Hamilton Naturalists' Club

Discover the incredible biodiversity around you at our iNaturalist 101 Workshop.

Learn how to identify and record local plants, animals, fungi, and insects using the iNaturalist app while contributing to community science. We'll cover the basics of making observations and show how your records help document local biodiversity. Bring a smartphone or tablet if you have one.

No experience is necessary. This beginner-friendly workshop will help you prepare for the Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz with the Hamilton Conservation Authority on Saturday July 4, 2026

RSVP to [email protected]

🗓️ Tuesday June 23, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Bruleville Nature Park (265 Limeridge Road East)
** Meet at the corner of Skylark Dr. & Pinewarbler Dr.**
🚌 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.

An HNC Urban Forest Stewardship Project.

Last week we collaborated with Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) to bring their Community Water Leaders to Bruleville Nature Park, where participants learned about invasive species and tackled Buckthorn shrubs with w**d wrenches 💪 Thank you for your hard work to transform the space!

Volunteer Opportunity: Weeding the Seed Orchard

Join us for an evening w**ding session at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary seed orchard. We will be managing w**ds growing in the pathways between the beds, so you don’t need to know plants to participate! Please bring your own gloves and hand tools to remove common w**ds like grass and thistle.

RSVP to Jen at [email protected]

📅 Monday June 15, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Sheelah Dunn Dooley Seed Orchard (Burlington, ON)

We'll be at the Children's Garden Party next Saturday! 💚

Pop by our booth with Butterflyway Hamilton to learn about pollinators - butterflies, moths, bees, beetles, flies, and more - and how you can help them at home! 🦋 Explore the garden with arts and crafts, workshops, live entertainment, giveaways, guided tours, tasty treats and more.

📅 Saturday June 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 1000 Main St E, Hamilton, ON (The Children's Garden Project - Hamilton in Gage Park)
🎟️ Register for FREE at childrens-garden-party.eventbrite.ca

Falcon Liftoff! 🚀

This morning both male chicks, Dalewood and Vincent, took their first flights from the nest ledge in downtown Hamilton. Both had strong flights and landed successfully on a nearby building. The female chicks, Corktown and Saltfleet, are larger and weigh more than the males, so they typically need extra time to strengthen their flight muscles.

Falconwatch needs volunteers to assist with tracking the fledglings during their first days of flights. If you're interested in volunteering, reach out to [email protected]

Join us this Saturday for a guided nature walk at Windermere Basin! 🐦🌳🐟

Located on the east side of Hamilton Harbour, Windermere Basin is a hidden gem worth adding to your list. Maybe you’ve wandered through Cootes Paradise or soaked up the views at Bayfront Park — but have you been here yet? Now’s your chance! ✨

This area is a vital habitat for local birds and fish, and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in rehabilitation and restoration of our ecosystems. 💚

We’ll be joined by Peter Langballe from the Hamilton Naturalists' Club who will be sharing his knowledge of the area and the incredible species that call it home. 🌾

The best part? It’s free — just make sure to register in advance to secure your spot!

🔗 https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/192426/event/1?ea.tracking.id=ReconnectMetaLink

Windermere Basin Guided Walk
🗓️ Saturday, June 13
⏰ 6:30–8 p.m.

Our 6th Pollinator Festival is only a few weeks away!

Join us for Saturday June 13. 2026
From 10am - 3pm

Vendors who will be joining us...
💐 Blooming Boulevards

🦋 Butterflyway Hamilton

🌼 Cardiff Naturescaping

🌳 Guelph Tree Trust

🦆 Hamilton Naturalists’ Club

🧤 Master Gardeners

🎤 Sean James

🐝 Pollination Guelph

🟩 Reep Green Solutions

🌱 Root Rescue

🌸 Terra Mosa Landscaping

🎓 University of Guelph Arboretum

💦 Water Farmers Guelph

🐼 WWF Canada

🪲 Xerces Society

We'll be at the Bee Sweet Nature Co Pollinator Festival next Saturday!

Come celebrate pollinators and their crucial role in the environment. Native plants for sale, guides tours and demos, educational booths, and community connection 🌿

📅 Saturday June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 4182 Sideroad 20 South, Puslinch, ON (Bee Sweet Nature Co)

🦋 Have you created a garden that supports pollinators, birds, and wildlife? Apply for the Monarch Awards!

Your garden is doing more than looking beautiful—it is creating habitat, increasing biodiversity, and helping nature thrive right here in Hamilton.

The Monarch Awards recognize and celebrate gardeners at every stage of their journey, from those just getting started with native plants to those who have created thriving ecological habitats. Whether you've added a few native species or transformed your entire front yard, your efforts matter and deserve recognition.

Successful applicants may receive a garden visit from the Monarch Awards Team and will receive written feedback highlighting the strengths of their garden and opportunities for future growth. Award levels range from Starting the Journey to the Monarch level, recognizing progress as well as achievement.

🌻 Every native plant added, every pollinator welcomed, and every pesticide-free gardening choice helps build a healthier, more biodiverse community.

📅 Applications are open now.

Apply today and let us celebrate the difference your garden is making for nature!

Apply for the Monarch Awards
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