The Cardinal

The Cardinal is Nature London’s quarterly publication. Members have access to issues online and can receive printed copies by mail. We welcome all to join us and share our mission.

In this edition: board meetings, outing reports, book reviews, Cedarcroft, insects, Ospreys, flowers, conservation action, Bill Maddeford’s speech at members’ night, photos and more photos.

For online access, see The Cardinal Issues Online and enter the password from the back of your membership card.

Cover photo of Halloween Pennant by Derek Blake.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

  • Finance Committee Q&A Session: 6:45-7:15, October 10

    The Finance Committee has prepared a detailed explanation that is now available online. Before the regular Indoor Meeting, Nature London’s Finance Committee will host an in-person only question-and-answer session to address options for handling recent bequests.

  • YouTube Channel Update: David Jolly on Asters and Goldenrods

    David Jolly introduces his field guide to Asters and Goldenrods of Ontario. Watch the video on Nature London’s YouTube Channel. Your member password is required.

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Information about volunteer opportunities and volunteering is available online.

  • London Symphonia Discount Offer for Members Only

    For the 2024-25 Season, London Symphonia is happy to offer Nature London members 10% off their ticket price.  This does not include subscriptions. See this members-only page for details.

For retired items, see Archived News.

Meetings with Nature Talks

Cookies and coffee will be served at Indoor Meetings (but not Birding Wing meetings). Please bring your own mug if possible to reduce our environmental impact.

The Nature London board has revised its masking guidelines for those attending in person. “Masking is no longer required at Nature London indoor meetings but encouraged, particularly for those individuals who are at higher risk for infection. We remain mask friendly. Please refrain from attending indoor meetings if you are currently experiencing an infection or illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection.”

Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas – Story and Findings

The Atlas is based on a 10-year community science project.
From 6:45 to 7:15, the Finance Committee will host an in-person Q&A session in the lobby.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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10 October 2024
London Civic Garden Complex,

Brett Forsyth’s Human-powered Ontario Big Year

In 2022, Brett Forsyth embarked on an adventure to set Ontario’s first human-powered big year record.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – THURSDAY NIGHT

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17 October 2024
London Civic Garden Complex,

Awards Banquet with Jim and Sue Waddington

Join us for a lovely evening of food, socializing, raffle prizes, and a great presentation.

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22 November 2024
Lambeth Legion, Lambeth, Ontario
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Field Trips

Thanksgiving at Morrison Dam Conservation Area

Featuring fall colours, migrants, waterfowl and other birds. 
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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14 October 2024
Morrison Dam Trail, 71108 Morrison Line
Exeter, Ontario Canada
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Westminster Ponds in Fall

Walk in several habitats to enjoy the birds and plants of the fall.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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20 October 2024

Fall Birding West of London

Sewage lagoons in Strathroy and Mount Forest. Also, Lake Huron shoreline.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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03 November 2024

Conservation Action Alerts

Conservation Action Alerts keep you informed about upcoming opportunities to provide input and influence public environmental policy. Members and non-members may subscribe. There is an “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email. In the future, action alerts will be logged on the website.

Social Media

Follow us on our Facebook page and visit (or subscribe to) our YouTube channel. When you join or renew your membership, you may subscribe to Conservation Action Alerts and the E-Newsletter (twice each month).

Members can see recordings of recent Nature in the City, Indoor Meeting and Birding Wing presentations. Each will be available for a limited time only.

Community Events

See London Environment Network’s event calendar, Green in the City calendar, Urban League’s event calendar, and Wild Bird’s Unlimited homepage for more events.

Forest City Tree Festival

Please join us for the first-ever Forest City Tree Festival at Western University in London, Ontario, supported by the Western Sustainable Impact Fund! This festival is all about celebrating the […]

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04 October 2024

Little Nature Explorers (1 of 6 -Terrific Trees)

One of a series of events at Featherfields in Wortley Village. Oct 19&26, Nov 16&23, Dec 7&10

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19 October 2024

Little Nature Explorers (2 of 6 – Bats Galore)

One of a series of events at Featherfields in Wortley Village. Oct 19&26, Nov 16&23, Dec 7&10

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26 October 2024

Stay Informed: Beyond Nature London

With so many nature organizations in Ontario, it is impossible to present all of the news and events that may be of interest to Nature London members. See more information other nature-related and environment-related organizations.