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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23 Feb 2023
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Polar Bears: Rulers of the North

Community Event, events, Indoor Event, Natural Areas, Wildlife
Monday Feb. 27, Lambton Wildlife is hosting a presentation on Polar Bears: Rulers of the North. These animals are the largest land predator in the world and our speaker, Roberta Buchanan, will tell us about the behaviour of these magnificent animals in their natural habitat as they gather to await the formation of sea ice near Churchill, Manitoba. The spectacular photography of Mark Buchanan will be featured. All are welcome! YMCA Learning Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave, Sarnia @ 7:00 pm.  Next month's presentation is by Larry Cornelis on the Importance of Forests on Monday, March 27.
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22 Dec 2022
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Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS)

Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS)

Outdoor Event, Young Naturalists
Date and Time: December 31, 2022 ; 9:30am-Noon Event Location: Canatara Park Carriage House  (near Animal Farm Entrance) Parent/guardian must attend. Ages: 6-12 Registration Required: https://forms.gle/Sfyobe2v7Ghgscz87  Thank you! Registration is now full Lambton Wildlife Inc. and the Young Nats are thrilled to be holding our 3rd annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS) at Canatara Park on the morning Of December 31st,  2022. After 2 years of backyard birding, we are excited to see you all again. Come on out with your parent or guardian and join us while we see what birds are hanging out in our forest, beaches and pond. Will this be the year we…
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17 Nov 2022
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Ontario Bird Atlas Presentation

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Monday, Nov. 28 @ 7:00 pm In person at the YMCA Learning and Career Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave. Sarnia Come learn from Tanya Berkers, how volunteers are central to the success of the Ontario Bird Atlas project. Many Lambton Wildlife members are pitching in to this massive project that collects data over a five-year period and provides essential information for environmental strategies for years to come.  All are welcome!
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12 Sep 2022
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LWI September Indoor Presentation

LWI September Indoor Presentation

Announcements, Indoor Event
Lambton Wildlife is excited to welcome you back to a live in-person gathering on Monday, September 26 at 7:00 pm. Our presentation is about the Sydenham River Nature Reserve, an incredibly important habitat that has been preserved due to the amazing support of Lambton Wildlife members. An Ontario Nature representative will share the remarkable biodiversity of the reserve, the restoration work completed thus far, and the restoration plans for the newly acquired acreage. The presentation will start at 7:00 pm. (Please note the change in start time due to venue requirements.) Please join us at the YMCA Learning & Career…
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