08 May 2024
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AGM and Annual Awards

AGM and Annual Awards

AGM Reports, Awards, Indoor Event
All photos - Copyright: Mark Buchanan 2024Lambton Wildlife held our Annual General Meeting at the Dante Club on April 27. Thank you to everyone who attended, to all of the volunteers who made the event possible, and to both the incoming and outgoing board members! We also had the pleasure of presenting two very special awards: the LWI Meritorious Service Award to Mike Kent, and the Environmental Award to Golden Alexanders Native Plant Nursery. Mike Kent is Sarnia’s very own eco warrior and this year’s meritorious service award winner. Mike has been involved in Lambton Wildlife for many years and has…
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04 May 2024
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Pinery Butterfly Count

Pinery Butterfly Count

Insects, Outdoor Event
The Pinery Butterfly Count will be held on Saturday June 22, 2024. It is a NABA Count. (North American Butterfly Association) and there is a $5.00 administration fee per person. Participants are asked to meet at the Chalet between 8:30-9:00 a.m. (Ask for directions at the gate). Courtesy entry into the park will be allowed provided you confirm your attendance by June 17th with Sharon Nethercott. NABA discourages use of nets and encourages participants to photograph the butterflies they see. Participants will be divided into groups to include a cross section of experience levels. There is no need to be…
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14 Jul 2023
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2023 LWI Awards

2023 LWI Awards

Announcements, Awards
LWI Environmental Award Max Morden received the Lambton Wildlife Environmental Award at the LWI 2023 Annual General Meeting on behalf of The Lakeshore Eco Network. The Lakeshore Eco Network is a motivated group of people on the Huron coast working to plant native species and fight climate change. They are advocating for an environmental advisory committee in Lambton Shores, and were recentlyout in the rain at a rally to draw attention to policy changes in Ontario that endanger farmland, wetlands, and other natural areas. Thank you Lakeshore Eco Nework for all of the work you do! President’s Honour Roll These people cannot be board members. They are members at…
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10 Apr 2023
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Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers Needed!

Natural Areas, Outdoor Event
Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve Volunteer Day – April 15, 2023 Lambton Wildlife Inc. needs your help! When: Saturday, April 15, 2023; 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.  Where: Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve (located on Mandaumin Road just south of the village of Mandaumin - parking is on the West (park) side of the road What: Clearing trails and picking up garbage Needed: Everyone must wear eye protection, work gloves, and closed-toed shoes(appropriate for wet conditions)   Provided: Loppers and trash grabbers Contact: Roberta Buchanan (roberta.buchanan@icloud.com)
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15 Mar 2023
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The Importance of Forests

Environment, Indoor Event, Natural Areas
Renowned local naturalist and past president of Lambton Wildlife, Larry Cornelis will cover the history of our local Carolinian forests and Carolinian indicator species. We all have a significant relationship with trees and forests and Larry will explain why they deserve more respect as living organisms. Please join us March 27 @ 7:00 pm at the YMCA Learning Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave, Sarnia, Room 47. Seating is limited so arrive early. Banquet tickets for the April 22, 2023 AGM will be on sale for $30. Donations to the bucket draw could be brought to this meeting. We are looking for new or gently used nature themed items or consumable items.
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