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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.
Upcoming events are listed below by category. See all upcoming events for the combined list.
There are no upcoming meetings with nature talks until September.
Field Trips
NEW DATE: Meadowlily Woods ESA Birding
We will walk trails near the river to look for early spring migrants and wildflowers.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
London, Ontario N6M 1C2 Canada
Kilally Meadows ESA
We will walk along the river and then on other trails to look for spring migrants and wildflowers. For those who’d like to stay until dusk, we will see if the American Woodcocks have returned to the area.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
London, Ontario N5X 1J9 Canada
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
For more, see all scheduled future trips.
Club News
- 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
Earthfest London 2024
Nature London will bee there! Full details at Earthfest’s website.
Earth Day Celebration: A Special Performance
A very special presentation of the Mass for All Creatures by London composer Oliver Whitehead.
London, Ontario Canada
Urban League London’s Trivia Night
How well do you know the Forest City? Brush up on your trivia skills and join the Urban League of London for an evening of London, ON trivia in honour […]
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 on emailed newsletters, see subscribing to newsletters. You may also visit other nature-related and environment-related organizations.
Species at Risk List Update
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has reported changes in species at risk designations. To view the details of these changes, see the Species at Risk Bulletin.
Solutions at Scale: Urban Forestry Education Series
ReForest London, forestry experts, and environmental enthusiasts from across Canada announced a ground-breaking environmental education series. With a 10-part webinar series and a 2-day virtual conference, Solutions at Scale is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. See more information and how to register today!
Ontario Nature Invites You to Submit and Share
Ontario Nature wants to include more content from the network and will feature a story or two each month from network groups, as well as other resources. For more information or to share your stories and links please email naturenetwork@ontarionature.org