TONIGHT: You're invited to Talks, Trivia, and Toasts! Nature at McMaster and the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System invite you to learn about how you and your neighbours can support local plants and animals in your backyards, lawns, and balconies! eventbrite.ca/e/neighbourhoo…

Our #BiodiverSTORIES of the week is The Bruce Trail Conservancy with Michael McDonald. He discusses Bruce Trail Conservancy's conservation work in Hamilton and beyond, showcasing the important work undertaken by environmental non-profits. Watch now >> buff.ly/47VQVP7

Enjoy #HaltonON this March Break! From skating and hiking to Maple Syrup Festivals and special events at museums and art galleries, there are so many options for family fun! Learn more: ow.ly/v8jg50QR7L7

SAVE THE DATE: Trivia for Nature is back for another year! 🌿 Join us for a fun evening of general #trivia on April 20, 2024 starting at 7:00 PM. This annual fundraising event supports our stewardship work. Bring your own snacks. Drinks +/- alcohol for sale. See you there! 🏆

TONIGHT - Bird Study Group: The Sheelah Dunn Dooley Banding Station Hear Catherine Manschot discuss the new Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Banding Station. 📅 Mon March 18, 2024 | 7:30 - 9PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton

Evening Plant Walk in Waterdown 🌿 Join Nadia Cavallin & Charlie Briggs on a walk to identify spring plants. Some steep sections, rocky sections + possibly wet spots. 📅 Wed May 22, 2024 | 6:30 - 9 PM 📍 McNally Side Trail (Waterdown, ON) 🔗 Register: buff.ly/44ahEHa

Studies have found that exposure to nature can improve cognitive function, including attention, memory, and creativity, leading to better mental clarity and focus.

Call for Board of Directors: The #BruceTrailConservancy is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors. If you have a passion for increasing the pace of conservation and responsibly connecting people to nature, we encourage you to apply. brucetrail.org/call-for-board… #brucetrail

A friendly springtime reminder: don't touch, feed or move any wildlife, including wild birds and young, sick or injured animals. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/HmC750NKIrg

TONIGHT - Monthly Meeting: Lyme Disease in Ontario Join us to hear Andrew Peregrine discuss how to id ticks, the current and future risk of Lyme disease in Ontario & strategies to reduce the risk of infection. 📅 May 13, 2024 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 McMaster Innovation Park

Spring planting is in full swing at Conservation Halton! 🌱 We've planted 53,000 #nativetrees and shrubs in 14 sites within our watershed. The seedlings take the place of invasive species removed by staff and help prevent erosion, mitigate flooding, and increase #biodiversity.

Hey #HamOnt, we've partnered with the City of Hamilton to host the 2024 Free Tree Giveaway! Want a native tree or shrub for your side yard or backyard? Pre-register at hamilton.ca/treegiveaway One tree per property. Must present driver's license or property tax bill at pick up.

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity and Nature Canada announced that City of Burlington has renewed its bird-friendly city certification! Learn more here: takeactionburlington.ca/2024/05/22/bur… #TakeActionBurlington #BirdFriendlyCityHamBurl

Biodiversity connects us all. From the wildlife that greet us on the trails to the rich flora that greens our watershed, native plants and animals play a critical role in the balance of local ecosystems. Happy #BiodiversityDay! 🌎️💚 conservationhalton.ca/ecology

This is the third year of an amazing collaboration between HCA and teacher Sean Polap and his construction class at Milton District High School! HCA has been the grateful recipient of 5 bat boxes, 23 turtle nest protectors, 38 bird boxes, and 2 owl boxes conservationhamilton.ca/blog/nest-prot…

🐢 Turtle Nesting Season is Here! Our shelled friends are on the move, and they may need a little help crossing the road. For helpful tips parks.canada.ca/nature/science… Every effort counts in protecting our turtles

On June 17th, 7-9pm the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System invites you to an informative (and fun) evening with your neighbors and fellow nature enthusiasts at the Copper Kettle Cafe in Waterdown! Spaces are limited - register today: eventbrite.ca/e/cootes-to-es…

Only a few more days until the EcoPark System's Nature Café on June 17th, 7-9pm at the Copper Kettle Café in Waterdown. Discover how your backyard or balcony can help local wildlife thrive! Seats are limited, register today: bit.ly/3UXM2QN

McMaster University has installed bird-friendly windows on two main campus buildings to keep our feathered friends safe! These innovative decals help prevent birds from colliding with windows. You can easily add them to your home too! Learn more at: cootestoescarpmentpark.ca/blog/bird-frie…

Summer Tree Walk 🌳 Join Jeff Dickie & Charlie Briggs for a tree walk at Hamilton Cemetery. Participants will admire a wide variety of tree species, learning tips & tricks for ID along the way. 📅 July 10, 2024 | 6:30 - 9 PM 📍 Meet at Dundurn Castle parking lot (610 York Blvd)