Environmental Calendar
| 2008 Events
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| 7 Oct. | 7:30 PM | First Islanders in a Changing Ancient Landscape | Dr David Keenlyside | Farm Centre | An illustrated presentation examining the changing landscape of Atlantic Canada over the past 20,000 years; the arrival of our First Islanders and their adaption to the surrounding terrestrial and marine environments. In this context, preserved faunal remains and implements from Island archeological sites provide insights into survival strategies, seasonal indicators and resource use over the past 12,000 years. |
| 4 Nov. | 7:30 PM | Exploring the Hillsborough | Dan McAskill | Farm Centre | |
| 2 Dec. | 7:30 PM | Birds at Risk on Prince Edward Island | Rosemary Curley | Farm Centre | |
*Dec. 14 to Jan. 5 - Each year, many natural history and birding groups participate in Christmas Bird Counts(CBCs). These can be registered counts through Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada (BSC) or unregistered counts. For registered counts adults who are not BSC members must pay a $5 fee which is used to assist with the preparation of the CBC reports, the critical element for the documentation of bird population trends. There are four Christmas counts on Prince Edward isalnd, namely the Prince Edward Island National Park CBC (registered), the Hillsborough CBC (registered), the Montague CBC (unregistered), and the East Point CBC (registered). There is no fee for children, BSC members, or bird feeder watchers on registered counts, and no fees on unregistered counts. Field participants are assigned a specified area to ensure that the entire count circle is viewed. The Natural History Society of Prince Edward island coordinates the first three counts while Vern Laux coordinates the East Point count. To participate or to obtain more information, contact nhspei@isn.net.
Note: All Natural History Society presentations and field trips are open to the public.
For more information, comments and suggestions for future programs or field trips, please contact Program Coordinator, