September is one of the most exciting months in the birding world. In the northern hemisphere, bird populations are at their highest after the breeding season and most migratory species are on the move, so you never know what you are going to find on any given day. I had great luck.
Join us on October 20th and learn about the amazing work First Nations communities are doing to care for species at risk and their habitats! The evening event, generously hosted by Chippewas of the Thames First Nation southwest of London, will include a traditional Anishinaabe welcome ceremony, a full dinner, talks by First Nation Species At Risk programs from across southern Ontario, a keynote presentation by the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Species At Risk Project team, and a traditional closing ceremony. First Nations from as far away as Manitoulin Island, the Bruce Peninsula and Walpole Island will be showcasing their projects with displays, presentations and handout materials. The event will be a unique sharing of traditional knowledge, modern science and practical on-the-ground conservation practices -- a wonderful learning experience for all, set in the heart of Ontario's Carolinian life zone.
It was summer of Going Wild for Species at Risk! Two Go Wild Youth Bootcamps were delivered by Carolinian Canada Coalition this past summer: one at Camp Kenessarie and one at Point Pelee National Park. Read more about these events on our website.
Two more Go Wild Youth Boot Camps are scheduled for September 25, 2015 at Leamington District Secondary School and October 6, 2015 at Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation.
On November 7, Morel, together with partners such as Carolinian Canada, will host an event to discuss the issue of invasive species, their impact, as well as the legislation being introduced to control them as well as other government and community strategies.
The roughly four-and-a-half hour interdisciplinary — and free — event is connected to an article recently published on Morelmag.ca that looked at the problem of Phragmites australis in our region. It will include a nature walk hosted by Carolinian Canada, a discussion panel, readings by Southwestern Ontario Writers, and open mic for local writers/musicians.
Come out for the Healthy Beaches Speaker Series and Beach Walk Event in Port Rowan, at the Bird Studies Canada Office - 115 Front Street, Port Rowan, 9am-12pm
Carolinian Canada's own Jarmo Jalava will be speaking on Freshwater Beaches and How they Really Work. He joins Dr. Allen Crowe of the Coastal Centre and Laura Vogel of the University of Western Ontario to round out a morning of fantastic talks.
Pre-regististration is required: contact Jennifer.Chambers@ontario.ca or 519-873-4621