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Mission Statement: The Penokean Hills Field Naturalists exists as an organization to educate and promote interest, knowledge, conservation and preservation of the natural history, habitat and environment of our region for its members and the community at large.
Volume 9, Issue 4, December, 2009
Penokean Hills Field Naturalists Inc.
P.O. Box 74, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2J6
email: phfnweb@gmail.com
Phone: Gerard (705) 848-8382 (705) 848-8382
Please note that there will be no meeting in December, our next regular meeting will be January 12, 2010 at the Moose Family Centre
Merry Christmas
and the
Peace of the Season be with you all year long
Merry Christmas
and the
Peace of the Season be with you all year long
President's Message
As we move into the Christmas season, I want to wish all our members a very peaceful, safe, and happy Christmas. Our meeting this month is being replaced by our Christmas dinner and we have a final total of 93 who have purchased tickets. A special thanks to Heather Fulford for all her work, because of Heather’s efforts it looks like we are in for a fine evening on December 8.
This month I would like to acknowledge another one of our special members.
Naomi Maggs has been flying under the radar and definitely proves that actions speak louder than words. She has taken on many PHFN projects and handled them with class.
Have you noticed the bulletin board at Sherriff Creek? The one that is decorated according to the season and has current pictures and information to inform the users of Sherriff Creek about nature and the environment. Naomi is the person who has been keeping the bulletin board up to date, informative and exciting. And she has done this in very inclement weather.
Naomi is one of the people who delivers our Wolf Howls. She also is one of our more knowledgeable plant people and leads many outings. She also distributes the Sherriff Creek brochures and makes sure that there is always a supply in the Sanctuary for visitors and residents alike.
Naomi has also helped with the old butterfly garden and helps to keep our trails safe for all. She coordinates our Earth Day clean up at Sherriff Creek and has helped to spread wood chips on the Terry Carr trail.
Besides her involvement with the PHFN, Naomi puts in many volunteer hours in the community. Elliot Lake and the PHFN are better because of her efforts. Thank you Naomi for all your work.
Welcome to our new members
Welcome to our new members Ruth Huebert and Rick and Pam Cathrae. We look forward to meeting you at our meetings and outings.
Picture Needed
Do you know of anyone willing to contribute a digital photo of northern lights to accompany a future Penokean article in the Standard? The photographer would be acknowledged with the photo if the paper prints it. Please contact Gerard at 848-8382 or phfnweb@gmail.com.
Outing re: Plants Preparing for Winter
When the Fall line-up of outings was announced and November had nothing scheduled, the idea of looking at what remained of our wildflowers as they prepared to preserve life through winter seemed like a good idea. However, between flu cancellations and the onset of wet, cold conditions, the outing had to be scrapped. Brenda wishes to thank those who signed up and showed interest in the first place, and especially those who were kind enough to notify her when they had to cancel out again. However, the plants are still out there, so go on out and explore them on your own – see how many different shapes and varieties of seeds you can find!
Christmas Bird Count
Thank you to those who signed up for the Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 17. Thank you also to the Board for paying $5.00 per person to Bird Studies Canada for those who will be travelling around looking and counting birds outside (there is no charge for the feeder watchers).
Everyone is invited to join us at lunch (12 noon) at the Coachman Restaurant next to No Frills. In the afternoon we will be visiting the dump where, last year, we saw a Thayer’s Gull, a first for Elliot Lake’s Christmas Bird Count.
If you signed up for the Christmas Bird Count, someone will be contacting you with more details. And if you didn’t have a chance to sign up but would like to add your name to those who are watching their feeders, you don’t have to watch all day, just look at your feeders whenever you pass the window and note the birds present (please see guidelines below), please give Terry VanHattem a call at 848-0048.
The Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running wildlife censuses beginning in 1900. By taking part, you are joining people in over 2,000 locations across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. You are also making a contribution to science and conservation. Bird Studies Canada and Audubon have amassed a huge database that reflects the distribution and numbers of winter birds over time. This information is used to assess the health of bird populations, to help guide conservation action and helps to identify environmental issues that can have implications for people as well. For example, local trends in bird populations can indicate habitat fragmentation or signal an immediate environmental threat, such as groundwater contamination or poisoning from improper use of pesticides.
This 2009 Christmas Bird Count will be the Penokean Hills Field Naturalists 14th annual Christmas Bird Count (13th official count). It is also the 110th Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Information for Feeder Watchers
1. Note bird species seen 3 days before and 3 days after the count day. On those days, do not worry about numbers, just kind.
2. On count day, record any species seen that day, and count how many individuals. In counting, try to count the largest number seen at one time, unless you can tell individuals apart. A single chickadee may return to your feeder often. Do not count it twenty times, only once! But if you see 20 chickadees at once, record 20!
3. At sundown, or when you’ve finished counting for the day, call Terry VanHattem with the species and numbers.
Upcoming Outings: Please note: The Penokean Hills Field Naturalists Club, its officers or agents will not be held responsible for any accident or liability whatsoever incurred as a result of participation in any meeting, activity, or field trip organized by them. Come to outings dressed appropriately for the day (check the weather forecast). Trip leaders have the right to refuse people who are not properly equipped. Bring water, a snack, or lunch depending on duration of outing. Also bring your binoculars, camera, and field guides. For general outing information, call Terry VanHattem 848-0048. For scheduled outing information, please call the leader of the outing or check on the website for updates http://phfn.wetpaint.com Sign up sheets will be available at the PHFN general meeting.
