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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in London, ON, CanadaNature in the City: Ducks in London
View EventThe 2019 series kicks off with Raeanne Muir, a long-time volunteer with Ducks Unlimited, who will describe the excellent work done by that organization in preserving wetlands, an important environmental asset. Raeanne will also highlight the many species of ducks we can observe in the London area.
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in london, ON, CanadaNature in the City: The Thames River: Its Present and Future
View EventLondon’s Thames River, winding throughout the city, has had its ebbs and flows. Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s General Manager, Ian Wilcox, will describe the health, care, and future opportunities of the Thames.
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in London, ON, CanadaNature in the City: Groundhog Day: The History, Culture, and Biology of Hibernation
View EventWestern University’s Alan MacEachern of the History Department and Jim Staples of the Biology Department will talk about the folklore and fact of groundhogs and other hibernators. Come and find out what makes Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil tick and hear all about their biology.
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)
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Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in London, ON, CanadaNature in the City: Celestial Events and the Night Skies over London
View EventAstrophotographer Ryan Fraser will return to Nature in the City to take us on a trip to the stars. Ryan will also show us how to capture the experience through photography. Will he manage to “eclipse” the popularity of his last talk? Come and find out!
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in London, ON, CanadaNature in the City: London’s Urban Forest
View EventSara Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner for the City of London, will take us out on a limb to learn about the urban forest. With a focus on climate change, Sara will consider what measures need to be employed to ensure our future City remains “liveable”. While in the midst of winter, we will reflect on assisted migration and warm afternoons enjoying the shade from the canopy of London’s trees - a treasure we need to nourish and protect.
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Central Library in london, ON, CanadaNature in the City: Woodland Restoration from the Ground Up
View EventWill future generations value our natural spaces as much as we do? What can the Garden Club of London’s Woodland Restoration Project teach us about the legacy we leave behind in nature? Roseann McKay describes a memorable journey of selfeducation, conservation, and stewardship.
Six consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street. Seating is limited. People are seated on a first come, first served basis. We suggest early arrival for good seating.
Free admission. Plus, up to two hours free validated parking at Citi Plaza during library hours. Families 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.
Co-sponsored by Nature London (www. naturelondon.ca) and the London Public Library (www.londonpubliclibrary.ca)