history – Lambton Wildlife

11 Dec 2017

Fairbank Oil Nature Trail Outing

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Twenty three LWI members ventured out on a cool fall day to walk the nature trail on the Fairbank Oil property just outside of Oil Springs. Larry Cornelis led the hike and the group was fortunate to also have the property owners Charlie Fairbank and Pat McGee accompany us to provide some wonderful stories about the history of the property and the oil industry, as well as to explain the various oil production devices and artifacts found along the trail. Charlie’s ancestors were prominent in the oil business dating back to the first oil wells. The Fairbank property sits above…

16 May 2017

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1973 – Lambton Wildlife Incorporated

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In 1973 the Honourable John T. Clement, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations issued a Charter for the Incorporation of Lambton Wildlife. "Lambton Wildlife Incorporated ... Subject to The Mortmain and Charitable Uses Act and The Charitable Gifts Act: (a) encourage and promote the conservation, preservation and protection of the natural environment, plants, animals, natural resources and wildlife; (b) collect moneys by way of donations, gifts, devises, bequests, dues or otherwise... (c) print, publish, sell and distribute literature of every nature and kind .... (d) purchase, acquire, take by gift, devise, bequest or donation property, both real and personal."

21 Mar 2017

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1985 – Creation of Members’ Directory

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The following document was produced by the Lambton Wildlife President, Brenda Kulon, in 1985. The page was from a newly created directory and it includes a list of outstanding accomplishments up to that point in the club's history. It's important to know where we came from and where we are going.

10 Jan 2017

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1975 – Mandaumin Woods Official Opening

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On April 26, 1975, a cool but sunny spring day, Dr. Peter Tasker, LWI's first President, presided over the official opening of Mandaumin Woods. This was the first property purchased by Lambton Wildlife. It is a 25 acre Carolinian woodlot located just south of the village of Mandaumin. This property was dedicated to the memory of LWI Conservationist Laura Knight. Dr. Tasker addressed the group of members and friends. There was an excellent turn out for this historic event in Lambton Wildlife's history.Gail and Eric Knight untied the rope to open the woodlot. In the background is Elizabeth Tasker, one…

20 Dec 2016

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Lambton Wildlife; How It All Began

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Birders tend to congregate in special places like Canatara Park and Point Pelee. This was the case with Dr. Peter Tasker and his wife Elizabeth. They kept meeting Gerry Clements, Dennis Rupert and Stephanie and Roy John on nature trails. They found they had many common interests and in 1966 they decided to form a club. Dr.Tasker was the first President, Gerry Clements was vice President and field trip leader, Elizabeth was Treasurer and Stephanie was entertainment. Also joining them were Dennis and Sue Rupert. This lasted for about a year and a half. They worked very hard to bring…

07 Dec 2016

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Lambton Wildlife Accomplishments: A 50 Year Review

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The following speech was given by Larry Cornelis, Board Member and Head of the Outdoor Committee for Lambton Wildlife, at the recent 50th Anniversary event held at the Sarnia Public Library Theatre. Larry is also a past President. It's with great pleasure and pride that we share on overview of the accomplishments and achievements of Lambton Wildlife since the clubs inception in 1966. (more…)