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Protecting nature since 1919! HNC is a 106-year-old non-profit dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of nature in #HamOnt https://linktr.ee/HamiltonNaturalistsClub https://hamiltonnature.org

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · Nov 15

👋 Hello Bluesky! We're a 105 year old naturalists' club in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. #HamOnt

We host 2 meetings per month on nature topics and birds, outdoor field events throughout the year, and manage/sponsor many ongoing projects in the Hamilton Study Area.

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About the HNC - Hamilton Naturalists' Club

The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit organization with over 300 members dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of nature.

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 14h

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

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 1d

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

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 4d

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

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Dundas Valley School of Art @dvsa.ca · 5d

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

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 5d

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!

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 5d

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)

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 6d

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)

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 6d

Looking forward to seeing everyone! 🌿

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Ontario Nature @ontarionature.bsky.social · 7d

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

an illustration of a woman holding a chimpanzee with the words " least i can do is speak out "

ALT: an illustration of a woman holding a chimpanzee with the words " least i can do is speak out "

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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 7d

💔 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. 🌱🐒🕊️

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 7d

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

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Ontario Nature @ontarionature.bsky.social · 8d

"Sacrificing vulnerable species to address economic uncertainty is short sighted and ignores the many benefits ecosystems provide. We need economic solutions that operate in harmony with nature, not in conflict,” says Tony Morris, Ontario Nature.
🔗: nationtalk.ca/story/piping...

Piping Plovers are a Symbol of the Challenges and Triumphs of Endangered Species

Wasaga, September 23, 2025 – Recent legislative developments in Ontario and Canada have further jeopardized the already bleak future of endangered piping plovers. Ontario’s Bill 5 and Canada’s Bill C-...

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 11d

Birding at Bayfront Park 🐦

Join Barry Coombs for a visit to Bayfront Park, where he will lead attendees along this beautiful, paved waterfront trail and point out the birds that make use of the park's greenery and sheltered waters.

📅 Wed Oct 8, 2025 | 5 - 7 PM
📍 200 Harbour Front Rd #HamOnt

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 12d

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]

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 13d

Are you ready for our fall plant sale on Oct 4? We are! ✨

Our amazing vendors - Bee Sweet Nature Co., In Our Nature, Prairie Song Nursery, and South Coast Gardens - will have LOTS of native plants available to purchase. Live music, cash café, educational booths, and presentation at 12:30 PM #HamOnt

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 14d

Happy #NationalForestWeek! Hamilton's forests are home to over 70 tree species - which one is your favourite?

Would you like to plant a tree? We have two planting events in October! Details will be posted later this week, or check out the events now on our website >> buff.ly/WLjehYZ

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 16d

Our first Bird Study Group meeting of the season is live right now!

www.youtube.com/live/qBYJnyr...

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 16d

Happy Fall! 🍂 Fun fact: during late summer and fall Black-capped Chickadees grow their brains (specifically the hippocampus) to help them remember all their food caches for the winter! #birds

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 18d

TOMORROW - Bird Study Group: Celebrating 50 Years of Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders 🦅

Join us to hear George Prieksaitis share a celebration of 50 years of fall raptor banding operations at Hawk Cliff, Ontario.

📅 Sept 22, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 19d

A Spooky Fall Fungi Foray at Borer’s Falls 🍄

Join Blair Rose for a mushroom safari where we’ll explore the mysterious world of fall fungi. Bring your sense of adventure, a camera and sturdy shoes!

📅 Sat Oct 11, 2025 | 12 - 2 PM
📍 Meet in the Borer's Falls Dog Park parking lot (491 York Rd, Dundas)

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 19d

Interested in joining a community bioblitz? Nature at McMaster is hosting one on Saturday September 27, 2025 at the McMaster Forest Nature Preserve (1105 Lower Lions Club Rd, Hamilton) from 12:00 - 5:00 PM! Learn more >> buff.ly/OZDmqDx

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 19d

The CWF Great Canadian #Bioblitz is a fun and easy way to connect with nature while taking inventory of Canada's wildlife species 🌿

Your goal? To record as many different species of flora, fauna, and funga you can find. Snap photos or record sounds and upload your observations to iNaturalist ⬇️

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 20d

Thank you to Warren for leading yesterday's evening tour of Cartwright Nature Sanctuary, where participants learned about local wildlife and stewardship activities 🍁 #HamOnt

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 22d

📣 Share your thoughts on Safari Road!

Drop by today's open house at Valens Community Centre (6-8 PM) or visit engage.hamilton.ca/SafariRdEA to comment by Sept 30, 2025. HNC believes a permanent closure would protect wildlife, habitat and ecosystem while saving taxpayers $$$ on retrofits! #HamOnt

Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · 23d

Our monthly meetings and #bird study group meetings are back for another season! #HamOnt

Live right now, learn about Flower Flies with Alice Dabrowski 🌼

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Monthly Meeting: Flower Flies

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