- PGNC Interpretive Nature Walk at Hudson’s Bay Wetland, Saturday May 18, 9:30 a.m.
- PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
- PGNC Next Executive Meeting, Wednesday June 12
- Report: PGNC Nature Walk and Introduction to eBird, May 4
- FWCP: Deadline to submit applications to join the Board: Monday June 3, 2024
- BC Nature: Bat Ambassador Training, June 6
- BC Nature scholarships, deadline to apply: June 21
- BC Nature webinar: Tackling the Problem of Agricultural Pesticide Use to Protect Bugs & Birds
- About this newsletter
Club News and Events
PGNC Interpretive Nature Walk at Hudson’s Bay Wetland, Saturday May 18, 9:30 a.m.
We will meet at the parking lot of The Exploration Place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday May 18. Join us! Bring your camera or binoculars. For more information contact us at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com. Facebook: @PGNaturalists, Instagram: PGNaturalists.
PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
Thank you to everyone who is joining the PGNC or renewing memberships for 2024. Your membership supports the Prince George Naturalists Club and BC Nature, our parent organization, in all their good work.
E-Transfer is available by sending to PrinceGeorgeNaturalistsClub@gmail.com and it goes directly into the Club’s bank account. No secret word is needed. Payments by cheque can be mailed to Prince George Naturalists Club, PO Box 1092, Prince George BC V2L 4V2.
Memberships run from January 1 to December 31. Cost is $25 per calendar year for individuals, $40 for a family, and $15 for students. Benefits of membership: Subscription to the online version of BC Nature magazine, liability insurance coverage for Club work parties and field trips, and access to popular events limited to Club members only. Add $5 if you wish to receive a printed version of the BC Nature magazine in the mail.
“To be a naturalist is to be joyful, inquisitive, and at home in the world. To be home is to treat every life form as a family member”: Marina Richie.
PGNC Next Executive Meeting, Wednesday June 12
The next Executive meeting will be on Wednesday June 12. All members are welcome to attend. If you wish to attend, send an email to the Club at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com to obtain meeting details.
Report: PGNC Nature Walk and Introduction to eBird, May 4
It was a lovely day to walk around Cottonwood Island Park on May 4. We got a great look at the nesting Great-horned Owls thanks to Cathy’s scope. Thank you to the 10 people who joined us. We observed 38 bird species even though it was relatively quiet. Here’s our full eBird species list if you’re interested. https://ebird.org/checklist/S171971743
Other Events and News
FWCP: Deadline to submit applications to join the Board: Monday June 3, 2024
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is seeking a new public board member for the Peace Region Board. If you’re interested in fish and wildlife, have experience working with stewardship groups, and are ready to help make important decisions about our work in the Peace Region, apply by Monday, June 3 to join our Peace Region board. We hope to welcome a new public board member this summer. For more details see this link: https://fwcp.ca/join-peace-region-board/
BC Nature: Bat Ambassador Training, June 6
BC Nature is offering an online training opportunity with BC Community Bats Program to become a certified Bat Ambassador. Registration can be completed here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bat-ambassador-training-tickets-885673933577?aff=oddtdtcreator
More information about Bat Ambassadors can be found here: https://bcbats.ca/get-involved/become-a-bat-ambassador/
BC Nature scholarships, deadline to apply: June 21
The PG Naturalists Club has received word there has been only one applicant for the two student scholarships available from BC Nature:
1. The Rene Savigny Scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to a post-secondary
student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program that contributes to
awareness, appreciation, and understanding of our natural environment.
2. The Bert Brink Scholarship for $2,500 is awarded to graduate students.
Applicants should be registered in full-time studies towards a post-graduate
degree at an accredited institution of higher learning, in a program which
will lead to a Masters or Doctoral Degree in a discipline which contributes
to an awareness, appreciation, improved management of flora and fauna,
conservation, restoration, and understanding of our natural environment.
Deadline is June 21 for both.
BC Nature webinar: Tackling the Problem of Agricultural Pesticide Use to Protect Bugs & Birds
Dr. Christy Morrissey of University of Saskatchewan recently presented a webinar on tackling the problem of agricultural pesticide use to protect bugs and birds. A recording is now available on Nature Canada’s Youtube channel here. If you have any questions for Dr. Morrisey you can reach out to her at: christy.morrissey@usask.ca
About This Newsletter
The newsletter is sent from the PGNC mailing address: princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com. We welcome contributions from members and supporters about matters of interest to naturalists. Feel free to send stories and links to princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com.