The Cardinal

The Cardinal is Nature London’s quarterly publication. Members have access to issues online and can receive printed copies by mail. We welcome all to join us and share our mission.

In this edition: board meetings, outing reports, book reviews, Cedarcroft, insects, Ospreys, flowers, conservation action, Bill Maddeford’s speech at members’ night, 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 Halloween Pennant by Derek Blake.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

  • The Membership Password Changes on November 1

    The grace period for using the 2023-2024 password to access protected pages on the website ends on November 1. After that, you must use the 2024-2025 password on the back of your membership card. If you have not renewed your membership, you can do so online and receive the password in an email. Your new card will be sent by mail.

  • All Discount Offers for Members Only

    Some offers are long-standing, while others are time-limited. The complete list appears on a password-protected page. New offers will take effect soon.

  • Sending emails to @naturelondon.ca addresses

    Some of these addresses have been retired and are no longer valid. Please check the Contact page to confirm that you are using valid addresses. For quick access, click the “Contact” menu item at the top of each webpage.

  • Cedarcroft Closed Until Further Notice

    Cedarcroft, Nature London’s treasured reserve is currently closed. More information is available on a dedicated page.

  • YouTube Channel Update for Members Only: Teagan Netten on Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas – Story and Findings

    Teagan Netten, Conservation Science Coordinator, Ontario Nature, presents the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas story and key findings of the 10-year community science project. Access the recording using your member password.

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Information about volunteer opportunities and volunteering is available online.

For retired items, see Archived News.

Meetings with Nature Talks

Cookies and coffee will be served at Indoor Meetings (but not Birding Wing meetings). Please bring your own mug if possible to reduce our environmental impact.

The Nature London board has revised its masking guidelines for those attending in person. “Masking is no longer required at Nature London indoor meetings but encouraged, particularly for those individuals who are at higher risk for infection. We remain mask friendly. Please refrain from attending indoor meetings if you are currently experiencing an infection or illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection.”

Protected: Finance Committee Q&A

For members only, the Finance Committee will present options and answer your questions about handling recent bequests.

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05 November 2024

Awards Banquet with Jim and Sue Waddington

Join us for a lovely evening of food, socializing, raffle prizes, and a great presentation.

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22 November 2024
Lambeth Legion, Lambeth, Ontario
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How do small birds survive harsh winters?

Dr. Carrie Branch will discuss strategies animals use to survive winter when they don’t migrate and share some exciting results from a long-term research project in the Sierra Nevada mountains showing that natural selection acts on the spatial cognitive abilities of mountain chickadees.

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28 February 2025
London Civic Garden Complex,

Field Trips

Fall Birding West of London

Sewage lagoons in Strathroy and Mount Forest. Also, Lake Huron shoreline.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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03 November 2024

Witness the Rut

The White-tailed Deer breeding season is in full swing. Bear witness!
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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08 November 2024
Medway Valley Forest (Gainsborough), 20 Gainsborough Road
London, ON Canada
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Winter Pinery Hike Along Ausable River

Pinery is home to many winter residents.
MEMBERS ONL;Y – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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09 January 2025
Pinery Provincial Park, 9526 Lakeshore Road
Grand Bend, Ontario N0M 1T0 Canada
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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).

Community Events

See London Environment Network’s event calendar, Green in the City calendar, Urban League’s event calendar, and Wild Bird’s Unlimited homepage for more events.

Little Nature Explorers (2 of 6 – Bats Galore)

One of a series of events at Featherfields in Wortley Village. Oct 19, Nov 2,16&23, Dec 7&10

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02 November 2024

Hope and Action: Biodiversity in the Forest City

Join us for the Hope and Action in a Changing Climate Symposium to celebrate and learn about the positive actions being taken by organizations across the City around climate change. […]

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02 November 2024

City of London 2025 Annual Budget Presentation for LEN Members

The City’s budget, which supports over 90 municipal services, has an impact on the daily lives of everyone in our community.

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04 November 2024

Stay Informed: Beyond Nature London

Ontario Nature invites everyone to subscribe to its monthly E-Newsletter. Keep informed of the activities of other nature clubs and Ontario Nature.  For more information or to subscribe, please click: Nature Network News. Anita Caveny prepared a short note about the relationship between Ontario Nature and Nature London.

With so many nature organizations in Ontario, the website cannot carry everything of possible interest to Nature London members. See more information on other nature-related and environment-related organizations.