Hamilton Naturalists' Club

Hamilton Naturalists' Club Protecting nature since 1919! HNC is dedicated to the study, appreciation & conservation of nature.

Bird Study Group: Rare Birds of Ontario's Carolinian ForestsJoin us to hear Samreen Munim talk about Birds Canada's Onta...
09/06/2026

Bird Study Group: Rare Birds of Ontario's Carolinian Forests

Join us to hear Samreen Munim talk about Birds Canada's Ontario Forest Birds Program and four of its target species: Acadian Flycatcher, Cerulean Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Prothonotary Warbler. She’ll go over why these species are so special, provide fresh updates on their population status in Ontario, and outline some of the new challenges each species is facing today.

📅 Monday September 21, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton)
🔗 Livestream: https://buff.ly/libjr2i

09/05/2026

Want to learn more about the natural world around you? Our speaker series is back for another year, with two talks each month on Monday evenings from September to May. Open to the public, free of charge, and livestreamed with a recording on our YouTube if you can't make it in person. We'll see you there!

Fall Mushrooms Walks 🍄Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms for beginner-friendly fungi walks in two protected n...
09/04/2026

Fall Mushrooms Walks 🍄

Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms for beginner-friendly fungi walks in two protected natural areas. These guided outings will focus on the identification, morphology, and ecological functions of autumn fungi. Bring your camera, observational skills, and sturdy footwear for an engaging introduction to fungal biodiversity.

Registration is required: hamiltonnature.org/event/

📅 Friday September 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Dundas Valley Conservation Area (650 Governors Rd, Dundas)
🚗 HCA paid parking

📅 Friday September 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary (Norfolk County)

What’s happening in September? 🍂▪️ Invasive Species Removals at Bruleville Nature Park (Tuesdays AM + Sept 3 evening)▪️ ...
09/02/2026

What’s happening in September? 🍂

▪️ Invasive Species Removals at Bruleville Nature Park (Tuesdays AM + Sept 3 evening)
▪️ Invasive Species Removals at Captain Cornelius Park (Thursdays AM)
▪️ Nature Tour at Bruleville Nature Park (Sept 10)
▪️ Invasive Species Removal at Johnson Tew Park (Sept 12)
▪️ Monthly Meeting (Sept 14)
▪️ Community Cleanup (Sept 20)
▪️ Bird Study Group (Sept 21)
▪️ Community Planting (Sept 26)
▪️ Bayfront Birding & Skygazing (Sept 26)

Follow us on social media for event details or check out the calendar on our website for a full list of events!

Monthly Meeting: Discovery of a New Insect Species on Red Mulberry in HamiltonIn 2023, an exciting discovery was made al...
08/30/2026

Monthly Meeting: Discovery of a New Insect Species on Red Mulberry in Hamilton

In 2023, an exciting discovery was made along the Hamilton escarpment: a new species of insect! But finding a new species is only the beginning. Serina Tourangeau will share the journey from first observation to writing the species description paper, exploring how someone with zero experience in taxonomy and insects navigates the surprisingly complex process of describing a species new to science.

📅 Monday September 14, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton)
🔗 Livestream: https://buff.ly/libjr2i

Nature Tour at Bruleville Nature ParkJoin HNC and the City of Hamilton for a tour of Bruleville Nature Park to see the n...
08/29/2026

Nature Tour at Bruleville Nature Park

Join HNC and the City of Hamilton for a tour of Bruleville Nature Park to see the natural wonders of this urban forest and the work to care for it, including managing invasive shrubs. The event will include invasive species management demonstrations with opportunities to participate.

Tour leaders will talk about how the activities help to implement Hamilton’s Biodiversity Action Plan by protecting and restoring biodiversity.

RSVP to [email protected]

📅 Thursday September 10, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Bruleville Nature Park (265 Limeridge Rd E, Hamilton) - meet at Skylark Dr and Pinewarbler Dr

This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the RBC Foundation.

Goodbye to our summer intern Lily! 👋Lily was hard at work this summer helping to maintain our urban pollinator gardens, ...
08/28/2026

Goodbye to our summer intern Lily! 👋

Lily was hard at work this summer helping to maintain our urban pollinator gardens, removing invasive species and inventorying urban trees at Bruleville Nature Park and Captain Cornelius Park, surveying and mapping invasive species at our nature sanctuaries, and assisting with community events and school programming. She also undertook an independent research project on artificial insect nest structure use in urban forests undergoing invasive species management.

HNC is grateful for the support of Canada Summer Jobs and the Invasive Species Centre's Invasive Species Action Fund which funded this position.

September Speakers 📢Our monthly talks are back for another season! Join us to learn about a new midge species discovered...
08/27/2026

September Speakers 📢

Our monthly talks are back for another season! Join us to learn about a new midge species discovered on Red Mulberry in Hamilton from Serina Tourangeau and the rare birds of Ontario's Carolinian Forests from Samreen Munim.

📅 Monday September 14 & 21, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton)
🔗 Livestream: https://buff.ly/libjr2i

On Saturday Jean and Noah guided attendees through the urban pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2, exploring the...
08/26/2026

On Saturday Jean and Noah guided attendees through the urban pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2, exploring the blooming native plants and pollinators that depend on them.

Get ready for our 2026-2027 Speaker Series! Join us for our monthly or Bird Study Group talks to learn from experts abou...
08/26/2026

Get ready for our 2026-2027 Speaker Series! Join us for our monthly or Bird Study Group talks to learn from experts about the incredible natural world around us. All are welcome to attend, from the general public interested in learning more about nature and the HNC to our long-time members. For more details visit hamiltonnature.org

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