Virginia Bluebells - a special wildflower



Glenorchy CA Community Planting Day - 2nd Opportunity - Saturday May 18th, 9:30 am

As part of a series of community planting opportunities, Conservation Halton will be holding another community planting day at the new Glenorchy Conservation Area in North Oakville.


We're looking for community volunteers for Saturday May 28 to assist with more planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.

If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Friday.

Details:

Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area

Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.


Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.

Many thanks,

Nigel Finney

Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca

False Mermaid - a Rare Vascular Plant

False Mermaid  (Floerkea proserpinacoides) 

Of note:

        "A flower of F. proserpinacoides is the logo for the Flora of North America project."

Find out more about this species at DiscoverLife

Black-throated Green Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler singing in the Sixteen Mile Creek at Glenorchy in the vicinity of the proposed James Snow Parkway.  Recorded May 22, 2011.     

Glenorchy Community Planting Day - Wednesday May 18th, 9:30 am

Conservation Halton will be holding a community planting day at the new Glenorchy Conservation Area in North Oakville.

We're looking for community volunteers for Wednesday May 18th to assist with planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.

If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Tuesday.
Details:

Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area

Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.

Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.

Happy Planting,

Nigel Finney
Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca

Enjoy A Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy A Guided Nature Walk

The Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Committee of Oakvillegreen is sponsoring a biodiversity walk is this Sunday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to noon along Neyagawa in the Natural Heritage System in North Oakville. Learn about the plants and animals and the unique ecosystem that exists at this site and learn about the impact he widening of Neyagawa will have on the area. People can park in the parking lot of the Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex (Neyagawa just north of Dundas), and meet near the complexes front doors. A car pool will be formed from there. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Learn more about Halton's natural heritage and biodiversity by getting into the thick of it! No small children please, the terrain is rough. For more info contact Karen at kkachra@cogeco.ca

Spring in Glenorchy - May 7

A beautiful morning in Glenorchy.   Most of the following pictures were taken in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in the vicinity of the proposed James Snow Parkway.

A picture is worth a thousand words.....