Nature in the City - Speaker Series
Events run from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Jan. 27 - How to be a Happy Camper: The Happy Camper,
award-winning writer and speaker, as he shares why we seek the wilderness and how to enjoy it. Learn outdoor tips, camping gadgets, portaging etiquette, and even how to make a bush martini. With stories from his adventures across Canada, this is one talkyou won’t want to miss. - (Kevin Callan)
Feb 3 - By the Sweep of the Bay - 5 years with Coyotes: Learn about Rankine’s five years studying a pack of Eastern Coyotes. Having gained their trust, he shows they’re not the threat many believe. He’ll share funny and moving stories and help ease fears about these intelligent animals in rural and urban areas. (David Rankine)
Feb 10 - Pollinators - Their Importance and How We Can Support Them: Nearly 90% of flowering plants and 75% of food crops rely on pollinators, making them vital to ecosystems and agriculture. Beyond the well-known honeybee, native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and moths also play key roles but face major threats. In his presentation, Jordan Phelps from Pollinator Partnership Canada will discuss their importance, challenges, and how we can help protect them. (Jordan Phelps)
Feb. 17 - To See is Continuing Gift: Harry Cartner, the President of the London Camera Club, will explain how creating impactful photographic images is not about the equipment. It IS about seeing - seeing light, seeing compositions, and capturing what you feel in the final image.
Feb. 24 - Biodiversity Gardening and the restoration of Nature: Many Londoners enjoy gardening, but most plants in the city are not native. Human activities have harmed wildlife habitats. Gardeners can help by using native plants, which support birds, mammals, and insects. What are native plants? What do insects eat? How can we help birds? By increasing biodiversity in our gardens, we can make a difference. Dr. Nina Zitani promotes diversity and will guide you in supporting wildlife in your backyard.
Mar. 3 - Birds in the City: Located within the Carolinian Zone, the Forest City (and surrounding area) is host to an impressive array of birds, with over 300 species recorded in the city alone. Join local nature photographer Brian Lasenby as he highlights some of this extraordinary diversity, along with the need for continued habitat protection.
There is no charge for these events. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. They suggest early arrival for good seating. Families and visitors are welcome!
The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let’s do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us
Parking available underground, no charge if you get a parking voucher good for two hours.
