Want to support nature this #Giving Tuesday? Consider a donation to the Hamilton Naturalists' Club, where your gift will help protect and restore over 560 acres of nature sanctuaries. To donate, visit our website at hamiltonnature.org/donate

🚨 Ontario’s 2M‑acre Greenbelt review is overdue. Critics demand action. Ontario Nature's Tony Morris says lack of public progress on the review is disappointing. It needs to move forward, and he stressed that it’s more than just a bureaucratic exercise.  🔗: shorturl.at/joXtm #greenbelt #onpoli

“[G]iven the pattern of this government, the ultimate goal is really just to remove safeguards.” – Tony Morris, Ontario Nature. Read about the Carolinian forest unravelling, a biodiversity hotspot disappearing fast as safeguards are stripped away. @cangeo 🔗: canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the...

Monthly Meeting: Drawn From Nature - Women Artists & Botanical Works 🎨 Natalie Scola will explore how women #artists have engaged with the natural world through botanical art, illustration, and creative research. 📅 Dec 8, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S #HamOnt 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Our #volunteers are restoring nature, one invasive plant at a time! 💪 Thank you to all who joined our fall invasive shrub pulls at the nature sanctuaries. These events and other invasive species removal work was made possible thanks to the Invasive Species Centre's Invasive Species Action Fund.

It was a lovely day to go #birding on Saturday with HNC President Jackson Hudecki. Participants were treated to a dozen Turkey Vultures feasting on dead salmon, Northern Mockingbirds, Eastern Bluebirds, a juvenile Bald Eagle, and more! #HamOnt

We have received many emails and are closing the call now. Thanks to all who were interested!

TONIGHT - Bird Study Group: Falkland Islands, A Family Affair 🐧 James Lees will take you through the wildlife & history of these remarkable remote South Atlantic islands in the peak of the summer breeding season. 📅 Nov 17, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S #HamOnt 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Become a Sanctuary Steward! 🌿 We're looking for volunteers to help monitor our nature sanctuaries. Properties in need of a steward include Amaolo, Margaret McWhinnie, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Spooky Hollow, Thomas and Mary Young, and Vinemount. Email Jen Baker at [email protected] if interested.

Last month volunteers joined us for a weekday planting at McQuesten Urban Farm in east Hamilton to bolster the pollinator habitat we steward around the farm. Thank you to Niwasa for providing funding & recognizing the importance of both pollinator habitat and pollinators to farm health and success!

Saturday was a rockin' good time with a dancefloor full of people enjoying modern and classic covers by Buff Orpington! Thank you to the volunteers who made this fundraising event possible.

The Provincial Government's plan to cut Ontario’s conservation authorities from 36 to 7 could threaten watersheds and communities. 🌊 Ontario Nature has made recommendations to protect these vital wetlands. Read more by @anushkayadav.bsky.social here: thepointer.com/article/2025... #onpoli

TONIGHT: Queer Ecology - A Celebration of Human & Non-human Diversity Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary. 📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON) 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek 🐦 Join Jackson Hudecki to bird on a crisp autumn morning. Bring your own binoculars. Mostly flat terrain on a packed earth pathway. 📅 Sat Nov 15, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM 📍 128 King St E, Dundas - meet in the parking lot north of the Urquhart Butterfly Garden.

THIS SATURDAY! Join us at Corktown Pub #HamOnt to Rock for Nature 🤘 Proceeds support conservation work in Hamilton. Doors open at 8 PM. $15 online or PWYC at the door >> buff.ly/TDiT15P

Thank you to Teagan from @ontarionature.bsky.social for leading folks on a herp walk at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary last week. A few Eastern Red-backed Salamanders made an appearance despite the chilly weather, with bonus sightings of Eastern Bluebirds and Cedar Waxwings.

Jackson Hudecki, HNC President will be one of the speakers chatting winter birding on November 6!

Welcome the Hamilton Naturalists' Club 2025 - 2026 Board of Directors 🌿 Visit hamiltonnature.org/board-of-directors-and-staff to learn more about these dedicated and hardworking volunteers!

Bird Study Group: Falkland Islands, A Family Affair 🐧 James Lees will take you through the wildlife and history of these remarkable remote South Atlantic islands in the peak of the summer breeding season. 📅 Nov 17, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S #HamOnt 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

What's happening in November? ❄️ ▪️ Nov 1: Invasive Shrub Pull ▪️ Nov 2: Fall Bird Count ▪️ Nov 8: WELO KBA Survey ▪️ Nov 8: Invasive Shrub Pull ▪️ Nov 8: Rock for Nature Concert ▪️ Nov 10: Monthly Meeting ▪️ Nov 15: 'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek ▪️ Nov 15: Invasive Shrub Pull ▪️ Nov 17: Bird Study Group

Happy #BatWeek! 🦇 Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy, working hard all around the world each night to eat tons of insects, pollinate flowers, and spread seeds. Next time you spot a bat, say thanks! 📸 iNaturalist © rpoort

Are you ready to Rock for Nature? 🤘 Join us at Corktown Pub #HamOnt on Sat Nov 8 for a fundraising concert to support us, the Hamilton Naturalists' Club! 🔗 $15 online or PWYC at the door >> buff.ly/TDiT15P

Don’t ghost nature this season! Tell the feds Canada’s budget must protect nature – not cut it out. 👉 dsfdn.org/DontGhostNat...

TONIGHT - Bird Study Group: Researching & Writing the Birder Murder Mysteries Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series. 📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Monthly Meeting: Queer Ecology - A Celebration of Human & Non-human Diversity Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary. 📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON) 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Volunteers planted 300 native trees & shrubs at Captain Cornelius Park, helping #restore the forest after invasive shrub removal. Urban #forests support wildlife, help people to connect with nature & contribute to a cleaner, greener environment 🌿 Thank you @cityofhamilton.bsky.social for the plants!

Join the Office of Climate Change Initiatives on Oct 29 from 4:30–8pm for the City's first #HamiltonClimateForum taking place at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre. Register for this FREE event by emailing [email protected].

November Invasive Shrub Pulls 🍂 Join us for a morning of hands-on stewardship work at a nature sanctuary. Learn how to remove invasive shrubs by hand-pulling, girdling, or ripping out with a weed wrench! New #volunteers welcome, all equipment provided. RSVP to Jen at [email protected]

Think birdwatching ends when the snow falls? Think again. Feathers in the Frost shares expert tips for spotting and supporting your local flock in winter. #NatureTalks natureconservancy.ca/events/feath...

TONIGHT: 2025 Annual General Meeting HNC members and the general public are invited to attend HNC’s annual general meeting. Following official business there will several short presentations highlighting HNC projects and initiatives. 📅 Mon Oct 20, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton

Reptiles and Amphibians of Hamilton: a Guided Hike at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary 🐍🐸 Join Ontario Nature to learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Hamilton and how you can contribute to their conservation. 📅 Wed Oct 29, 2025 | 3-5 PM 📍 Burlington, ON 🔗 Registration >> buff.ly/Wjq4Ipc

Join us at Rock for Nature, our fundraising concert at Corktown Pub! Cover band Buff Orpington & friends will play modern and classic pop, rock, funk, and soul songs in support of hands-on #conservation efforts in Hamilton. 📅 Sat Nov 8, 2025 | Doors at 8 PM 📍 175 Young St #HamOnt 🔗 buff.ly/TDiT15P

October Invasive Shrub Pull 🍂 Come learn how to remove invasive shrubs by hand-pulling, girdling, or ripping out with a weed wrench! New #volunteers welcome, all equipment is provided. RSVP to Jen at [email protected] 📅 Sat Oct 18, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Cartwright Nature Sanctuary #HamOnt

Fall Tree Plantings 🍂 Join us for a weekday or weekend planting event in urban Hamilton! New and seasoned tree planters are welcome #volunteer. A limited number of gloves and shovels will be available to use, please bring your own if possible. Please RSVP to Jen at [email protected]

Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count 🐦 Join our annual fall #bird count in the #HamOnt Study Area on Nov 2 - record what you see & hear at your fav spots then submit it. New participants encouraged! Beginner birders can be paired with experienced counters. Register by emailing [email protected]

Tree Tour at Gage Park 🌳 Explore the native + exotic trees of Gage Park with arborist Jeff Dickie. Learn about tree ID, seeds, and the science behind fall colours. Paths are level and paved. 📅 Wed Oct 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 7 PM 📍 42 Lawrence Rd, Hamilton; meet north of the parking lot.

