To the seasons of life
Liana Ortega is with the group’s bats BC she is from Kamloops and will present March 20th at the Nicola naturalist Society in Merritt.
The Nicola Naturalist Society is having a presentation on Bats on March 20th 2025. The The group with President Alan Berger + many community members meet at the Nicola Valley institute of technologies lecture theater at 7:00, generally the third Thursday of the month.
Seven PM, NVIT Lecture theatre top of the hill Belshaw Avenue Merritt BC CA.
Reminder that this month’s meeting is dealing with Indigenous issues of stream and river ideal conditions.
Tomorrow’s meeting is at 7: PM at the Nicola Valley institute of technology, top of the hill Bell Shaw Avenue in Merit British Columbia, Canada. Free parking in the parking lot.
The Nicola Naturalist Society INC is having its bird count on Saturday the 14th of December in Merritt BC. This will be the 26th annual count by volunteer members. The stats are compiled and sent to the Audubon Society.
This pyror beetle showed up after the wildfires of 2023. I believe it was anyway. It was photographed on a wooden edge of an apartment building. These beetles live on burnt wood according to sources.
It’s coming up to the 21st of November next Thursday. And that’s the evening that the Nicola naturalists are doing a presentation on wildfire. The presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Nicola Valley institute of Technology, top of the hill Bell Shaw Avenue in Merritt, British Columbia. The event is hosted by the Nicola naturalist Society Incorporated and its members.
The group is fond of saying everybody is welcome. They’re going to appreciate memberships and donations. And there is also a random drawing fundraiser for donated items at the break and the money goes toward a bursary for an nvit student.
Hope to see you there …
Frogs and toads are both amphibians belonging to the Anura order, but they have some differences:
So, while they share many similarities as amphibians, these distinctions help differentiate between frogs and toads.
The Nicola Naturalist society is involved in frog counts at over years since 2022 have been monitoring Spade foots and appreciate input on sightings.
Tom Willms lead in the reintroduction of beavers to the Nicola Valley is presenting the program this Thursday at The Nicola Naturalist Society INC’s regular meeting. The meeting begins at 7:PM at the NVIT lecture theater Belshaw avenue top of the hill campus.
The Society is saying that Beavers are being noted as conservationist creatures with a rightful place in the ecology.
They don’t always build lodges some have network tunnels in the river banks. The places where they build lodges and dams once considered nusence are now recognized as natures fire control. KDG
Meet Tom this Thursday and hear the beaver scoop. Free parking membership or donation encouraged;the group often says all welcome. A draw foe donated goods is available proceeds go towards a student bursary at the college.
Crows have a complex and fascinating relationship with people. These highly intelligent birds are known for their problem-solving skills and adaptability. Throughout history and across cultures, crows have been both revered and feared. They are often associated with different symbolic meanings, ranging from wisdom and insight to mischief and foreboding.
In some communities, crows are considered sacred and are even seen as bearers of messages from the spirit world. However, they are also sometimes viewed as pests due to their scavenging habits and ability to cause damage to crops.
Studies have shown that crows can recognize individual human faces and hold grudges against people who have threatened them in the past. On the other hand, crows have also been known to form mutually beneficial relationships with humans. For example, some crows have been observed bringing gifts (such as shiny objects) to people who regularly feed them.
Overall, the relationship between crows and people is multifaceted, with aspects of both conflict and cooperation. This unique dynamic continues to capture the interest of researchers and enthusiasts alike.
The local naturalist club will be holding their January meeting on Thursday the 18th starting at 7 PM, at the local college lecture theater top of the hill on Belshaw avene Merritt BC.
Featured presenter Frank Ritcey will show photos and talk about his experience in Wells Gray Provincial park.
Frank has had a storied career that included a wildlife people conflict mediator.
The Society is fond of saying all welcome, membership or donation requested. (Silent draw) for donated items go towards a nursery for a college student.
Free parking no beverages or eats inside the lecture theater.
A view from another nature group, the London Linnean Society.
Registration closed, the AGM on Saturday May 6th one PM, Langley Golf course.
The Federation, BC Nature, is having its AGM this weekend in Langley BC,
SOURCE: Web capture.
Federation of British Columbian Naturalists.
Post Kevin D Griffiths, The Proprietor Review, Merritt BC CA.
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https://bcnature.org/bc_nature_agm_20
BC Nature is made of members of local naturalist clubs; including ours from the Nicola Naturalist Society.
I would change nothing about myself; I will leave that to forces I come up to and continue to grow in experience and comfort of peace.🤳
The NNS is participating in the annual Christmas bird count again this year. On Saturday the members and president Alan Burger will go out and count and classify numbers of our our featured friends. The goal beyond the pleasant outing and enjoying a fellowship experience will provide data. The data is for here is usually published by February and those that care take note over time and experience in the dynamics of ornithology and its progress or decline.
This will be the 24th Christmas Bird Count in the Merritt count circle. You don’t have to be an expert birder to participate – the count is done in groups and there are always one or more experienced birders in each group. So this is a great way to learn the winter birds in the Nicola Valley. To register please email: nicolanaturalists@gmail.com
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