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News from Ontario Nature

The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas

Submitted by Joe Crowley, Ontario Nature
Over the summer we have been running reptile and amphibian workshops to teach interested volunteers how to survey for these species and report them to the new atlas project.

For more information about how to participate in the new Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas, please visit our website at www.ontarionature.org/atlas.

Join Nature Guardians on Facebook!

Submitted by Lenore Nadeau, Ontario Nature
Get the latest updates on our activities to engage youth by joining our Nature Guardians page on Facebook. With opportunities to share stories and photos, the Nature Guardians page gives young people a voice.

Check out some shared pictures from the 2010 Youth Summit for Biodiversity here.

Young Naturalist Clubs Outing

Submitted by Gabe Camozzi, Ontario Nature
This past June, Ontario Nature welcomed young naturalists from the Saugeen and Owen Sound Field Naturalists clubs to the Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve. Led on an informative walk by Joe Crowley, we found plenty of snakes, salamanders, frogs, and more.

To learn about Joe’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas, visit www.ontarionature.org/atlas.

News from the Nature Network

All About Mushrooms

Submitted by Caroline Mash, Dufferin County
Join renowned naturalist Bob Bowles and learn about mushrooms. Forays will take place on September 18 at 10 am near Alliston and September 19 at 10 am near Barrie. Cost: $10. For more information go to www.dufferinmuseum.com/forest.

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News from Other Organizations

Volunteer at the 5th Annual Check Your Watershed Day 2010

Submitted by Lori Dagenais, EcoSpark
Help measure small streams to record water and fish movement around the Oak Ridges Moraine on Saturday, July 17th. No experience is necessary; you will receive training in the morning. Lunch will also be provided.

For more information or to register, contact Lori Dagenais at cywd@ecospark.ca or visit www.ecospark.ca/monitoringthemoraine.

Events

Remarkable Reptiles Weekend at Bruce Peninsula National Park, Aug 21-22. For details on this event, visit www.ontarionature.org/connect/events.php or contact Joe Crowley at joec@ontarionature.org.
rare Charitable Research Reserve’s Event Listings
- Salamanders at rare! An interactive talk and hike, Saturday, July 17th
- Edible Wilds with Brad Booker, Wednesday, July 21st
- Overland Hike Series with Julia Marko-Dunn, Saturday, July 24th
- Springbank Community Gardens Tour and Gardening Workshop, Wednesday, July 28th
Niagara Falls Nature Club’s Event Listings
- Evening Walk to Lathrop Woods, Wednesday, August 4th
- Evening Walk to Queenston Heights, Wednesday, August 11th
- Evening Walk to Baden-Powell Park, Wednesday, August 18th
- Evening Walk in Heartland Forest, Wednesday, August 25th
For more details on each event, visit www.ontarionature.org/discover/member_groups/
NN_calendar.php.

Upcoming Nature Network News Deadlines

The next issue of the Nature Network News will be sent on August 15, 2010. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2010.

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