Nature in the Garden
Brian Wylie
Free Workshop Saturday August 20, 10 am
It is not every naturalist who really loves answering questions from kids, but Brian Wylie really does! When Brian was a young child he used to sit patiently beside local ponds to see what lived there, and has been a keen naturalist ever since.
August is the end of summer and the Urquhart Butterfly Garden is seeing lots of action, rare butterflies, insects of every type, cicadas emerging, spiders spinning. There are many flowers in bloom and the observant will see hummingbirds flitting about.
This is the time of year when snakes can be seen sunning themselves on the rocks, but they often return into hiding if they detect sound or movement, so one must move slowly and carefully in order to see them.
There are finches on the very tall flowers and you may see other birds gathering for the fall migration. A trained eye like Brian Wylie’s can spot wildlife that many people might not notice.
Join him on August 20, 10 am
The session is free and open to all. You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. You will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For more information contact: Joanna Chapman
jchapman@295.ca
905-627-8917
Birds of Urquhart Butterfly Garden and Canal Park
Bill Lamond
Free Workshop Saturday August 13th at 10am
Bill Lamond is a well known Ontario Naturalist and an exceptional birder who can identify the many birds that are seen at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden and Canal Park.
Join Bill for this Nature Walk where he will be able to share tips for identifying birds and interesting notes about their lives and migration. Bring your binoculars because Bills’s eagle eyes might spot some rare species
Bill is not only an expert in birds but also in herps, moths, butterflies, dragonflies and plants. This nature walk is sure to keep you entertained.
The session is free and open to all. You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. You will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden and Canal Park. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club
For more information contact:
Joanna Chapman
jchapman@295.ca
905-627-8917
Butterfly & Nature Identification Walk
Matthew Mills
Free Workshop Saturday August 6th, at 10 am
Naturalist Matt Mills will be the guide for Butterfly and Nature Identification walk and tour of the garden on Saturday August 6, at 10am.
Matt is a very experienced gardener who has spent much time in the Urquhart Butterfly Garden. During this walk he will identify birds, butterflies, insects and the native plants and other plant species in the Garden. Matt will be bringing a selection of organically grown native plants which can be purchased.
“We are heading into midsummer and butterfly diversity should be excellent” observed Matt Mills recently. “Furthermore, we should be able to catch sight of cicadas emerging after their years underground”.
The session is free and open to all, You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. We will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For more information contact:
Joanna Chapman
jchapman@295.ca
905-627-8917
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