Come and learn about biodiversity in Hamilton!
Join us to learn more about the Biodiversity Action Plan, the Natural Areas Inventory, the Watershed Action Plan, resources to help property owners complete projects, and ongoing work to support biodiversity in Hamilton!
Hosted by Nature Counts 3, Natural Areas Inventory Project
If you have any questions or would like to get more information, contact:
Kasia Zgurzynski
Natural Areas Inventory Coordinator
kzgurzynski@conservationhamilton.ca
Full Authority Board Meeting will begin at 10 a.m. - Please note the new time for the 2025 Board Meetings.
Minutes and agendas can be found under Board Meetings.
These meetings are being held in a hybrid format, with some members attending in person and others virtually.
Meetings continue to be recorded live and made available on our YouTube channel.
Join NPCA Staff at EC Brown Conservation Area (536 River Rd, Fenwick, ON L3B 5P4) from 10 am to 11:30 am for a guided walk.
Learn about local wildlife, native plants, and hiking in all seasons with the NPCA.
Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Uneven ground and slippery conditions possible. Presented in partnership with Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Register online: https://www.wellandlibrary.ca/event-details/spring-nature-walk-with-npca
Celebrate youth environmental volunteer achievements!
Earn 2 volunteer hours during the event while having fun!
Meet with local environmental/nature organizations providing future opportunities for youth in the environmental community!
Activities
Niagara’s Environmental Opportunities:
Visit info booths to discover how to participate and promote environmentalism throughout Niagara’s network of environmental organizations:
- Niagara College
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
- Niagara Geoclub
- Bert Miller Nature Club
- Peninsula Field Naturalists
- Environmental Field Work at Heartland
Learn about life as an environmental consultant with Tom Staton and the latest stewardship projects at Heartland Forest
Art in Nature
Complete a miniature forest landscape with artist Meagan Benner
Seed Prep and Plant propagation
Learn about native plants and invasives as well as plant propagation including scarification, stratification and vegetative propagation techniques with a master gardener and take home seeds
Juried Upcycled Art Display
Enjoy the display of upcycled art entries from the upcycled art competition!
Niagara College hosting the 10th Annual Spring BioBlitz
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Date and time: Saturday April 12th, 2025 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A BioBlitz is an event that completes an intense biological survey of a specified area. The event is volunteer-based and involves scientists, community members and amateur enthusiasts, coming together with the common goal of identifying as many species as possible within the specified time frame. BioBlitz events are increasing in popularity, as they promote citizen science, engage the public and produce species inventories.
These events are intended to provide a ‘snap shot’ of the species diversity found in a location and the data collected helps create a baseline for researchers and the local community to monitor biodiversity over time. With anthropogenic factors (such as development, pollution and climate change) affecting species and their habitat, BioBlitz events conducted by community scientists are needed more than ever.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE - CLICK HERE!
Whether you are a participant or an expert, please register at the link above. Registrations help the planning team order the proper amount of food so everyone can enjoy in the free refreshments!
