- PGNC Executive News
- PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
- Report: PGNC April 30 Cleanup at Hudson’s Bay Wetland
- Report: PGNC May 6 Spring Nature Walk at Cottonwood Island Park
- Wednesday May 31, 6 p.m. REAPS Presentation to City Council
Club News and Events
PGNC Executive News
At its May meeting the Executive appointed Madison Oud to fill a vacancy. Madison is pursuing an MSc at UNBC.
There will be no Executive meeting in June. The Executive will meet on Wednesday July 12. If members would like to attend, send an email to the Club at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com to obtain meeting details.
PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
It’s never too late to renew our memberships in the Prince George Naturalists Club. Thank you to everyone who is joining the PGNC or renewing memberships. 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 BC Nature magazine, liability insurance coverage for Club work parties and field trips, and access to popular events limited to Club members only.
“To be a naturalist is to be joyful, inquisitive, and at home on the world. To be home is to treat every life form as a family member”: Marina Richie.
PGNC Reports
PGNC April 30 Cleanup at Hudson’s Bay Wetland
PGNC participated in the City of Prince George’s Clean-Up Day on April 30. Nine participants picked up garbage in Hudson’s Bay Wetland Park on both sides of the channel, from Norwood Street to the Fraser River. A group had collected a pickup truck load of garbage the weekend before, but we still found about 10 bags of garbage. Last fall, a bear had gotten into the residential garbage along Regent Crescent and dragged it all into the trees. That was discouraging; our group picked up about half of it. Lots of cigarette butts this year. We received much encouragement and many positive words from passers-by. Another group which had registered to clean up several kilometres of the Heritage Trail passed through so we were able to give each other encouragement and laughs. A rewarding time was had by all (report by Sandra Kinsey).
PGNC May 6 Spring Nature Walk at Cottonwood Island Park
On May 6 a few hardy souls braved the weather forecast and went on a nature walk in Cottonwood Island Park. (It was actually, reasonable. It rained less than expected.) We observed 30 bird species including Vaux’s Swift, Pileated Woodpecker, and White-throated Sparrow. A full list of the bird species observed is available here: https://tinyurl.com/5yahdma3
We also noted a number of different species of trees and shrubs. Thanks to those who joined us! (report by Angelina Joiner).

Other Events and News
Wednesday May 31, 6 p.m. REAPS Presentation to City Council
REAPS is a longtime supporter of the PGNC’s work at that Hudson’s Bay Wetland. Now they need our help! Join REAPS on May 31st at 6 pm as they present to Council with a request for support of development of the Growing Knowledge Community Compost Garden at the new David Douglas Botanical Garden site at UNBC.
REAPS was put in an unfortunate situation after 27 years, with little notice, to relocate/rebuild at a cost of $500,000. Taking this opportunity to look forward and the growing need for continued environmental education, REAPS is asking City Council for in-kind and/or monetary support for the connection of electrical and water at the new site and final grading.
