Monthly Meetings
Special Events
Become A Member. Join us!
Guests are welcome.
When: 7:30pm, last Monday of the month (except for March 21)
Where: Esso Careers and Learning Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave.,
Sarnia (highway 402 & Colborne Rd.)
Ontario Nature’s 84th Annual General Meeting
When: May 23, 2015
Where: rare ECO Centre, Cambridge
Explore diverse habitats including alvar, cliff, wetland and
woodland found on this 900+ acre reserve. Meet the
researchers who study ecology on the reserve and become a
citizen scientist yourself.
For details and registration go to: www.ontarionature.org
Lambton Wildlife Incorporated (LWI) was established in
1966, with the purpose of bringing those with a love of nature
together in a setting to foster learning and enjoyment. The club
is now actively involved in property ownership, management,
stewardship initiatives and scientific inventories.
Indoor Committee: Mary Martin, Malcolm Boyd, Janet
Bremner, Larry Cornelis, Eric Marcum and Richard Maxfield
Reptiles at Risk
September 28, 2015
Canada’s reptiles are in trouble! Most of our snakes, turtles and
lizards are species at risk. Come learn about them and how you
can help. Our presenter will cover topics like how to tell them
apart, where they live, what they eat, and why they are in
trouble. Get up close and personal with some of our scaly
friends. You can even touch or hold a live snake!
Genetically Modified Organisms
October 26, 2015
Dr Jeremy McNeil, Professor of Chemical Ecology at the
University of Western Ontario, will present his research on
genetic modification. Is it good, bad or just ugly?
The Plight of Pollinators
November 30, 2015
Dr. Gard W. Otis, professor at the University of Guelph, will talk
about how dramatically the world of pollinators has changed as
farming practices have changed. Record low numbers of
monarch butterflies and honeybee deaths have been regular
stories in recent years. Gard will explore the difficult conditions
faced by monarchs and honeybees in Ontario and beyond.
Naturalized Landscaping by Return the Landscape (RTL)
January 25, 2016
Return the Landscape, a program of LWI, is pleased to present
their newest publication "Landscape in Harmony with Nature".
RTL staff will share their ecology based landscaping experience
and methods to encourage everyone to live in harmony with
nature in their own backyards. Learn about our amazing native
plants and the wonderful creatures they attract and support.
This presentation and the book will get you well on your way to
creating your own nature friendly landscape.
Geographic Variation of Bird Song
February 29, 2016
Dr. Beth MacDougall-Shackleton, Associate Professor at
University of Western Ontario, presents the “Geographic
Variation of Bird Song.” Because songbirds learn to sing during
early life, birdsong (much like human accents) varies from place
to place and conveys information about the birthplace of the
singer. Do female birds use this information to choose their
mates? Do preferences help them to produce healthy offspring?
BioBlitz
March 21, 2016
Lisa Richardson is Ontario Nature’s Nature Network Coordinator
and is leading Ontario Nature’s BioBlitzs. This presentation will
introduce LWI’s proposed Karner Blue Properties BioBlitz which
will be significant not only for producing species inventories, but
also for providing environmental education to the public and
promoting community involvement.
LWI Annual General Meeting And Banquet
When: April 16, 2016
Where: Camlachie United Church
The business meeting and general elections are at 4:30 pm.
The bucket draw opens at 5:00 pm. Then the delicious dinner is
served at 6:00 pm.
Jean Iron, past president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists, will
be the guest speaker. She has recently visited Iceland, James
Bay, Nunavut and Greenland. Her presentation will show the
wide diversity of habitats, birds, other wildlife, and wildflowers
found in these four areas of the North.
Clubs For Kids And Youth
We believe positive outdoor experiences create an appreciation
and understanding of the natural world among today’s youth. By
using nature as our guide, LWI promotes our children’s interest
in scientific inquiry, community involvement and artistic
creativity.
Young Naturalist Group
For children (ages 6-11) interested in the future of our natural
environment.
Jr. Conservationist Group
For youth (ages 12-16) interested in performing positive
conservation ACTIONS helping to protect preserve or
rehabilitate natural spaces and their inhabitants.
We strive to provide a lively and informative program for our
members. As a member of LWI, you will be supporting projects
like the Port Franks properties and the Lambton Young
Naturalists. You will receive our newsletter “EARTHWAYS”,
which will keep you up to date on all club events. The newsletter
also features articles about nature related topics, from book
reviews to outing reports.
