Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists

conserving our natural heritage through education and involvement

 

Winter Weather Notice to Members:

 

In the situation where a winter storm may arise, please tune to 105.3 Kool FM for meeting cancellation notices.  Information will also be available on our website, www.kwfn.ca

 

Program for March 22nd, 2010 - Submitted by Jim Cappleman

Ken Dance, a longtime member of the club, and his son Kevin will give the presentation below.

 

RAPTORS ON THE WINDKevin and Ken Dance will present a slide talk on raptor ecology.  Kevin will present results of his graduate research on raptors moving through wind farms, and compare the findings of wind farms in Europe and California with that of Ontario.  The findings will surprise you.  Ken will show images from a trip to the Isle of Mull, Scotland to view White-tailed Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles.

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Future Monthly Meetings:

April 26th

May 31st (AGM—7:00 p.m.)

 

Place:     Wing 404/Rotary Centre
                Dutton Drive, Waterloo  See Map.

 

Directions - located at the end (on right) of Dutton Drive, a short street that runs off the north side of Weber Street between Northfield Drive and Albert Street in Waterloo

 

Synopsis of past KWFN programmes - prepared by Michael Frind

 

Membership Form. - Print out form and remit by mail.


Guelph Field Naturalists

Indoor meetings are held at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of the month (excluding summer).  These are held at the University of Guelph Arboretum (directions).  Visitors always welcome.


 

 

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Baillie Birdathon - 2010

 

Pledges are being sought and monies collected for the annual Baillie Birdathon.  Remember that 25% returns to the KWFN while the remainder supports worthwhile projects of Bird Studies Canada.  Cheques should be made payable to Bird Studies Canada (BSC).  Cash is also acceptable.  Receipts will be issued for donation pledges for amounts $10.00 or more by BSC.  Donations may also be made directly on line to BSC at:

 

http://www.bsc-eoc.org/support/birdathon/index.jsp?targetpg=donate&lang=EN&number=17129

 

Neil hopes to raise a total of $2000…a new record.  He will be collecting at the March, April, and May meetings.

 

As of Feb. 19th, $225 pledged.

As of Feb. 22nd, $385 pledged.

As of Feb. 23rd, $435 pledged.

As of Feb. 25th, $450 pledged.

As of Feb. 27th, $490 pledged.

As of Mar. 1st, $510 pledged.  Watch for details.


See Conservation Link for current issues and letters and information submitted by the KWFN.


www.gofindcolleges.com/ga/

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visitors since February 15, 1997


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Wanted!
Please report sightings of turtle road fatalities or knowledge of any areas where there seems to be a lot of turtles crossing roads.  Please contact Angie Schoen so she may build a data base of these areas.  She will use this information to approach the different municipalities about placing turtle crossing signs.  Any help would be appreciated.
Turtle Haven
1-519-745-4334
uros@sympatico.ca

Please note: Dr. Chris Murfin from the Kingsdale Animal Hospital has offered to provide medical attention to injured native turtles at no cost to people that bring them in.

Angie is also looking for any conservation group(s) that are working with the Karner Blue Butterfly.


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Directions to Hawk Cliff

From east 401, take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury south to St. Thomas.Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a large curve in the road to the west.Follow South Edgeware west to the first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on this road.  It becomes Fairview Ave, which runs directly into Hawk Cliff Road.  You will see a sign for Hawks Cliff Farm, selling fresh vegetables and a gravel road just beyond sign, just continue down gravel road to viewing area.


KWFN Postal address:

317 Highland Road East

KitchenerOntario
N2M 3W6
CANADA

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