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SUMMARY:Annual Picnic/Social - Fishtrap Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:June 10\, 2026 – Annual Picnic/Social – Fishtrap Creek Park\nTime: 6:30 pm\nProvided: Strawberries and ice cream for dessert\nWhat to bring: Personal picnic food and drinks\nLocation: picnic shelter behind the Ellwood baseball field on 31580 MacLure Rd.\nParking: on either side of the ball diamonds\nIn order to know how many tables to reserve\, please register with Hank and Alice Roos by June 9 at haroos12@gmail.com or call 604-853-4283
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/annual-picnic-social-fishtrap-creek-park/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Activities|AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Roy Kittles Trail in Mission
DESCRIPTION:The trail is a 1km long family friendly loop trail. Guided by recently retired municipal forest technologist\, Kelly Kitsch. We will see a magnificent old growth Douglas-fir\, second growth and third growth forests with a chance to see some rare species\, some experimental trials\, and do some plant identification. Sturdy footwear recommended as the trail is sometimes uneven. \nParking is limited\, parallel only on the narrow road\, and a small place for about 3 cars to back into (try to carpool if possible) \nTime: 6:30 pm at trailhead \nDirections: Take Hwy 11 north to Mission\, continue on Cedar Valley Connector\, Cedar Street\, turn sharp right onto Dewdney Trunk Road\, Past Steelhead\, to McCoombs Road on your right. If you have passed the landfill you are too far. Allow 30 minutes from Abbotsford. \nParking: Parking is limited\, parallel only on the narrow road\, and a small place for about 3 cars to back into (try to carpool if possible) \nLevel: easy to moderate \nDuration: 1-1.5 hours \nTo register haroos12@gmail.com or 604-853-4283
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/roy-kittles-trail-in-mission/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Activities|Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Manning Park Meadows\, all day
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday July 7 – Manning Park Meadows (all day) – Weather Permitting\nCascade Lookout – to take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the valley below.\nViewpoint Loop 600 m loop\, 20 mins return\, 100 m elevation change.\nPaintbrush Trail 1.5 km loop\, 30 mins return\, little elevation change. Starts from either the upper or lower parking lot at the end of the Blackwall Road. Excellent wildflower viewing from early July to mid-August.\nLevel – Easy\nWe will leave Abbotsford at 8:00 am and arrive at Manning Park Lodge at 10:00 am.\nBring lunch\, water\, and sunscreen\, etc. and dress for the weather\, sturdy footwear is a must.\nCarpooling is recommended and can be arranged.\nRegister with Hank/Alice at haroos12@gmail.com or 604-853-4283/604-614-1049 no later than Sunday July 5
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/manning-park-meadows-all-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Activities|Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T213000
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SUMMARY:Winter Songbirds - Dilan Praat
DESCRIPTION:Investigating Winter Songbird Movement and Survival along an Urbanization Gradient – Dilan Praat\, M.Sc Candidate\, SFU.\nDescription:\nUrbanization involves the modification of natural habitats but also creates novel urban habitats which are full of both opportunities and perils for birds. As global urban landcover is expected to double over the next 30 years\, it is critical to learn how birds interact with and survive in these novel habitats. While past research projects have investigated how breeding songbirds navigate city life during the summer\, there is very little research into how wintering songbirds are using cities. My ongoing thesis investigates how the survival and movement of Golden-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia atricapilla) vary across an urbanization gradient in the Vancouver area. During this talk\, I will discuss techniques used to study urban songbirds including radio-tagging and colour-banding\, findings from my research so far\, and share some steps both people and communities can take to make cities safer for our feathered friends.\nBiography:\nDilan Praat completed his BSc\, with honours at the University of the Fraser Valley. He has also worked as an environmental technician at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve and as a laboratory technician at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Biology Department. He is currently completing his M.Sc. in Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University where he is supervised by Dr. David Green and Dr. Elizabeth Gow.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/winter-songbirds-dilan-praat/
LOCATION:Ravine Park Hatchery\, 2395 Crescent Way\, Abbotsford\, BC
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Oct meeting - Remarkable Trees Around the World\, Susan Murray
DESCRIPTION:Remarkable Trees Around the World – Susan Murray\nPlease join nature photographer and arborist Susan M. Murray as she takes you on a colourful journey around the world to view some of the most amazing trees on earth! Some of these wonderful trees are giants\, a few are dwarves but all are important to the world’s biological diversity. Some are so old or growing in conditions so severe that  their resilience is truly remarkable. Several outstanding local trees will be highlighted in this talk. \nMs. Murray taught horticulture and arboriculture at the post-secondary level from 1979 to 2013 at both BCIT and KPU and is now enjoying her retirement activities. Passionate about plants and photography\, Susan has collected thousands of images of plants from around the world\, both in their native habitats and in garden settings. Recently\, she visited and photographed gardens in Japan and the United Kingdom. \nLocally\, the Rhododendron and Magnolia collections in Darts Hill Garden Park (DHGP) are favorite photography subjects. Since first touring the garden with Francisca Darts in 1991\, Susan has had a keen interest in the plants in the garden and is currently the chair of the DHGP Collection Committee. Susan is also the author of Our Sylvan Heritage\, a Guide to the Magnificent Trees of the South Fraser\, a full- colour book describing 350 tree species growing along the streets\, in the parks and other public spaces of the South Fraser region. \nHer most recent publication (2025)\, available for purchase from the author\, is Rhododendron Hybrids and the Trees that Shade Them: A Guide to Darts Hill Garden Park. This easy to use and beautifully illustrated guide features over 200 rhododendron hybrids found in Darts Hill Garden Park and includes over 250 full-colour photographs.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/oct-meeting-remarkable-trees-around-the-world-susan-murray/
LOCATION:Ravine Park Hatchery\, 2395 Crescent Way\, Abbotsford\, BC
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species\, A Threat to Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Erica Mulder will be speaking on invasive species and their threat to biodiversity. \nInvasive species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to biodiversity world-wide\, second only to habitat loss. Join us for an introduction to invasive species\, what they are\, how they came to be here and what impacts they have on our local ecology. Learn about some of the highest priority species for the Fraser Valley\, including new and emerging species\, as well as information on decision making and management practices. \nErica Mulder is the Outreach Coordinator for the Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society (FVISS). She is currently working on a diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems out of the University of Victoria and is involved in a variety of community stewardship projects.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/invasive-species-a-threat-to-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Ravine Park Hatchery\, 2395 Crescent Way\, Abbotsford\, BC
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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