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Sun July 6 2008
DUNDAS VALLEY MOTHS
9:none PM
The Dundas Valley is one the best places to observe moths in the Hamilton area. Join Bill Lamond and the Hamilton Naturalists Club as we will observe moths attracted to mercury vapour lamps and blacklights. Bring a flashlight.
Location: Lions Club Rd., Ancaster, Meet Bill at the west end of Lions Club Rd. in the Dundas Valley.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Hamilton Naturalists Club Contact Info: Bill Lamond (519) 756-9546 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Tue July 8 2008
CITIZEN MEETING: "AEROTROPOLIS, WILL IT FLY?"
7:00 PM
1134 hectares of foodlands around the airport are being converted to an “airport employment growth district”. Environment Hamilton (citizen group) has called a public meeting Michael Desnoyers, chair of Hamiltonians for Progressive Development, is the guest speaker at the event,
The city is moving ahead with plans to industrialize 3000 acres of prime agricultural land around the airport, at a still-to-be-calculated cost, in hopes of attracting new business investment and jobs to Hamilton. Concerns about the rising cost of fuel, climate change and the loss of foodlands don’t appear to have been considered. This growth plan also dismisses the possibility of re-using older industrial areas along the Bayfront. Provincial officials apparently disagree with that premise, and with the size of the planned Airport Employment Growth District (previously known as the Aerotropolis)
Michael Desnoyers is President and CEO of Etratech Inc, a large electronic design and manufacturing company based in Burlington. He led Hamiltonians for Progressive Development in blocking a city council attempt to implement the aerotropolis plans three years ago.
The meeting will include lots of opportunity for questions and discussion.
www.environmenthamilton.org
Location: FRWY Café, 333 King Street East (at Wellington). , Hamilton,
Region: Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Environment Hamilton, Hamiltonians for Progressive Development Contact Info: contactus@environmenthamilton.org
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Wed July 9 2008
EXPLORE THE ERAMOSA KARST
6:30 PM
The Friends of Eramosa Karst invite you to join them on a hike around this unique geological area and the new park that is opening soon. We will be following the trail system through the park and seeing all the main karst features plus woodlots and water features.
Location: Upper Mt. Albion Rd., Hamilton, Park in the entrance parking lot off Upper Mt. Albion.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Elaine Serena 905-639-2702 www.friendsoferamosakarst.org
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Wed July 16 2008
HARRIS INLET WALK
6:30 PM
Explore the Harris Inlet, the largest non-industrialised natural area in Hamilton’s east harbour with Jim Howlett & Greg Reader. Home to swans, snapping turtles, fish, foxes, coyotes, beaver, black-crowned night herons and muskrats. The Hamilton Port Authority intended to fill in this area but has delayed the project due to public concerns.
Location: Hobson’s Rd., Hamilton, Park in the west parking lot of the Jervis B. Webb plant on the right hand side of Hobson’s Rd. (pier 22), between Stratherne and Kenilworth Avenues, at 1647 Burlington St. East. This is under the ove
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Jim Howlett 905 544 8514 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Sat July 24 2008 to Mon Sept 01
FROM GEISHA TO DIVA: THE KIMONOS OF ICHIMARU
An exhibition of a lavish array of elaborate kimonos of one of the most famous geishas of 20th century Japan: Ichimaru (1906-1997).
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton,
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Art Gallery of Hamilton Contact Info: info@artgalleryofhamilton.com 905-527-6610 www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
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Wed July 30 2008
TREES OF HAMILTON CEMETARY #2
6:30 PM
Join long time HNC supporter, guide and historian, Albert Butwick and Frank Morley, as we continue this fascinating tree identification walk around Hamilton cemetery.
Location: York Blvd, Hamilton, Meet at the northeast end of Dundurn Castle parking lot
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Albert Butwick and Frank Morley 905 690 1772 and 905 575 0668 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 6 2008
RBG NORTHSHORE TRAILS HIKE
5:00 PM
Join Dr. Jim Pringle for a walk along the RBG Northshore trails. You can be sure that lots of interesting plants will be observed and also a variety of birds, along this beautiful trail on the edge of Coote’s Paradise.
Location: Old Guelph Rd., Hamilton, The hike will begin and end at the RBG Nature Centre by the Arboretum on Old Guelph Rd.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Dr. Jim Pringle 905 527 1158 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 13 2008
LAKE ONTARIO STROLL
6:00 PM
Join Frank Morley of the Hamilton Naturalists Club for a nature walk along the paved Waterfront Trail beside the lake.
Location: Burlington Ship Canal, Hamilton, Meet at the lakeside parking lot at the Hamilton side of the Burlington Ship Canal.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Frank Morley 905 575 0668 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 20 2008
WINDERMERE BASIN EXCURSION
6:00 PM
Come and find out about the rehabilitation efforts being undertaken to restore this new area of parkland and plans for the wetlands within the basin, as we look for birds with Bob Curry, author of "Birds of Hamilton and the surrounding areas".
Location: Eastport Drive, Hamilton, Meet at the small parking lot along Eastport Drive at the southeast corner of the harbour just east of Pier 24.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Bob Curry 905 637 2022 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 27 2008
AN EVENING OF BIRDING AT DUNDAS MARSH
6:00 PM
Shorebirds and passerines should be migrating at this time.
Location: Olympic Drive, Dundas, Bring your binoculars and meet Brian Wylie at the Spencer Creek bridge on Olympic Drive in Dundas.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Brian Wylie 905 627 4601 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Sept 10 2008
FALL MIGRANTS AT SHELL PARK & SHELDON CREEK TRAIL OAKVILLE
6:00 PM
Dig out your binoculars and explore this "Bird Oasis" in the city with Dave Don of the Hamilton Naturalists Club .
Location: Lakeshore Rd., Oakville, Meet in the first East parking lot at the entrance to Shell Park on Lakeshore Rd, east of Burloak Dr., Oakville.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Dave Don 905 637 2426 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Thur Mar 27 2008 to Mon Mar 31
ECOHOUSE ART EXHIBITION SERIES: GORD PULLAR, HAMILTON: DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Extended Exhibition - Until March 31st EcoHouse will feature the darkly comical and outstanding artwork of illustrator Gord Pullar.
The series shows Hamilton and surrounding area; "I've been out walking and riding around Hamilton with drawing materials for a few years. After a while you can get to know it, and all of the streets, buildings, trails and other stuff." He freely expresses his likes and dislikes of the city through various pieces of artwork, including comics, sketches, water-colour paintings, and etching with a focus on local scenes, architecture, and advertising. He notes, "Someone told me once that when you draw, it comes in through your eyes, gets processed by your brain, goes into your heart and comes out through your hand."
Mr. Pullar's mixed feelings towards our city are very clear in his artwork. "Hamilton gets under your skin and you love it for all of the good things here, and, you can also hate it and be frustrated by it." Mr. Pullar has made many advertising posters for different companies in Hamilton. His awareness and understanding of the many environmental issues in Hamilton and the political message in his work is clear.
Location: Green Venture's EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, www.greenventure.ca
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Green Venture Contact Info: Sapphire Singh garden@greenventure.ca 905-540-8787 x18 www.greenventure.ca
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