Kitchener-Waterloo
Field Naturalists
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heritage through education and involvement
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There are no monthly meetings in June, July, and August.
Meetings are
held at 7:30 p.m., on the 4th Monday of each month as follows for 2009 -2010:
September
28th
October
26th
November
23rd
December
(TBA)
January
25th
February
22nd
March 22nd
April 26th
May 31st
(AGM—7:00 p.m.)
Programmes
to be announced.
Place: Wing 404/Rotary Centre
Dutton Drive,
Directions - located at the end (on
right) of
Synopsis of past KWFN programmes - prepared by
Michael Frind
Membership Form. -
Print out form and remit by mail.
KWFN Outings Submitted by
Dale Ingrey
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses, and with
eglantine.”
Act II, Scene 1
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
William Shakespeare
I think we all know a special place where wildflowers grow and
where we sometimes take refuge from our everyday concerns. The summer months are the perfect time to
revisit our favorite haunts, and also to explore new natural areas that may
well become our future special places.
Why not join our outings leaders as they explore their special
places? We’ve lined up some
familiar destinations and some new ones to spice up our summer outings (see
bats, bees and carnivorous plants).
My thanks to all our outing leaders who
have so generously given of their time and expertise this year to enrich our
experience with the world around us.
Submitted by
Dale Ingrey
SPRING IN HOMER WATSON PAPK – ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE POLICY AREA #31 – See the short video provided by
Ruth Kinzie from the hike with Neil Taylor, May 2nd, 2009.
2009 KWFN PLANT NUT
OUTINGS
Larry Lamb and I have organized a series of trips to botanize a
few local wetland areas that, because of their wet nature, are seldom
explored. We may see some unusual
carnivorous plants such as Sundew and Pitcher Plant. The outings, which are open to ALL members of
KWFN in good standing, are not for the fainthearted. There are no trails to follow. Most are in wet areas. In the past we have crossed streams, etc., so
come prepared to get wet. But, if
you’re a native plant nut, it’s worth it!
I would appreciate it if you would contact me either by
telephone (519-662-2529) or email: wbuck@golden.net
to let me know if you plan to attend.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Submitted by Wayne Buck.
DEAN’S LAKE
Sunday, August 9, 2009
I don’t know a lot about Dean’s Lake except that
Larry knows of some interesting wetland plants that historically have grown
there. One of the owners of the land
bordering the lake has offered to accompany us on this outing. It has been many years since Larry has
visited this gem just south of Cambridge.
Who knows what we’ll find!
Meeting Time/Place 10:00
am
Meet in front of Chapters
on Sportsworld Drive
McKRONE
LAKE
Sunday, Sept., 13, 2009
At this writing, we have not obtained permission to visit this
area. I hope to have permission by the
time you receive the next edition of
The Heron.
We were here several years ago but just got to the good part when we ran
out of time. The best is yet to come!
Meeting Time/Place 10:00
am
Meet in front of Chapters
on Sportworld Drive.
See Conservation Link
for current issues and letters and information submitted by the KWFN.
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Cambridge
Sightings
This forum is for sharing information
regarding birding and wildlife "spotting" in the
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
Angie is
also looking for any conservation group(s) that are working with the Karner Blue Butterfly.
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