- PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
- PGNC Next Executive Meeting, Wednesday May 8
- PGNC Curlew Field Trip, 9 a.m. Sunday April 21
- PGNC Hudson’s Bay Wetland Cleanup, 9 a.m. Sunday April 28
- PGNC Nature Walk and Intro to eBird, 9 a.m. Saturday May 4
- REAPS Annual General Meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday May 4
- FWCP: Deadline to submit applications to join the Board: Monday June 3, 2024
- About this newsletter
Club News and Events
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 May 8
The next Executive meeting will be on Wednesday May 8. 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.
PGNC Curlew Field Trip, 9 a.m., Sunday April 21
Join us for the annual field trip to see curlews. Meet under the Spruceland Shopping Centre sign near the bus stop for waiver signing. For more information contact us at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com.
PGNC Hudson’s Bay Wetland Cleanup, 9 a.m. Sunday April 28
PGNC Nature Walk and Intro to eBird, 9 a.m. Saturday May 4
Other Events and News
REAPS Annual General Meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday May 4
The Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (R.E.A.P.S.) AGM will be at the Bob Harkins branch of the Prince George Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The Society is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join the Board to bring a collaborative, joyful, and energetic approach to bolster their work for a green sustainable community where people and the planet thrive.
You will obtain valuable volunteer experience that looks great on your resume; share your skills, time and expertise; meet and network with others who are active in the recycling community; help green your local community; learn new skills and create a better work-life balance.
Our board provides leadership and oversight for our programs and activities. Directors collaboratively represent the interests of our members and the broader community.
For more information on the positions email volunteer@reaps.org. Contact the R.E.A.P.S. office at 561-7327 and check out our website at www.reaps.org
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/
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.