Butterflyway Hamilton

Discover the Monarch Awards in Hamilton, Ontario with a free Zoom information session on Thursday, May 14th at 7pm EST.

Join us to learn
🌼 how to support biodiversity in the garden
🌱 what Monarch Teams look for when visiting gardens
🌟 the four recognition levels that are awarded

Register using the link in our bio or visit haltonmastergardeners.com/monarch-awards for more information.

Beginner and well established gardens are welcome!

Join us in stewarding Bruleville Nature Park this Mother's Day weekend! The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is hosting a community garbage clean-up to help restore and protect this important urban green space. Volunteers will work together to remove litter, improve habitat quality, and actively steward the park for wildlife and people alike.

All tools and supplies will be provided. Please dress for outdoor conditions—sturdy footwear and gloves are recommended.

RSVP to [email protected]

🗓️ Saturday May 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Bruleville Nature Park (265 Limeridge Road East)
🚌 Free street parking. Transit accessible - transit subsidy available upon request.

Accessibility Note: This event takes place on forest trails with uneven ground, tree roots, rocks, and possible mud. Surfaces are not paved and may be slippery. No washrooms on site.

Help the Hamilton Naturalists' Club meet their goal! Donate today: https://hamiltonnature.org/get-involved/donate/

Thank you to the Hamilton Spectator for featuring our restoration project on Earth Day! 💚

Your donations will help make this project possible! Donate today: hamiltonnature.org/donate

Register for up to 2 free trees!

Tree Giveaway is back, ! 🌿
Choose from a variety of native trees and shrubs to plant in your yard.

Register for your pick-up date and location: hamilton.ca/treegiveaway
Limit of up to two trees or shrubs per property. Pre-registration required.

Don’t miss this! 😮💚

Gardening for Wildlife Workshop 🌿

Kevin Kavanagh and Dylan Cowan from South Coast Gardens will teach you how to design a space that truly supports birds, pollinators, and more - using native plants, layering for food and shelter, and creating habitat features that provide nectar, seeds, and nesting areas throughout the seasons.

Get one-on-one guidance - bring your plans, photos, or questions and leave with clear, practical next steps for your space. Native plants will also be available for purchase so you can start right away.

Spots are limited - RSVP to [email protected]

📅 Sunday April 26, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
📍 HWDSB Education Centre (20 Education Ct., Hamilton)
🚗 Free on-site parking. Transit subsidy available upon request.

This workshop is hosted by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club & the Bruleville Nature Park Urban Forest Stewardship Project with generous support from the RBC Foundation.

✨️ Celebrate the 2025 Environmentalists of the Year ✨️

Join us in celebration of Hamilton's champions advocating for and improving the local environment. Enjoy an evening of awards, entertainment, and networking opportunities.

📅 Friday March 27, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:30 PM
📍 L.R. Wilson Hall, McMaster University
🎟️ Tickets: https://buff.ly/ICTmRNq

This Thursday! Register now 🌱💧

Make Your Property Rain Ready, Hamilton! 💧

Did you know rain is a resource? Join us for a Rain Ready Workshop with our friends at Green Venture, hosted by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club & the Bruleville Nature Park Urban Forest Stewardship Project! Learn why rain matters, how you can capture it on your property, and the powerful ripple effect it can have on our community and local waterways.

Discover Low Impact Development (LID) features and the many benefits they provide, from reducing flooding and erosion to improving water quality and supporting urban biodiversity.

The Rain Ready Hamilton Rebate Program, administered by Green Venture and funded by the City of Hamilton, offers eligible Hamilton residents up to $5,000 to implement rain-ready features on their property.

Come out and learn how you can make your property rain ready. Applications are open until April 17, 2026! Learn more: greenventure.ca/rainready

RSVP to [email protected]

📅 Thursday March 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 HWDSB Education Centre (20 Education Ct., Hamilton)
🚗 Free parking on site. Transit accessible, subsidy available upon request.

This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the RBC Foundation.

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✨ SOLD OUT! Trivia for Nature ✨

Join us for a fun evening of general trivia and support HNC's stewardship work! Bring your favourite snacks, grab a drink from the cash bar, and test your knowledge about a variety of topics. Teams (up to 8 people) with the highest and lowest scores at the end of the night take home a prize.

📅 Saturday April 18, 2025 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
📍 St. Paul's United Church (29 Park St W, Dundas)
🎟️ SOLD OUT!

Register for your spot now! Our friends at the Hamilton Naturalists' Club are hosting this amazing workshop with Green Venture! Learn how you could qualify for up to a $5,000 rebate! 💧🌱

Make Your Property Rain Ready, Hamilton! 💧

Did you know rain is a resource? Join us for a Rain Ready Workshop with our friends at Green Venture, hosted by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club & the Bruleville Nature Park Urban Forest Stewardship Project! Learn why rain matters, how you can capture it on your property, and the powerful ripple effect it can have on our community and local waterways.

Discover Low Impact Development (LID) features and the many benefits they provide, from reducing flooding and erosion to improving water quality and supporting urban biodiversity.

The Rain Ready Hamilton Rebate Program, administered by Green Venture and funded by the City of Hamilton, offers eligible Hamilton residents up to $5,000 to implement rain-ready features on their property.

Come out and learn how you can make your property rain ready. Applications open March 2, 2026! Learn more: greenventure.ca/rainready

RSVP to [email protected]

📅 Thursday March 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 HWDSB Education Centre (20 Education Ct., Hamilton)
🚗 Free parking on site. Transit accessible, subsidy available upon request.

This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the RBC Foundation.