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KNC February Meeting Presentation

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Our regular monthly meeting presentation on February 15 will be by Shae Turner, Master of Science student at TRU. Understanding the Role of Feather Moult in the Winter Lives of Our Migratory Songbirds Each year, migratory songbirds travel thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in Canada to spend their winter in the tropics. Moult, the process of replacing feathers, is a fundamental part of birds’ annual life cycle, yet we still know little about it. In this talk, I will introduce you to the importance of moult in the … Continue reading →

Screening of the Last Shark Documentary

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Join us at the Thompson Rivers University  Clock Tower on Thursday, March 7, for a screening and fundraising event of The Last Shark Doc- make a small cash donation at the door to help The Last Shark team continue campaigning and enjoy a screening of this unreleased documentary! Doors open at 6 with the screening beginning at 6:30 and free parking is available on campus. More information and free tickets at: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/249029-public-screening-of-the-last-shark-documentary-at-thompson-river-university/#/ This eye-opening film explores the disappearance of great white sharks off South Africa’s coast and the ongoing use … Continue reading →

Big Bird Day Is Almost Here

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  Sunday, May 28 is the Ralph Ritcey Big Bird Day. Two teams will compete to find the most bird species. This fun, friendly competition takes place on Sunday, May 28th. The search begins at MIDNIGHT and ends at 4:00 PM on the 28th. Phone Glenn Dreger at 250-372-3837, gdreger45@gmail.com to be placed on Team South (Note: Glenn is away until the 22nd, can be reached by e-mail or Facebook only until then). Team North leader is June Kitamura at 250-374-8734 or email Teresa Corboy, teresa_corboy@hotmail.com. HOME BIRDERS are most welcome. The tally will take … Continue reading →

First Ever Meeting of the Kamloops Naturalist Club

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We are creating an archive of historical documents for the club and we have the minutes of the first meeting. The inaugural meeting was about 51 years ago on February 10, 1972. It was held in the library of Stuart Wood School starting at 8:15 pm. Over 60 people attended. Many of our current club members will know or remember the individuals who started the club. Nonie Embleton chaired the first part of the meeting and welcomed everyone on behalf of Elton Anderson, Executive Secretary of the BC Federation of … Continue reading →

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