Lambton
Wildlife Inc.
LWI is an affiliated member of Ontario Nature, the Ontario Land
Trust Alliance and the Canadian Land Trust Alliance. LWI also
functions as a land trust.
Please fill out the form below.
Yes! I would like to be a member.
Send to:
Lambton Wildlife Inc.
PO Box 681
Sarnia ON N7T 7J7
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________
Postal Code: ________________________________________
Leader: Melissa Gill (insektivi@hotmail.com)
Membership:
$15 for first child
$5 for each additional child
Phone: ____________________________________________
Endangered rusty-patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis)
and rough blazing star (Liatris astera)
E-mail: ____________________________________________
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2015 - 2016
Program
Please select from the following membership categories:
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Charitable Organization Registration #0415703-54-17
www.lambtonwildlife.com
Cover drawing by
Alice Walent-Bellar
Lambton Wildlife Inc. Outdoor Events
* Events that are, or can be, a half day only.
*LWI Property Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Meet: 8:30 am, Bright’s Grove Shoppers plaza
This year, we will make a return visit to the Karner Blue
Sanctuary to see the newly protected area that LWI will be
holding title to. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Inquiries: Malcolm Boyd (519-344-4414)
*Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time: 8:00 am to noon
Where: Seaway Road near Sarnia Bay Marina
Landscape in harmony with nature using native plants. Return
the Landscape is again hosting the LWI native plant sale. The
sale features native/indigenous trees, shrubs, vines, grasses
and wildflowers.
Contact: returnthelandscape@gmail.com
*Spring Migration in Canatara
Wednesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, 2015
Meet: 6:00 pm, entrance to Tarzanland near Christina St. &
Cathcart Rd.
Birding with Eric to see spring migrants on the Huron Shore
Flyway. Great birding for everyone right here in town.
Leader: Eric Marcum (519-332-6122)
Camping on Pelee Island
Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10, 2015
Camping and birding at its best. Book your ferry ride and
camping spot ASAP.
Inquiries: Paul Carter (519-344-2571)
*Woodland Spring Ephemerals
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Meet: 1:00 pm, Mandaumin Woods Nature Preserve, south of
Confederation Line on Mandaumin Rd.
Join Nick Alexander to see and learn about the beautiful
woodland wildflowers of LWI's Mandaumin Woods
Leader: Nick Alexander (226-349-3939)
*Habitat Restoration with Return The Landscape
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Meet: 9:00 am, St. Clair High School
Join Return the Landscape staff and St. Clair High School
students for a “hands on” opportunity to learn about ecological
restoration and native plants. We will be restoring the ecological
values of Cardiff Park by planting appropriate native wildflowers
and shrubs. Use the north St. Clair High School driveway and
go to the woods behind the school.
Inquiries: Larry Cornelis (1-519-626-9591)
BioBlitz
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Meet: 9:00 am, Mandaumin Woods Nature Preserve, south of
Confederation Line on Mandaumin Rd.
Discover what species are present in the Mandaumin Woods by
participating in LWI’s first BioBlitz. This is a great opportunity to
learn about our natural world from local experts. No expertise
required. All are welcome. Volunteers are needed to assist with
identification, counting and recording. Bring your own lunch.
Please register ahead.
Register: Monique Aarts (519-709-9873 or
aartsmonique1@gmail.com)
Annual Butterfly Count
Saturday, June 27, 2015 (rain date: June 28)
Meet: 8:30 am, Pinery Provincial Park Visitor Centre
Tell staff at the main gate that you are participating in the count.
Note, there is a $4.00 fee to participate. Bring your own lunch
and water.
Contact: Brenda Kulon (519-869-2833)
*Habitat Thursdays
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015
Meet: 7:00 pm, Canatara Park animal farm parking lot
Join different leaders each Thursday evening to learn about and
tour an example of Lambton’s five local habitats. Learn about
their importance and the flora and fauna each is home for.
Everyone welcome.
Contact: Larry Cornelis (1-519-626-9591)
Mussel Adventure/Monitoring
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Meet: 9:00 am, Lambton Mall parking lot behind Montana’s or
10:00 am, North Lambton Secondary School, Forest
Assist St. Clair Region Conservation Authority biologist Erin
Carroll with ongoing mussel and fish research in Hickory Creek.
