31 Dec 2019
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
2nd Annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids Recap

2nd Annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids Recap

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The 2019 Lambton County Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS), hosted by LWI's Young Naturalist team and staffed by club volunteers was completed on Saturday, Dec 28th at Canatara Park, Sarnia Ontario. 25 kids, ages 6-12 participated with their parents or grandparents in our 2nd annual count. Although bird numbers were down, as is the case all over the continent, the kids and adults had a great time! It was wonderful to see so many children and youth interested in birds and nature over the holidays. With all generations involved, it made for a unique event blending outdoor activity, citizen science,…
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By Lambton Wildlife Inc
CBC4KIDS – Christmas Bird Count For Kids

CBC4KIDS – Christmas Bird Count For Kids

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On Saturday, December 28th from 12:30-3:30pm we will be having our 2nd annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS) at Canatara Park. A fun winter birdwatching event for kids aged 6-12 and families. Join us to learn about birds, connect with other young naturalists, and become a Citizen Scientist! FREE, RSVP today, limited spots! We will be stationed at the buildings near the Animal Farm entrance. After registration, we will divide into teams and go exploring with a local birder. These experienced guides will show participants* how to identify local birdlife, use binoculars, and lead them to find and count…
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By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Young Naturalists: Humongous Fungus

Young Naturalists: Humongous Fungus

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You will never look at your pizza the same way again!  Come learn about the humongous impact the fungus among us has on our lives while we explore the diversity hiking the Lambton County Heritage Forest. Finish off combining science and art by making a spore print! Seemingly small and insignificant, they are anything but. They come in a dazzling array of colours, shapes, and forms with equally as intriguing natural histories. Above ground, on trees, and on the surfaces of others are the things that humans have collected and revered for thousands of years for their edible and medicinal properties.…
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By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Animal Home Improvement

Animal Home Improvement

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Junior Conservationists & Young Naturalists (ages 6-16) NOVEMBER 25TH - ANIMAL HOME IMPROVEMENT @ RETURN THE LANDSCAPE -  100 CHRISTINA ST. N.  10am — 3pm   Thank you bees for pollinating, thank you birds and bats for pest control, and thank you squirrels for forgetting a few acorns. To show our appreciation for wildlife, we’re building bee, bird, bat & squirrel houses! Bird and bat houses will be donated to local natural areas to help with species at risk while the squirrel house will be donated to Heaven's Wildlife Rescue to help with rehabilitated animals. Solitary bee houses will be…
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