NATURE IN NIAGARA SERIES
The Nature in Niagara Series is an outreach program for the general public designed to generate interest in our local natural environment as a way of gaining their support for conservation and preservation of our natural heritage. In partnership with the Fort Erie Public Library, The Bert Miller Nature Club will be holding two informational Wednesday evening seminars: one on local waterfowl and one on the flora & fauna of Marcy Woods. During the seminars, the importance of preserving habitat and biodiversity will be discussed, as well as identification techniques and use of optics. Call the Library, at 905-871-2546 to reserve your free ticket. Each seminar will be followed by a field outing the following weekend.
Seminar A
| Topic: | Wonderful Waterfowl |
| Date: | Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
| Time: | 7 pm |
| Place: | Fort Erie Public Library, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie |
| Description: | Local birding naturalists will guide the beginner in the identification of birds along the Niagara River. Learn how to use binoculars and other optics to locate birds in their natural environment. |
| Outing: | Birding Along the Niagara River |
| Date: | Sat. Feb. 6th or Sun. Feb. 7, 2010. (weather permitting) |
| Time: | 9:30 am |
| Place: | Old Fort parking lot on Dominion Rd. Various stops will be made along the river between the Old Fort and Chippawa. |
Seminar B
| Topic: | Fabulous Flora & Fauna in Marcy Woods |
| Date: | Wednesday, April 21, 2010. |
| Time: | 7 pm |
| Place: | Fort Erie Public Library, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie |
| Description: | Join fellow nature enthusiasts identifying common local wildflowers, birds, amphibians and more. Learn how biodiversity and habitat conservation is important for both wildlife and you. |
| Outing: | Take a Walk on the Wild Side |
| Date: | Sat. Apr. 24th. 2010 |
| Time: | 9:30 am |
| Place: | Travel south on Holloway Bay Rd. to the parking lot on the right. Your leader will guide you into Marcy Woods where you will be astounded and amazed by this very special habitat! NOTE: Marcy Woods is privately owned and permission is needed to enter the property. |