Nature in the City – The Universe in Your Back Yard – Ryan Fraser
Ryan will show us what can be seen from our backyards within the city, and talk about the importance of controlling light pollution to protect our skies for future generations.
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Winter Birding in Lambton County
We will visit sites in western Middlesex and Lambton Counties to look for winter birds.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Nature in the City – Found an Animal – Brian Salt
Wildlife plays a pivotal role in sustaining healthy ecosystems, serving purposes from pollinating plants to seed dispersal and pest control, contribute to the ecological balance that sustains life. Beyond ecological significance, wildlife holds a place of deep cultural, recreational, and economic importance for all.
Nature in the City – Exploring Environmental Law and Land Use Regulation – Jacob Damstra
Jacob will provide a survey of topics of interest in environmental law and land use regulation affecting the way we interact with our natural environment in the City of London and how properties, public spaces, and the environment are regulated by government authorities.
Nature in the City – Climate Action Superhero – Daria Koscinsky
This talk will focus on nature-based climate
solutions we can support as part of our
personal climate action commitments.
Annual General Meeting & Lorraine Roy, Art Textiles
London Civic Garden ComplexTextile artist Lorraine Roy will present her artistic journey in words and pictures as she describes how trees wove their way into her art and her heart.
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Nature in the City – The Wild Side of London – Kathleen from Hiking with Kathleen
Learn how she gets so “lucky” with all of these wildlife sightings so that you too, can see what’s hidden along the wilder parts of London’ extensive trail network.
Nature in the City – London’s Amazing Chimney Swifts – Winnie Wake
Learn details of their fascinating life story, Nature London’s 20-year swift program, and why these charismatic little birds are in trouble.
How do small birds survive harsh winters?
London Civic Garden ComplexDr. 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.