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Master Naturalist Program

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join Ontario Nature this summer for the Ontario Master Naturalist Certificate Program from June 9th – Aug 11th.

Enhance your identification skills, improve your knowledge of Ontario plants and wildlife, and learn more about environmental stewardship in this community-based education program. Lakehead University’s Office of Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning

http://ow.ly/ghCW50J40lf

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Who’s Singing? Merlin Bird ID Can Tell You

From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

Merlin Bird ID just got even better with a new & improved Sound ID model! PLUS we’ve added support for 250 species in Europe, like this Dartford Warbler! Available for Android and iOS devices for free, Merlin helps you ID birds using photos, sounds, or by answering 5 simple questions: https://hubs.la/Q017HHXT0 (If you already have Merlin on your phone, just update the app to get the new features.)

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The Ontario Greenbelt

Flowing through our communities are pockets of tranquility that hold more life than meets the eye – the Greenbelt protected urban rivers valleys.

River valleys act as a migratory route for monarch #butterflies and numerous song #birds and provide habitat to critical species like brook trout.

Whether you want to learn more about these waterways, take a walk along them, or get involved in helping to protect them, we’ve got the perfect resource for you: https://www.greenbelt.ca/urv #GreenbeltBio

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The Bird-Friendly London Migration Festival

Join the London Public Library for three very birdy presentations at the Bird-Friendly London Migration Festival kick-off event on May 5. David Rodenhiser will talk about bird photography, Tim Hain will share the ways that citizen science is used by professional scientists, and Aranya Iyer will speak about avian navigation and how birding intersects with social media, community and loneliness.

This event takes place at the Wolf Performance Hall at Central Library. Registration is not required. Seating will be in order of arrival. Doors open at 6:30pm.

This program is a partnership with Nature London – McIlwraith Field Naturalists of London Canada, City of London, Ontario – Municipal Government and London Public Library.

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Why Garden For Birds – Episode 1

Take your love of birds to the next level by creating habitat in your yard or garden that provides life-saving resources for birds throughout the year. Gardening is an excellent way to ensure that outdoor spaces, whether large or small, help wildlife. Many North American bird species are in decline due to habitat loss and degradation, among other global threats. You can help! Find out how by watching this video from Birds Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkdNY1319zg

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First Annual King Hiram 37 Tree Sale

The King Hiram Lodge No. 37 is hosting the first annual King Hiram 37 Tree Sale.

Check out the great selection of trees for your backyard oasis or sponsor a tree to be planted in one of our amazing community parks.  Help us green up our world and breathe easier.

For the low cost of $20.00, you can sponsor having a tree planted in a local park in Ingersoll.  The location will be determined by the Ingersoll Parks Department.

Choice of White Pine, White Cedar or Colorado Blue Spruce.

All trees are supplied locally, and are between 16” and 24”, in a 8” pot.

Want some trees for your yard?  Same great price, but you determine where you plant them.

Trees will be available for Arbor Day, April 29, 2020.

More varieties will be available in May – White Birch and Lilacs will be available for $30.00 a tree.

A portion of the sales will go to King Hiram 37 to help with our Charitable Donations.

Contact Jack Peter at jp.peter@sympatico.ca or 519-425-2162

to help KEEP our Town GREEN!

For more information, download the poster.