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The Cardinal Online
The Cardinal – Spring 2024 Edition
In this edition: board meetings, outing reports, book reviews, Cedarcroft, insects, woodpeckers, flowers, conservation action, chimney swift program history, photos and more photos. For online access, see The Cardinal Issues Online and enter the password from the back of your membership card.
Cover photo of Eastern Garter Snakes by Paul Nicholson.
See all upcoming events for the combined list (nature talks, field trips, community events). There are no meetings with nature talks until September.
Field Trips
Westminster Ponds ESA
We will walk around Saunders Pond looking for migrating birds and spring plants. The area can be muddy. There are some hills.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
London, Ontario Canada
Birding at the Coves
See robins, sparrows, goldfinches, woodpeckers, nuthatches, herons, ducks, chickadees, cardinals, and hawks.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
London, Ontario Canada
Leisurely Walk at Cedarcroft, SLOW, EASY and SHORT
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Enjoy a relatively easy walk on the Beech Point Trail and the Pine Trail.
Komoka Provincial Park Birding
We will look for spring migrants. Please be aware that there is paid parking at this site. There are several hills on the trails. For those interested, we can look for American Woodcocks at dusk.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
For more, see all scheduled future trips.
Club News
- 2024 Awards Banquet Questionnaire
AWARDS BANQUET QUESTIONNAIRE
Members are invited to complete this brief online survey. The deadline for responses is Friday, May 10th.
- Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are many ways to get involved with Nature London where you can apply your energy, creativity, skills, and passion. You will meet like-minded people, contribute, and learn.
See copies of volunteer opportunities from The Cardinal.
- City Nature Challenge
City Nature Challenge April 26 to April 29, 2024
The City Nature Challenge is an international community science event in which regions compete to make the most observations of nature. Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us to protect them.
By participating in the CNC, not only do you learn more about your local biodiversity, but you can also make London a better place – for you and other species!
- Chimney Swift Monitoring Program
NEW CHIMNEY SWIFT MONITORS WELCOME!
Join us in tracking these threatened birds. Experienced monitors are ready to welcome and orient you. Click on the swift image for information about swifts and monitoring.
- YouTube Channel
NATURE IN THE CITY RECORDINGS
All six presentations from the 2024 Nature in the City Event have been added. Members can use the password to access these and other recordings.
For retired items, see Archived News.
Conservation Action Alerts
Conservation Action Alerts keep you informed about upcoming opportunities to provide input and influence public environmental policy. Members and non-members may subscribe. There is an “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email. In the future, action alerts will be logged on the website.
Social Media
Follow us on our Facebook page and visit (or subscribe to) our YouTube channel. When you join or renew your membership, you may subscribe to Conservation Action Alerts and the E-Newsletter (twice each month).
Members can see recordings of recent Nature in the City, Indoor Meeting and Birding Wing presentations. Each will be available for a limited time only.
Community Events
TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Go Wild Grow Wild Green Expo
THE EXPO IS BACK After a four-year hiatus, we’re combining the best parts of The Expo you know and love with an exciting new direction. It’s back, and better than […]
Skunk’s Misery Butterfly Count
Continue the tradition of counting butterflies for an official census. Enjoy a potluck dinner afterwards. Email George Prieksaitis for information on attending and helping.
Clear Creek Butterfly Count
Continue the tradition of counting butterflies for an official census. Enjoy a potluck dinner afterwards. Email George Prieksaitis for information on attending and helping.
For more, see all scheduled future community events.
Free Online Course
Western University’s Department of Geography and Environment is offering online registrations to “Connecting for Climate Change Action“. The next course runs: May 6 – July 29, 2024.
Stay Informed: Beyond Nature London
With so many nature organizations in Ontario, it is impossible to present all of the news that may be of interest to Nature London members. For more information other nature-related and environment-related organizations.