Several Richmond Hill Naturalists are among the more than 7,000 people from across Canada (and from several countries around the world) participating in and/or sponsoring a participant in the Baillie Birdathon. During a 24-hour period in May, participants attempt to find as many bird species as they can, sponsored at a flat rate, or on […]
The 2008 Christmas Bird Count for the Richmond Hill Circle was held on 20 December 2008. There were 34 field observers and 9 feeder-watchers. A total of 54 species (plus a hawk and a gull of unknown species) were observed, totalling just shy of 4500 birds. These numbers are fairly typical. The highlights included a […]
The Richmond Hill Naturalists officially announces the formation of a new special interest section of the club — an astronomy group, to be known as the AstroNats. “We are thrilled to have the AstroNats join our club,” said Richmond Hill Naturalists’ President Marianne Yake. “With the AstroNats we will be able to extend our enjoyment […]
Don’t miss our annual Richmond Hill Naturalists AGM and Potluck Dinner on Thursday, April 17th. Dinner will be at 6pm, followed by a guest speaker presentation at 7:30pm. This year, the RHN is proud to present, Travels with Theo: Coastal Chile and Puru by Theo Hoffman, Pharmacist, Biochemist, Professor Emeritus of U. of Toronto, Serious […]
The Richmond Hill Naturalists have recently learned that the University of Toronto is planning to close David Dunlap Observatory, declare the lands ‘surplus’ and sell it off in an ‘open bid’ process to those who can most afford this 189 acres, i.e., developers! The University of Toronto’s Governing Council will meet on October 30th at […]
