Become A Bird Friendly Citizen by Joining Nature Barrie

 

Become A Bird Friendly Citizen by Joining Nature Barrie

The Brereton Field Naturalists' Club (Nature Barrie)  of Barrie is a group of friendly people whose aim is to enjoy and work diligently to protect, maintain, and enhance our natural heritage and to share our findings.

The Breretons advocate for the protection of significant green spaces and corridors in the planning process for our high-growth region.

Little Lake, a provincially significant wetland, is a high priority. 

They monitor and advise the city on the management of its woodlands bordering Little Lake.


In addition, they work with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority to manage Minesing Wetlands, an International Ramsar site and provincially significant wetland complex, support MTM Conservation Association in managing provincial wildlife areas at Marl Lake, Tiny Marsh and Matchedash Bay (another Ramsar site), and support local Rails-to-Trails organizations.

They partner with other community organizations such as Living Green, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, Ontario Nature, Nottawasaga Conservation Authority, and Nature Canada to promote for the protection and enhancement of ecologically healthy green spaces for wildlife.

Specifically Nature Barrie has been actively involved in programs that monitor and help increase populations of Chimney Swifts and Blue Birds.

Members are also actively involved in the annual Christmas Bird Count under the umbrella of the non-profit Audubon Society which aims to unite communities in conservation of birds.

Nature Barrie members and others host monthly field trips which include learning more about native plants, local birds, invasive species, mushrooms, amphibians and reptiles, fossils, stargazing, and much more.

Through donations by NB young people who meet the criteria are able to attend an annual Youth Conferences.

NB host monthly speakers from experts in their field to help increase our knowledge about wildlife and need to take action on a myriad of topics.

After our speakers members partake on delicious, mouth watering treats provided by the members.

The Annual General Assembly always takes place in April followed by a pot luck - everyone is welcome.


The Blue Heron newsletter reports on club activities and provides information on local natural history.

The Brereton Field Naturalists' Club was named for Dr. Brereton, a local dentist who was born in Schomberg in 1876.



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