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SUMMARY:October meeting: Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society
DESCRIPTION:KEEPING THE LEGEND ALIVE!\nMs. Sarah Schreier \nMs. Sarah Schreier is Executive Director of the FRSCS. For over 25 years\, Ms. Schreier has provided analysis and advice to a number of organizations and sectors related to healthcare\, basic research\, fisheries management issues and most recently\, White Sturgeon research. Ms. Schreier studied business and communications at the University of Ottawa\, and Royal Rhodes University\, in British Columbia\, Canada. \nIn her role as Executive Director\, Sarah oversees the FRSCS Strategy Deliverables\, and provides direction to help facilitate White Sturgeon research initiatives and management plans. Sarah provides leadership to ensure we continue to build and strengthen partnerships among key stakeholder groups and government leaders. Sarah is a frontlines resource for media on sturgeon related issues and is often invited to present the ‘sturgeon story’ and our science to local groups\, schools\, community groups\, professional associations and National and International conferences. \nMs. Schreier brings extensive experience managing dynamic\, long-term relationships among individuals\, sectors and diverse communities to make a difference for our environment. \nTo view FRSCS Impact Video\, click here.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/october-meeting-fraser-river-sturgeon-conservation-society/
CATEGORIES:Activities|AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:July 30 Summer Walk - Open to Suggestions
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URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/july-30-summer-walk-open-to-suggestions/
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UID:1764-1750982400-1750982400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Houston Trail\, Derby Reach Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 16 – Houston Trail \nJoin Quirien Mulder ten Kate for a three-hour nature walk on the Houston Trail\, part of the Derby Reach Regional Park Trail system. Meet at 9:45 am on July 16th at the Heritage Area Parking Lot on Allard Crescent. Dress for the weather and bring a snack and water.  An outhouse is available at the start and mid-way the walk.  The trail is slightly hilly in places so you may wish to bring hiking poles. Bring binoculars for some birding\, too. \n  \nTime: 9:45 am \nLevel: slightly hilly (undulating) \nPlease register by 7 pm on July 14th by emailing Quirien qmuldertenkate@gmail.com your name and cell phone number.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/houston-trail-derby-reach-regional-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1765-1750982400-1750982400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Mt. Thom Lookout Trail
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 23 – Mt Thom Lookout Trail \nMt. Thom View Trail is a 25-minute leisurely walk to a lookout offering views of surrounding mountains\, Cultus Lake and the Fraser Valley. Continuing the circle returns us to the parking lot. Meet at the parking lot at 10:30 and bring a lunch. There are pit toilets at the trail head. \nTime: 10:30 am \nLevel: Easy to moderate\, walking poles suggested \nDirections: Access to the trailhead is from the Churchill Parkway in Ryder Lake\, 38 minutes from downtown Abbotsford. \nTake the exit123 (Prest Rd) from Hwy 1\, head south. Go 3.4 km\, then turn left on Bailey Rd. Keep right at the fork onto Elk View Rd. Turn right on Ryder Lake Rd. Continue straight where Ryder Lake Rd. turns to the left\, on to Extrom Rd. Turn right on Forester Rd\, and right again on to Churchill Parkway\, where you will see the parking lot for the trailhead. The easiest is to enter Churchill Pkwy on to Google maps and follow the directions. \n  \nRegister with Rita Bot at rbot12@gmail.com
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/mt-thom-lookout-trail/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:July 2 Summer Walk - Open to suggestions
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URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/july-2-summer-walk-open-to-suggestions/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1763-1750982400-1750982400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Jackman Wetlands & Aldergrove Regional Park Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday July 9 – Jackman Wetlands and Aldergrove Regional Park Northwest corner ( Langley) \nTime:  10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nOptional:  Bring lunch for a picnic. \nLevel: Moderate. Approx 5 km. \n  \nStroll around a scenic wetland system created by former gravel extraction which seasonally supports a variety of waterfowl.  A very open area so wear a hat and sunglasses if nice.  Then we will go cross-country through the new disc golf course located on the former Jackman landfill site and follow a connector trail into Aldergrove Regional Park.  We will walk a short distance through a cool young forest before returning to the parking lot. \n  \nMeet at Jackman Wetlands 1111-272’nd Street parking lot on the west side of the road. \nRegister with Wendy DaDalt at wendy@dadalt.net or call 604-856-2575
