Abbotsford Mission Nature Club

Vedder River Walk
2022-03-07 00:00 (America/Vancouver)
Vedder River Walk with Rita Bot
Easy flat walk with open views and waterfowl viewing opportunities from trails along wetlands.
We will walk on the dike and part of the Vedder Loop Trail from the parking lot of the Yarrow Community Centre.
(Drive into Yarrow, turn left on to Community St. just past the Mighty Moose and Gift Shop.Go to the end of the road.)
Bring a lunch or buy a tasty snack at Chestnut Springs Bakery. We’ll eat at the picnic shelter in Yarrow Park.

Please register in advance by contacting Rita: rbot12@shaw.ca

March 2022 Monthly Meeting
2022-03-07 00:00
Monthly AMNC Meeting (Via Zoom)

Guest Speaker: Natashia Cox, Program Director for Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition, Importance of Wetlands
Natashia is a Registered Biology Technologist and qualified Environmental Professional. She holds a professional certification in Ecological Restoration from the University of Victoria and has a Bachelor of Arts in physical geography and ecology concentration from the University of the Fraser Valley. She is dedicated to resource management and watershed planning. Her goal is to conserve natural assets and create opportunities for communities to connect with nature. As an experienced project manager, she leads complex projects and programs including designing and implementing habitat restoration projects, sensitive habitat inventory mapping, radio-telemetry, and bio-engineering.

Learn more about the importance of local wetlands and their protection and restoration from Natashia, and enjoy a very engaging presenter.

Member meeting (Zoom) Justine Nelson & Lara Volgyesi, Rivershed Society of BC
2022-02-04 00:00
Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program
Details to follow.

Fieldtrip - Saturday Jan 15
2022-01-11 00:00
Aldergrove Regional Park, Saturday, January 15, 2022, 10:00am – Noon
This outing can be adapted to the group and the weather to be either easy or have a few gentle slopes. You will walk through mixed forests, along a creek and wetlands and hopefully get some great vistas. You must register in advance for this fieldtrip. You will receive full location details upon registration. To register please contact wendy@dadalt.net or 604-856-2575.

Zoom Meeting - January 12, 7:30p,
2022-01-11 00:00
Coastal Western Painted Turtle Recovery on the South Coast of BC
Speaker: Aimee Mitchell, Biologist
Hear updates on the conservation of this Species at Risk and local projects underway to create new habitat and assist it’s survival. The Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) is the only remaining freshwater turtle species in BC.

Field Trip - Sumas Mountain
2021-10-04 00:00
John Vissers will be hosting a field trip to Sumas Mountain.
Please email John (john.vissers@gmail.com) to pre-register.

Zoom Annual Christmas meeting
2021-10-04 00:00
Annual Christmas meeting via Zoom.

Field Trip - Harrison Bay eagles
2021-10-04 00:00
Eagles at Harrison Bay.
Please contact Ken Summers (ken.summers@telus.net) to register for this outing.

Zoom Meeting - Sarah Schreier - Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society
2021-10-04 00:00
Sarah Schreier is the Executive Director of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. Ms. Schreier is passionate about protecting and restoring White Sturgeon populations in the Fraser River. With over 20 years of experience working with social and environmental issues, Ms. Schreier is inspired by the energy and dedication of all those working together to make difference to protect critical habitat on the Fraser River and the incredible species that depend on it for survival.

Club meeting via Zoom
2021-10-04 00:00
Speaker Sofi Hindmarch
Topic – Barn Owls

Summer walk
2021-06-10 00:00
McDonald Park features picnicking and fishing under mature Cottonwood trees along a stretch of the Sumas River. The Sumas River dyke runs along and beyond the park and offers and easy and scenic walk with views of the river, Sumas Mountain and farm scenes.
Meet at the parking lot at the north end of No. 3 Road (EXIT 104) off Hwy 1.
To register, contact Rita at rbot12@shaw.ca

Club Social & Stroll
2021-06-10 00:00
In lieu of a summer potluck picnic and outdoor social and stroll is offered for Wednesday, June 16 at Fraser River Heritage Park off Mary Street in Mission. Join other club members for conversation, a lite seasonal dessert and a stroll. Feel free to bring along a collapsible chair for the social time. Members only please and bring masks. Rain or Shine.
NOTE: Subject to moving into Step 2 of the BC COVID-19 Restart Plan.

BC Nature Annual General Meeting
2021-05-01 00:00
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA NATURALISTS (BC Nature)Saturday May 15, 2021 at 2:30 pm PST
You are invited to attend this on-line meeting. For more information check out the BC Nature website announcement here.

To ensure that there is a quorum, please register your intention to attend the meeting by e-mail to the BC Nature now, indicating if you will attend the meeting. Please state if you will attend on-line or by phone.
WHY HOLD AN ON-LINE MEETING?
The societies act and BC Nature bylaws requires that BC Nature hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year. Some funders require BC Nature to provide an Annual Report as a condition of funding. A government order permits the meeting to be held on-line and by phone during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The meeting will be held on-line, by Zoom, with the possibility of telephone attendance. Zoom will accommodate a maximum of 500 people in the room.

April Community Clean-up
2021-04-17 00:00
Valley Road Clean-up
All potential participants must pre-register and be confirmed by the organizer. Masks are required and must we worn when with others outside household, regardless of vaccination status.
Gloves, high visability vest, bags and litter tongs will be provided. Some people like to bring an industrial pail to collect litter in. Bring water for yourself.
If you are interested please contact Hank/Alice at haroos12@gmail.com . Phone or text: 604 614-1049

AMNC Member Meeting - cancelled
2021-04-15 00:00
The Zoom meeting for May is cancelled. Please consider attending the BC Nature AGM Zoom meeting.

Willband Creek Park Work Party
2021-04-15 00:00

New Website
2021-04-01 08:00 - 17:00
We’ve launched a new website!

Willband Creek Park Work Party
2021-02-17 08:00 - 17:00
Club members protecting the nest boxes that were installed for Wood Ducks.

January meeting
2026-08-13 06:02
Bob Dhaliwal (Ocean Wise) “Marine Mammal Conservation: Non-invasive Research and Community-based Science

March
2026-08-13 06:02
