Join Us for a Day With Frank Ritcey
A field trip followed by an evening presentation on Saturday, March 16. The field Trip: We will meet at the parking lot just past the cattleguard in Batchelor Heights on the road to Lac du Bois. We meet at 8:45 and we can carpool from there and the convoy will leave at 9:00am precisely. We’ll park up at Lac du Bois and hike from there. Stout hiking shoes, a lunch, and a sense of adventure should be brought along with your normal list of outdoor gear. No dogs please. The … Continue reading →
Bat Researchers Request Information About Bats Using Exterior Window Shades
BC Bat Study Requests Homeowners to Report Bats Using Exterior Window Shades and Power Awnings Kamloops, British Columbia. Bats are getting injured or even squished by roll up blinds and power awnings that provide shade to homes in the summer. The BC Community Bat Program is actively seeking assistance to assess how common this is and address it accordingly. Bats are important wildlife that provide natural insect pest control. “Most people install exterior roll up blinds and power awnings on the south or west side of their house to help … Continue reading →
Workshop For Aspiring Naturalists in Clearwater
For more information, contact Emily Francis: efrancis@conservancy.bc.ca
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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
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 →