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/jackman-wetlands-aldergrove-regional-park-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1762-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:2025 BC Nature Conference and AGM - Nature in the Rainshadow
DESCRIPTION:The Nicola Naturalist Society is hosting the 2025 BC Nature Spring conference and AGM in Merritt\, 22-24 May 2025. \nFor more information and to register https://bcnature.org/2025-bc-nature-conference-and-agm/
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/2025-bc-nature-conference-and-agm-nature-in-the-rainshadow/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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UID:1761-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Day at Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:The second Saturday of May marks peak spring migration in Canada—a time to connect\, admire\, and advocate for these incredible travelers. As they journey across borders\, we must ensure they have safe habitats along the way. Join us in celebrating and protecting migratory birds. Wonder at their incredible journeys\, learn about conservation efforts\, and take action to help them thrive in our cities\, towns\, and villages. Together\, we can make a difference for our shared spaces and bird populations. \nLeaders: Vince and Ruthanne Clements\nAdmission: Adults $8\, Seniors (65+) $6\, Children (2-14) $6\nRegister: Hank/Alice Roos 604-853-4283 or haroos12@gmail.com
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/migratory-bird-day-at-reifel-migratory-bird-sanctuary/
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UID:1760-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day in Mission
DESCRIPTION:‘Green Living’ earth day celebration at the Fraser River Heritage Park. The event will feature a variety of family fun\, including live performances\, guest speakers\, interactive activities and demos\, food trucks\, a sustainable marketplace and more. \nThe Abbotsford Mission Nature Club will have a display. This is a free event
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/earth-day-in-mission-3/
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UID:1758-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Hogan Family Nature Park Springtime Walk and Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Easy: There are no toilets or picnic tables at the park.\nLeader: Wendy DaDalt\nLocation: A small dead-end parking lot at 28632 Debruyne Road\, west off Bradner Road and north of the Fraser Highway. \nCome to Hogan Family Nature Park to enjoy a quiet\, mixed forest with blooming spring flowers. The 8ha (20 acre) City of Abbotsford Park on the headwaters of the Salmon River\, is open again after the 2021 “Atmospheric River” damaged its small bridges. We will start with a 1 km easy walk around the trail loop. This should be a great time to see and photograph trilliums\, vanilla leaf and bleeding hearts. During this walk we will also flag invasive plants. \nThe AMNC has “Adopted” this park\, which was donated to the City. A lite work party will follow for those wishing to prune or remove plants needing attention. Details will be\nprovided to registrants. \nRegister by emailing wendy@dadalt.net.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/hogan-family-nature-park-springtime-walk-and-work-party/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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UID:1759-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenger 2025
DESCRIPTION:From April 25-28\, 2025\, cities around the world will be working together to share observations of nature in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. The CNC encourages people to explore and document the wildlife in their cities while using the iNaturalist platform. This helps to raise awareness of local biodiversity while contributing to a better understanding of urban ecosystems. \nCome out and participate in Citizen Science! We can all make a positive difference. \nJoan Septembre is coordinating the following group activities in Abbotsford:\nApril 12 @ 1 pm – iNaturalist training walk at Stony Creek Park (meet at parking lot off Bateman Rd).\nApril 26 @ 1 pm – Abbotsford Parks Bioblitz (meet in front of The Reach Gallery Museum) \nPlease email Quirien Mulder ten Kate (qmuldertenkate@gmail.com)\, the AMNC club representative for this iNaturalist project\, if you any questions.\nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-abbotsford
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenger-2025/
CATEGORIES:Activities|Field Trips
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UID:1757-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Blackberry Removal Blitz - Willband Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:We are hoping to be able to do the whole park in one day. At this time of the year the shoots and patches are very accessible. The park will be assessed whether there are ground nesting birds active just in case. This has been an ongoing activity when the weather is favourable. The City with their equipment flailed areas that we had mapped for them\, but we still need to try and get rid of areas along the trails.\nNeeded: 20+ volunteers ages 10 and up\nEquipment: Garden clippers\, loppers\, leather gloves (some equipment available)\nTime: 9:30 – 12:00\nLunch: Pizza lunch courtesy City of Abbotsford (20+ volunteers)\nRegister: haroos12@gmail.com by March 21
