Author Archives: Alan Burger

Frogging photos – Spring 2012

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Alan Burger

Here are more photos from our Amphiban Monitoring Project – spring 2012. For details about this project go to our Project page Click on the thumbnails to see full-size images. Then click the links below the photo to move to … Continue reading →

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Frogging season 2012 – things are hopping!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Alan Burger

Our Amphibian Monitoring Project is in full swing for the 2012 season. Here are a few highlights and photos with a link to a photo gallery. PCAF grant renewed For the second year the Nicola Naturalists received a grant from … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Harmon Interpretive Forest outing – 26 May 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Alan Burger

Here are photos from the recent field outing to Harmon Interpretive Forest. For a description of this outing go to this page. Click on the thumbnails to see full-size images. Then click the links below the photo to move to … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Harmon Interpretive Forest – 26 May 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Alan Burger

On 26 May 2012 Nicola Naturalists visited the Harmon Interpretive Forest next to Harmon Lake in the Kane Valley. Ed Abels of the Recreation and Trails division of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO) was … Continue reading →

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Acorn Woodpecker in Merritt – May 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Alan Burger

An Acorn Woodpecker has been regularly seen and photographed at a feeder in Merritt from 17 May until at least 27 May, and may remain for longer. The bird showed up on 17 May at the feeder at a residence … Continue reading →

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NNS Field Outings – Spring and Summer 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Alan Burger

Our outings are restricted to NNS members. Guests of members can purchase membership for a day for $1. Sunday 6 May: Grasslands Interpretive Site at Lundbom Common. Birding and wildflowers. Meet 9:45 at the Merritt Civic Centre to car-pool or … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Basics of Using a GPS – with Murphy Shewchuk. Saturday 21 April, 1 PM at NVIT, room U029

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

Using GPS (Global Positioning System) has become an essential skill in many fields of outdoor activities. This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction for people who have never used a GPS and a refresher for those whose GPS skills are … Continue reading →

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Snowy visit to Harmon Lake Interpretive Forest – photo gallery

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Alan Burger

The Nicola Naturalist Society is considering an agreement with the Recreation and Trails Branch of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) to help maintain and promote the Harmon Lake Interpretative Forest. The site is on … Continue reading →

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“Sharkwater” – award-winning feature documentary. Wednesday March 28th, 7 PM at NVIT theatre

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

The Nicola Naturalist Society is co-sponsoring the screening of this dramatic and ground-breaking documentary about sharks of the open ocean. The movie will be presented by visiting members of the New Zealand-based Eco-Odyssey Environmental Foundation and any proceeds from the … Continue reading →

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Gardening with native plants in the Southern Interior – an evening with author Eva Durance. Thursday 19 April, 7 PM at NVIT

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

Eva Durance is a well-known naturalist and author from Penticton. She has a wide reputation as a birder, botanist and all-round naturalist. She recently published a book on gardening with native plant species in the BC southern interior. Eva will … Continue reading →

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