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Celebrating 30 Years of Significant Conservation
 
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The Carolinian Canada Coalition 2014 Annual General Meeting will take place on May 22, 2014 in St. Thomas and we are looking forward to a very exciting event. We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Carolinian Canada Coalition with a full day of activities.
Carolinian Canada will be transitioning to the new Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act and will be presenting Articles of Continuance and a proposed By-Law No. 1 for approval by special resolution of Carolinian Canada Coalition Membership during the Annual General Meeting. All material pertaining to the AGM and the Transition Documents are available at caroliniancanada.ca
The day’s events will also include:
- A bus tour through Central Elgin showcasing what has become of the critical unprotected sites identified 30 years ago. Meet significant partners in today’s Big Picture biodiversity hotspots.
- The launch of our exciting new 30 for 30 campaign celebrating the significant conservation contributions Carolinian Canada has made over the past 30 years through events, stories and challenges.
- The 2014 Carolinian Canada Conservation Awards recognizing the local conservation heroes and the outstanding contributions of people who protect Carolinian Canada's unique nature.
- The Conservation Information Fair showcasing the exciting projects underway in the Carolinian Life Zone.
Registration is now open. Please visit carolinianiancanada.ca to view the agenda and to register today. See you there!
Thanks to the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation, Parks Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment Canada and a host of other partners for supporting our programs to "Green the Future of southwestern Ontario".
Deidre Crilly - Network Manager
Once Upon a Backyard . . .
SHARE YOUR STORY THROUGH GROW WILD!
March 22nd, 2014
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“There is magic in the woods, and it’s only limited by your imagination.” Maggie Grace (age 12), submitted this quote to help convey how important a local forest is to her. Drop by our Grow Wild! table at our AGM to submit your own story about what nature means to you. It’s also a great opportunity to take a virtual snoop into other people’s backyards and learn more about what they are doing to create change. We look forward to meeting you!
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Grow Wild! Boot Camps
STUDENT TEAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY HABITATS
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Take an idea and run with it! That’s what over 70 high school students are doing as a result of our Grow Wild! Boot Camps. Through these one-day workshops, we challenge students to come up with their own ideas to promote healthy habitats. Building signs for turtle crossings, creating pollinator habitat and encouraging responsible ATV use are some of the projects now in the works. Two more workshops are slated for Niagara and Hamilton this spring. Volunteers wanted! Email woodland@carolinian.org for more information.
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Elgin Natural Heritage Inventory
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Did you know that May 22nd is the International Day for Biological Diversity? This day is meant to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Get out and explore our local biodiversity by registering to participate in the Elgin Natural Heritage Inventory!
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Save. Steward. Seed
Click here to join, or renew your membership with the Coalition.
Your support helps save species, steward ecosystems and seed habitats in the Carolinian Life Zone. Together we are a strong community.
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Feature News
HIEA CAP Meetings - Dates and Presentations
May 13, August 12, November 11, Hamilton
Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association
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The Community Advisory Panel (CAP) was developed to provide an open forum where community and local association representatives can discuss environmental concerns with member company representatives. Expect presentations from both industry and environmental members, and look forward to potential tours of member companies. 2014 meetings have been scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday February 11, May 13, August 12 and November 11 in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco main office at 1300 Burlington Street East.
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International Association for Great Lakes Research Conference 2014
May 26-30, Hamilton
International Association for Great Lakes Research
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Join researchers from around the world at the 57th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Hamilton, Ontario, on the campus of McMaster University.
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Sydenham Conservation Action Plan in SAR Newsletter
March, Sydenham River Region
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
Click Here to Learn More about the Conservation Action Plan
Carolinian Canada has been working with multiple stakeholders from across the zone on conservation action planning. Conservation action planning is an important process that brings together people and groups at all levels, from individual landowners all the way up to municipalities and conservation authorities. Now, read about one of these projects and its successes on the Sydenham River.
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Big Picture Talks
Teaching the Next Generation to Live in the Carolinian Zone: The Jaffa Environmental Education Centre
Designed for teaching and learning, this brightly coloured interactive exhibit at Thames Valley District School Board's Jaffa Environmental Education Centre south of Aylmer has dioramas that take students and teachers to a Carolinian forest, wetland and tallgrass prairie.
More than 100 individuals and organizations have supported the exhibit financially and by sharing their expertise, and Carolinian Canada staff were on-site to help celebrate the opening of this amazing exhibit.
The exhibit is filled with hands-on activities that give students and teachers the opportunity to learn about the area and the need to protect it, says Environmental Educator Johanne Beasley.
Read the Full Article on our Website
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Members Notice Board
Announcements
Places to Grow Implementation Fund
by September 26, 2014, Ontario
Government of Ontario
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Do you want to advance growth planning in Ontario? Do you have an innovative project that needs support? The Places to Grow Implementation Fund invests in projects that promote the policies and goals of the Places to Grow Act. Priority will be given to research that advances growth planning in Ontario and projects that build public awareness of the merits of growth planning.