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/blackberry-removal-blitz-willband-creek-park/
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UID:1756-1740960000-1740960000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Greater Vancouver Zoo Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Fieldtrip to Greater Vancouver Zoo and tour the breeding facility.\nJoin Andrea Gielens for a two-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the captive breeding programs of the Oregon Spotted Frog\, the Coastal Western Painted Turtle and the Checkerspot Butterfly at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Meet at 9:45 am on March 19th at the Zoo’s entrance\, 5048 264th Street in Aldergrove. \nWe were able to get a group rate which is – Adults $20 (Reg $36)\, Children $13(Reg $25) for a minimum of 15 people. It being Spring Break we encourage members to take their children and grandchildren. Not suitable for children under the age of 10. \nAfter the breeding program tour\, you can visit the rest of the zoo at your own leisure. \nRegister with Quirien at qmuldertenkate@gmail.com by 7 pm on March 17th.\nPlease include the names of the people attending and a cell phone number in case she needs to contact you and have no access to Wi-Fi!
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/greater-vancouver-zoo-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1754-1735344000-1735344000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Reifel Waterfowl Refuge field trip
DESCRIPTION:TOUR IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/cancelled-reifel-waterfowl-refuge-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1752-1735344000-1735344000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The annual Christmas Bird Count\, please contact Ken Summers for details.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/2024-christmas-bird-count/
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SUMMARY:Peach Creek field trip
DESCRIPTION:John Vissers will be showing us the new spawning channels that were built at Peach Creek in Chilliwack.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/peach-creek-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1755-1735344000-1735344000@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Club Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer picnic.  Details to follow.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/annual-club-summer-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Activities|AMNC Meeting
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UID:1747-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:January meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zoom meeting with Christine Thuring    Pollinators in the City: How urban environments can support native bees. \nPollinator gardens are gradually becoming common features in the urban landscape\, which is great for biodiversity\, for human well-being and for the biosphere. There is always room for improvement\, of course\, and this talk offers resources to help enhance pollinator garden design and maintenance. After introducing the diversity of BC’s native bees\, this presentation explores a range of tools that can help and guide well-informed plant selections and provisions for healthy forage and safe nesting.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/january-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1751-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:May meeting - Garter Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Carmen Sprang will share her three years of experiences and observations of the garter snakes and the hibernaculum area along a Delta dyke.  The Spring emerge this year has been quite a contrast to last year’s.  We are going to hear the reasons.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/may-meeting-garter-snakes/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1748-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:February meeting - Wolves in the Yukon
DESCRIPTION:Bernie Walter will be speaking on Wolves in the Yukon. \nDetails to follow.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/february-meeting-wolves-in-the-yukon/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1749-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:March meeting - Conservation Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Gielens  –  Conservation Collaboration: A Tale of three species \nExplore the biology and reintroduction efforts at The Greater Vancouver Zoo to save three small but iconic BC species and the science and advancements that have led to challenges and successes over the past 20 years. Andrea manages the Zoo’s captive breeding and release programs for the Oregon spotted frog\, the Coastal Western Painted turtle\, and the Taylors Checkerspot butterfly.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/march-meeting-conservation-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1750-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Homegrown National Park - Dr. James Scott
