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November 24th meeting: The Sacred Valley: Birding Adventures in Peru

Please join the Richmond Hill and West Humber Naturalists at our annual joint meeting and talk. This year’s talk will be presented by Gene Denzel. Last April, Gene and Charlene Denzel were fortunate to be able to visit Peru. Five days of the trip were with a group tour to Machu Picchu and the sacred valley, through Adventure Canada. Surrounding this were some solo sightseeing in Lima, and several one-day and one week-long birding trip, with car, driver, and guide. The talk will mostly concentrate on the Machu Picchu portion, but will also feature birds seen on the various outings (ranging from sealevel to 4500 metres, covering a variety of habitats).  Along the way, Gene will also share some of the unplanned adventures they ran into.

Time: 7:30pm
Location: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, Wallace Hall.
10066 Yonge St.,
North of Major Mackenzie Dr., West side.
For info contact Marianne Yake at 905-883-3047, or visit www.RHNaturalists.ca.

Above: Machu Picchu
Below: Chestnut-crested Coronet
Photos by Gene Denzel, April 2011

Posted Monday, November 14th, 2011 in Events, Frontpage
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RHN General Meeting & Lecture

Thursday October 20th at 7:30 pm
Dr. Ian Shelton,
Astronomer

“Why the World Won’t Come to An End in 2012″

Location:
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church
Wallace Hall
10066 Yonge St
just north of Major MacKenzie Drive on the west side

Please join us and bring along a friend.

Posted Monday, October 17th, 2011 in Events
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Great German Mills Creek clean-up

Joe Agg’s Great German Mills Creek clean-up continues every Sunday from October 9th through November.

Gloves and garbage bags will be supplied.  Please dress according to the weather.  Wear long pants and bring rubber boots if you have them.  Drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, bug repellant and a light snack are also recommended.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event or need further information please contact Joe Agg to register.  He can be reached by email: joe.agg@hotmail.com or by phone: (905) 884-5012

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Posted Sunday, October 16th, 2011 in Environment, Events, Frontpage
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Baker’s Woods Trail Opening

Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The TRCA event promises to be a fun morning, with lots of activities!

A pancake breakfast is being served, the Ontario Forestry Association has an exciting children’s activity planned, Vaughan and York Region will be leading tours through the woods and a scavenger hunt will be held to engage children in the activities and displays.

Also Richmond Hill Naturalists volunteers are needed! Volunteers are needed to help out  with the display table between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please contact Marianne Yake as president@rhnaturalists.ca if you are able to help.

Joe Agg, who has been spearheading a major clean-up  of German Mills Creek in Richmond Hill, will be leading a group of volunteers at Baker’s Bush on Oct 2 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to help should meet at the Baker’s Woods parking lot (1st driveway on the  east side of Thornhill Woods Dr., just north of highway 7, west of Bathurst)

Posted Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 in Events
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RHN Earth Hour gathering

Join the Richmond Hill Naturalists for Earth Hour, Saturday March 26, 2011 just before 8:30 pm
Celebrate with us by candlelight, flashlight, etc.

Watch as we see Richmond Hill and south of us turn off the lights.

Meet us at Yonge and Hopkin Streets
Just south of Major MacKenzie and the Main Library
Remember to turn off the lights before you leave home.

Posted Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 in Events, Frontpage
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