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Take the Healthy Hikes Challenge!
May 1 - October 31, Ontario
Conservation Ontario
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Conservation Ontario and Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities challenge you to spend time hiking in our province's over 270 Conservation Areas and track your progress for a chance to win great prizes! Healthy Hikes will teach you about the ways our environment boosts your health and how you can energize your body and mind by Stepping into Nature.
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Groundbreaking Migration Tracking
April, Canada
Bird Studies Canada
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Bird Studies Canada is participating in one of the most groundbreaking developments in migration research - The MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System enables researchers to track radio-tagged birds real-time with unprecedented precision. Over 200 automated radio telemetry stations will be setup in southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada this spring. The momentous project is a joint effort of Bird Studies Canada, Western University, Acadia University, and the University of Guelph.
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Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health Agreement
Review and Comment by July 3ed, Ontario
Government of Ontario
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The Ministries of Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food, and Rural Affairs have completed negotiations with the federal government on a proposed 8th Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health (COA). COA is the principle mechanism through which Ontario and Canada coordinate their work to address their respective and shared commitments to protect the Great Lakes. A Policy Proposal Notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry (EBR #011-9290)
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Biodivercities: A Primer On Nature In Cities
April, Online Resource
Toronto and Region Conservation
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ICLEI Canada and the Toronto and Region Conservation launch their latest resource on biodiversity, biodiverCities: A Primer on Nature in Cities! With the majority of the world's population living in urban areas, its time to ask how they can become more liveable, sustainable and resilient. biodiverCities explores why biodiversity should be the business of everyone committed to building more sustainable cities.
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Events
Huron Fringe Birding Festival
May 23-26, May 29-June 1, MacGregor Point Provincial Park
Friends of MacGregor Point Park
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Come up to MacGregor Point Park to enjoy guided hikes, photography and bird identification workshops, and more! The Huron Fringe Birding Festival celebrates the end of the migration period, when birds are on their nests, migrants are everywhere, insects abound and wildflowers are beginning to bloom. The festival will feature a banquet with guest speaker, and an evening program of excellent presenters and night hikes. Online registration is open February 1.
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The Great Canadian Ecofest
June 22, Komoka
The Great Canadian EcoFest
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Come to Komoka to celebrate the Great Canadian Ecofest's second year of fun, food, environmental education, entertainment and shopping at our eco-friendly marketplace. From 10-4 at the Komoka Community Centre ( 133 Queen St. Komoka). Please call Steve Gelinas 519-434-6224 for more information.
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Baillie Birdathon 2014
May, North America
Bird Studies Canada
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The Baillie Birdathon is the oldest sponsored bird count in North America. The challenge is to identify as many bird species as possible within a 24-hour period, during the month of May. The money raised benefits Bird Studies Canada, the James L Baillie Memorial Fund, and participating migration monitoring stations and conservation organizations (designated by participants to receive a portion of funds raised)
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Trails Education, Interpretation, and Construction
April - May, Online
Fleming College
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Fleming College is offering several Sustainable Trails Certificates through April and May.
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Ontario Nature's 83rd Annual Gathering
June 20-22, YMCA Geneva Park
Ontario Nature
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Loon Calls on the Lake: Want to have a great weekend outdoors? Meet fellow nature lovers, learn from expert naturalists and see unique ecological treasures at Ontario Nature's 83rd Annual Gathering.
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Paddle, Count and Hike
May - June, Lambton County
Lambton Wildlife Incorporated
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Join Lambton Wildlife for great events in May and June, including an outing at Port Huron State Game Area, paddling the North Sydenham river, and the Annual Pinery/North Lambton Butterfly Count.
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GroundSwell: Conference on Groundwater Innovation
June 16-18, Guelph
University of Guelph
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What could be more vital for Canada's health, environment, and economy than water? Ensuring the long-term sustainability of our groundwater will come from collaboration, communication, and dialogue among diverse groups of people. The GroundSwell conference aims to bring these groups together to discuss this important issue.
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Come Planting this Spring!
May - June, GTO
Friends of the Rouge Watershed
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Join the Friends of the Rouge Watershed this spring for three tree-planting days at Joyce Trimmer Park.
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Tree Planting - Ambleside, Celebration, Rosecliffe and Reservoir Parks
May - June, London
ReForest London
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Thanks to the work of a hard team of "buckthorn busting" volunteers, ReForest London has space to plant over 200 native trees and shrubs at the edge of the woodland in Ambleside Park, creating valuable natural habitat where aggressive, invasive buckthorn once stood. This event is made possible thanks to the support of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Also, Volunteer at Celebration Forest planting memorial trees, at Rosecliffe Park to plant 500 trees with sponsors, and Reservoir Park with Trails Open London to plant over 400 native trees and shrubs.
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Hawk Run 2014 - Now the Wet and Wildlife Hawk Run
August, Holiday Beach
Essex Region Conservation Authority
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Along with the new name comes a change in format for the annual Hawk Run. The Wet and Wildlife Hawk Run will see participants running through misting stations, sprinklers and slip-n-slides. Keep an eye out and register early for this fun event and help raise money for visitor services and habitat enhancement at Holiday Beach.
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Heartland Forest Fireworks
May 17, Niagara
Heartland Forest
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Come out for the best fireworks show in Niagara. Heartland Forest will paint the sky with blazing light at this family-friendly event.
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Annual Plant Sale
May 10, Sarnia
Sarnia and District Horticultural Society
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Annual Plant Sale, Sat., May 10, 2014, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1435 Windemere Cres., Sarnia, off Errol Rd. Perennials, bulbs, ground covers, shrubs, garden decor, etc. An opportunity to expand your garden or create a new one. Bargain prices and free advice
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Spring Shore and Songbird Celebration
May 10-11, Hillman Marsh
Essex Region Conservation Authority
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Celebrate the migration with a trip to one of the region's key birding hotspots: Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Spring comes alive with swirling flocks of shorebirds over the mudflat habitat which provides an important migration stopover for thousands of sandpipers and plovers, as well as for rarer shorebirds such as Avocets and Marbled Godwits.
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Past and Future of the Grand River Watershed
May - June, Grand River Region
Grand River Conservation Authority
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There is plenty to do around the Grand River this spring! Come out to learn about the changing river in Past and Future of the Grand River Watershed, buy a swift canoe or kayak, volunteer for the South Guelph Community Tree Plant, attend Waterloo Earth Day, the Dumfries Kitefest, Trees and Bees Workshop, 2 Rivers Festival, Fly Fishing Forum, and so much more! Six runs, walks, and triathlons are coming up in June.
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Canadian Water Resource Congress Pre-Workshops
June 1, Hamilton
Canadian Water Resource Congress
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The CWRA 2014 Canada Water Resources Congress will be offering four pre-congress workshops on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel, Hamilton, Ontario: Hydroinformatics, Ontario Flood Management and Mapping, Introduction to Structured Decision Making (SDM) for Water Resource Managers, and Project WET 2.0
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Green Drinks Sarnia: Noise Annoys
May 14, Sarnia
Bluewater Sustainability Initiative
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Urban and industrial soundscape effects on wildlife with Dr. Dominique Potvin, Western University. Meet at the Limbo Lounge, 7:00pm.
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In this Month's News
Let the Grow Wild! Outreach Team help you tell your story
Student Teams Promote Healthy Habitats
Elgin Natural Heritage Inventory:
Explore Our Updated Website
Feature News
Here
HIEA CAP Meetings - Dates and Presentations
International Association for Great Lakes Research Conference 2014
Sydenham Conservation Action Plan in SAR Newsletter
Big Picture Talks
The Jaffa Environmental Education Centre
Member Announcements
Here
Places to Grow Implementation Fund
Take the Healthy Hikes Challenge!
Groundbreaking Migration Tracking
Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health Agreement
Biodivercities: A Primer On Nature In Cities
Member Events
Here
Huron Fringe Birding Festival
The Great Canadian Ecofest
Baillie Birdathon 2014
Trails Education, Interpretation, and Construction
Ontario Nature's 83rd Annual Gathering
Paddle, Count and Hike
GroundSwell: Conference on Groundwater Innovation
Come Planting this Spring!
Tree Planting - Ambleside, Celebration, Rosecliffe and Reservoir Parks
Hawk Run 2014 - Now the Wet and Wildlife Hawk Run
Heartland Forest Fireworks
Annual Plant Sale
Spring Shore and Songbird Celebration
Past and Future of the Grand River Watershed
Canadian Water Resource Congress Pre-Workshops
Green Drinks Sarnia: Noise Annoys
Why is Carolinian Canada Coalition Unique? Click here to find out. The Carolinian Canada Coalition connects people who care about nature in southwestern Ontario. Together our members give strong voice to a green future and a healthy landscape. Visit this link to support our work.
Carolinian Canada Coalition News Network: Connecting Our Community
Reach people across southwestern Ontario. If your event or announcement promotes the protection and restoration of our natural heritage in Carolinian Canada, we'd love to hear about it.
Carolinian Canada Coalition Board of Directors
Read more about the Coalition and our board here
Don Pearson (Chair)
Ron Wu-Winter (Vice-Chair)
Gordon Nelson (Past-Chair)
Mark Helm (Secretary)
Chris Turner (Treasurer)
Caroline Biribauer
Tara Borwick
Brian Craig
Wendy Cridland
Douglas Desmond
Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux
Mary Elder
Carla Grant
Audrey Heagy
Alistair MacKenzie
John Urquhart
Owen Williams
Jim Oliver
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