DESCRIPTION:The Homegrown National Park project encourages people to turn their yards into wildlife-friendly habitats\, creating interconnected corridors that are like a park. By planting native species and promoting richness and variety\, individuals can support native wildlife and healthy air quality\, reduce their water usage\, and lessen flood risk. The homegrownnationalpark.org website offers resources and tools to help people get started on their conservation journey. By being part of the HNP movement\, the Abbotsford-Mission Nature Club can be a leader in the community\, modelling how their neighbours\, too\, can become better stewards of the earth we all love. The David Suzuki Foundation has partnered with the HNP movement
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/homegrown-national-park-dr-james-scott/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1745-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:October meeting - Identify mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:“Learning to Identify Mushrooms” by Willoughby Arevalo\, mycologist\, artist\, kitchen wizard\, father\, and educator \nFungus enthusiast Willoughby Arevalo will share his principles of mushroom identification based on features visible with the naked eye. This program will help you develop your field ID skills to be able to recognize most mushrooms to form group and learn skills to work towards quickly recognizing important genera and species. Learning the basics of fungal biology and ecology will help you know where and when to look. Learn how to collect specimens for ID and how to harvest honourably and safely. Connect with local\, print and online resources for further study. Special attention will be given to some of our most common edible\, medicinal and toxic species.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/october-meeting-identify-mushrooms/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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UID:1746-1726012800-1726012800@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:November Meeting - Bats
DESCRIPTION:“Bats\, Sounds and Sonograms” by Keith Chrystall \nRecordings acquired with the Langley Field Naturalist’s Bat Echometer will be presented\, along with some details regarding bats and bat species found in the lower mainland. Audio samples of the calls made by several types of bats will be played to illustrate the differences between species and also the use of echolocation for hunting.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/november-meeting-bats/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Mosses & Lichen Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10 am at the visitor parking lot on Brae Island\, Fort Langley for a two-hour stroll to explore mosses and lichens with Phil Henderson. This walk will provide a good introduction to some common species you are likely to encounter elsewhere along the Fraser River. Dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle and snack. Register by emailing Quirien at qmuldert@gmail.com between September 29th and October 3rd.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/mosses-lichen-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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UID:1743-1722211200-1722211200@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:September meeting - Mosses & Lichens
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting. \nPhil Henderson will be speaking. \nMosses and Lichens: Beauty and Beyond \n“…mosses\, like love\, make even the ugliest objects beautiful\, for they hid all defects within their own loveliness.” – Day\, Helen Evelyn. (fide: Russell (1908) (in Edwards\, S.R. 1995. Mosses in English Literature. Supplement Three. Bull. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 65:45-47.) \nImagine a Monet with color; a forest without trees.  Imagine a world without mosses. To do this you must appreciate the world without mosses. This talk will attempt to sharpen your focus on these ubiquitous\, beautiful and fascinating plants.
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/september-meeting-mosses-lichens/
CATEGORIES:AMNC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Sumas Mountain - July walk
DESCRIPTION:July 31st – Sumas Mountain – morning
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/sumas-mountain-july-walk/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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UID:1740-1718150400-1718150400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Manning Park Meadows - July walk
DESCRIPTION:July 17th – Manning Park Meadows – Weather Permitting – morning & afternoon – Viewpoint Loop and Paintbrush Trail
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/manning-park-meadows-july-walk/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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UID:1738-1718150400-1718150400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Hillkeep Regional Park - July 3 walk
DESCRIPTION:July 3rd Walk– Hillkeep Regional Park on Chilliwack Mountain
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/hillkeep-regional-park-july-3-walk/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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UID:1741-1718150400-1718150400@abbymissionnatureclub.ca
SUMMARY:Matsqui Trail Regional Park - July walk
DESCRIPTION:July 24th – Matsqui Trail Regional Park @ 6:30 pm
URL:https://abbymissionnatureclub.ca/event/matsqui-trail-regional-park-july-walk/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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