Learn about mussels and their interesting lifestyles. Bring your
own waders or boots and get right into the creek. Erin will also
discuss the basics of evaluating stream health. Bring your own
lunch and water. Limited space so register ahead please. A rain
date will be provided if necessary.
Register: Erin Carroll (519-317-6994)
Point Pelee Camping
Wednesday, September 9 to Saturday, September 12, 2015
Camp and join LWI members on a nature adventure. This is an
exciting time of year of observing wildlife. It is peak timing for
many insects including dragonflies, butterflies and singing
insects as well as for songbirds and reptile migration. Please
make a reservation. Cost is $50.00 for 3 nights/4 days.
Contact: Paul Carter (519-344-2571)
Outdoor Committee: Larry Cornelis (chair), Paul Carter,
Melissa Gill and Justin Nicol
Notes:
Youth under 18 yrs must be accompanied by an adult on
outdoor outings.
Registration is not required unless specifically noted.
*Night Time Moths of Canatara
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Meet: 7:30 pm, entrance to Tarzanland near Christina St. &
Cathcart Rd.
Join Melissa, a moth amateur, as she explores the ‘night life’ in
the park. Melissa will talk about these nocturnal lepidopterans,
their biology, diversity and curious life histories. Using various
collection methods the group will gather live specimens and
together learn the identification process. Sweep nets will be
provided. Children and grandchildren welcome.
Leader: Melissa Gill (519-337-2320 or insektivi@hotmail.com)
Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Join the fun of birding in the winter on the annual Kettle Point/
Pinery CBC.
Inquiries: Maris Apse (1-519-238-8415)
*Trees of Reid Conservation Area
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Meet: 9:30 am, St. Clair High School or 10:00 am at Reid
Conservation Area (on Duthill Rd. south of the Darcy McKeough
Dam)
Join horticulturist, arborist, and tree enthusiast Justin Nicol on
an exploration of the trees growing at the Reid Conservation
Area in old Sombra. Justin will identify the trees and share
many interesting facts about the different species to be found.
See the ”Cathedral Grove” of oaks at this amazing 175 acre
protected property.
Leader: Justin Nicol (519-312-0006 or
nicol_justin@hotmail.com)
*Maple Syrup Outing
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Meet: 1:00 pm, 2429 Kimball Rd.
Learn about and experience the wonders of maple syrup
production at the Nicol Farm Sugar Bush. Enjoy a wagon ride to
and from the woods. Dress for the weather, bring your
binoculars and a chair and stay as long as you like.
Contact: Justin Nicol (519-312-0006 or
nicol_justin@hotmail.com)
*Stargazing
Friday, October 16, 2015
Meet: 7:00 pm, Mike Weir Park, Bright’s Grove
Explore the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. with Royal
Astronomical Society’s Marty Cogswell. Marty will have
telescopes but it is recommended that you bring a pair of
binoculars.
Contact: Melissa Gill (519-337-2320 or email to
insektivi@hotmail.com)
Ontario Nativescapes
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Meet: 9:00 am, St. Clair High School then travel to Wallaceburg
for the outing
Join us for a quick presentation about the work of Ontario
Nativescapes including their seed production fields and
restoration projects. Then we will have a tour and demonstration
of the seed cleaning facilities. Seed is available for purchase.
Lunch in Wallaceburg.
Contact: Larry Cornelis (1-519-626-9591)
Down River Ducks and Eagles
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Meet: 9:00 am, Centennial Park parking lot
A popular outing to view wintering waterfowl and eagles.
Leader: Paul Carter (519-344-2571)
*Frogs and Toads Outing
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Meet: 7:30 pm, Dow Wetland (corner of LaSalle and Hwy 40)
Explore the Dow Wetlands with outdoor educator Kim Gledhill
and experience the symphony of singing frogs and toads. Learn
their calls and all about amphibian biology. Kim organizes the
local marsh monitoring program and will share her knowledge
with us.
Leader: Kim Gledhill (519-862-1804)
Camping on Pelee Island
Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 8, 2016
Inquiries: Paul Carter (519-344-2571)
Book your ferry ride and camping spot ASAP.
*Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Contact: returnthelandscape@gmail.com
www.lambtonwildlife.com
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