Bird Study Group: Researching & Writing the Birder Murder Mysteries Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series. 📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt 🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Thank you to Barry Coombs for leading new and experienced #birders for an evening stroll around Bayfront Park #HamOnt last week. Participants enjoyed close-ups views of a Red-tailed Hawk, American Coot, Eastern Phoebe, a flock of Great Egrets, and more.

October Invasive Shrub Pull 🍂 Come learn how to remove invasive shrubs by hand-pulling, girdling, or ripping out with a weed wrench! New #volunteers welcome, all equipment is provided. RSVP to Jen at [email protected] 📅 Sat Oct 18, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Cartwright Nature Sanctuary #HamOnt

Thank you to everyone who attended our native plant sale, it was wonderful to see so many people excited about native plants! Thank you to the volunteers, vendors & partner orgs who made this event possible, and special thanks to the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton for partnering with us #HamOnt

Get your bird brain ready, October Big Day is just around the corner! 🐦 On October 11, simply head outside and use eBird to tally the birds you see and hear for as little or long as you like. Contribute to community science and help create a snapshot of birds across the world #OctoberBigDay #Birds

Green Job Alert! 📢 The Royal Botanical Gardens is hiring a full-time Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Coordinator! ▪️ Contract: Nov 17, 2025 - Dec 18, 2026 with possibility of extension ▪️ Salary range: $66,300 - $78,000 ▪️ Applications due Oct 19, 2025 >> buff.ly/xMkX6xp

2025 Annual General Meeting HNC members and the general public are invited to attend HNC’s annual general meeting. Following official business there will several short presentations highlighting HNC projects and initiatives. 📅 Mon Oct 20, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM 📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton

Our Art & Climate Change Panel Talk Series kicks off this Sunday with our first free talk! ☀️🌿🌎 🔗 Reserve your spot at https://dvsa.ca/art-and-climate/ 🗓️ DATE Sunday Oct. 5 – 1:00-2:30 📍 LOCATION: Dundas Valley School of Art 21 Ogilvie St. Dundas, ON

Save animals, save the planet! #WorldAnimalDay 🌎 Animals act as indicators of environmental health - when animals disappear, the environmental benefits for humans disappear too. We must address major environment threats to protect our animals and our environment!

Fall Colours Bike Ride 🚲 Join Celine Hanna for a slow to medium paced, 20-30 km ride down the Hamilton/Brantford Rail Trail into the Dundas Valley and beyond. Break at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre for washrooms and water. 📅 Sun Oct 19, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM 📍Ainslie Wood Fortinos (buff.ly/fZOl842)

Grimsby Wetlands Tour 🌿 Join project coordinators Bruce and Laurie Mackenzie for a tour of the award-winning, 29-acre #wetlands and see the growing diversity of flora and fauna. 📅 Wed Oct 15, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍 624 Winston Rd, Grimsby, ON (meeting location: buff.ly/9Uhatx6)

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall — a trailblazer for women in science, a voice for animals, and a tireless champion for nature and conservation. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations to protect the living world we share. 💚 #JaneGoodall

💔 Today we say goodbye to Dr. Jane Goodall — conservation icon, friend to wildlife, and voice of hope for our planet. She showed us that protecting nature isn’t just possible, it’s our responsibility. Thank you so much, Jane, for your hard work, persistence and passion. 🌱🐒🕊️

What's happening in October? 🎃 ▪️ Oct 4: Native Plant Fair ▪️ Oct 8: Tree Planting ▪️ Oct 8: Bayfront Birding ▪️ Oct 11: Fungi Walk ▪️ Oct 15: Grimsby Wetlands Tour ▪️ Oct 18: Invasive Shrub Pull ▪️ Oct 18: Tree Planting ▪️ Oct 19: Fall Bike Ride ▪️ Oct 20: Annual General Meeting ▪️ Oct 27: Bird Study Group