Wednesday, December 2 - Moonlight Ramble (1½ hours plus) 7:30 p.m. at Sherriff Creek Leader: Ian Clark
Thursday, December 17 - Christmas Bird Count - watchers to watch their bird feeders and count the birds; people to count outside on several routes. Lunch together at a local restaurant.
Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day Ramble - Meet at Sherriff Creek at 11:00 a.m. to start the new year off with a walk through nature.
As we move into the Christmas season, I want to wish all our members a very peaceful, safe, and happy Christmas. Our meeting this month is being replaced by our Christmas dinner and we have a final total of 93 who have purchased tickets. A special thanks to Heather Fulford for all her work, because of Heather’s efforts it looks like we are in for a fine evening on December 8.
This month I would like to acknowledge another one of our special members.
Naomi Maggs has been flying under the radar and definitely proves that actions speak louder than words. She has taken on many PHFN projects and handled them with class.
Have you noticed the bulletin board at Sherriff Creek? The one that is decorated according to the season and has current pictures and information to inform the users of Sherriff Creek about nature and the environment. Naomi is the person who has been keeping the bulletin board up to date, informative and exciting. And she has done this in very inclement weather.
Naomi is one of the people who delivers our Wolf Howls. She also is one of our more knowledgeable plant people and leads many outings. She also distributes the Sherriff Creek brochures and makes sure that there is always a supply in the Sanctuary for visitors and residents alike.
Naomi has also helped with the old butterfly garden and helps to keep our trails safe for all. She coordinates our Earth Day clean up at Sherriff Creek and has helped to spread wood chips on the Terry Carr trail.
Besides her involvement with the PHFN, Naomi puts in many volunteer hours in the community. Elliot Lake and the PHFN are better because of her efforts. Thank you Naomi for all your work.
Welcome to our new members
Welcome to our new members Ruth Huebert and Rick and Pam Cathrae. We look forward to meeting you at our meetings and outings.
Picture Needed
Do you know of anyone willing to contribute a digital photo of northern lights to accompany a future Penokean article in the Standard? The photographer would be acknowledged with the photo if the paper prints it. Please contact Gerard at 848-8382 or phfnweb@gmail.com.
Outing re: Plants Preparing for Winter
When the Fall line-up of outings was announced and November had nothing scheduled, the idea of looking at what remained of our wildflowers as they prepared to preserve life through winter seemed like a good idea. However, between flu cancellations and the onset of wet, cold conditions, the outing had to be scrapped. Brenda wishes to thank those who signed up and showed interest in the first place, and especially those who were kind enough to notify her when they had to cancel out again. However, the plants are still out there, so go on out and explore them on your own – see how many different shapes and varieties of seeds you can find!
Christmas Bird Count
Thank you to those who signed up for the Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 17. Thank you also to the Board for paying $5.00 per person to Bird Studies Canada for those who will be travelling around looking and counting birds outside (there is no charge for the feeder watchers).
Everyone is invited to join us at lunch (12 noon) at the Coachman Restaurant next to No Frills. In the afternoon we will be visiting the dump where, last year, we saw a Thayer’s Gull, a first for Elliot Lake’s Christmas Bird Count.
If you signed up for the Christmas Bird Count, someone will be contacting you with more details. And if you didn’t have a chance to sign up but would like to add your name to those who are watching their feeders, you don’t have to watch all day, just look at your feeders whenever you pass the window and note the birds present (please see guidelines below), please give Terry VanHattem a call at 848-0048.
The Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running wildlife censuses beginning in 1900. By taking part, you are joining people in over 2,000 locations across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. You are also making a contribution to science and conservation. Bird Studies Canada and Audubon have amassed a huge database that reflects the distribution and numbers of winter birds over time. This information is used to assess the health of bird populations, to help guide conservation action and helps to identify environmental issues that can have implications for people as well. For example, local trends in bird populations can indicate habitat fragmentation or signal an immediate environmental threat, such as groundwater contamination or poisoning from improper use of pesticides.
This 2009 Christmas Bird Count will be the Penokean Hills Field Naturalists 14th annual Christmas Bird Count (13th official count). It is also the 110th Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Information for Feeder Watchers
1. Note bird species seen 3 days before and 3 days after the count day. On those days, do not worry about numbers, just kind.
2. On count day, record any species seen that day, and count how many individuals. In counting, try to count the largest number seen at one time, unless you can tell individuals apart. A single chickadee may return to your feeder often. Do not count it twenty times, only once! But if you see 20 chickadees at once, record 20!
3. At sundown, or when you’ve finished counting for the day, call Terry VanHattem with the species and numbers.
Upcoming Outings: Please note: The Penokean Hills Field Naturalists Club, its officers or agents will not be held responsible for any accident or liability whatsoever incurred as a result of participation in any meeting, activity, or field trip organized by them. Come to outings dressed appropriately for the day (check the weather forecast). Trip leaders have the right to refuse people who are not properly equipped. Bring water, a snack, or lunch depending on duration of outing. Also bring your binoculars, camera, and field guides. For general outing information, call Terry VanHattem 848-0048. For scheduled outing information, please call the leader of the outing or check on the website for updates http://phfn.wetpaint.com Sign up sheets will be available at the PHFN general meeting.
Wednesday, December 2 - Moonlight Ramble (1½ hours plus) 7:30 p.m. at Sherriff Creek Leader: Ian Clark
Thursday, December 17 - Christmas Bird Count - watchers to watch their bird feeders and count the birds; people to count outside on several routes. Lunch together at a local restaurant.
Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day Ramble - Meet at Sherriff Creek at 11:00 a.m. to start the new year off with a walk through nature.
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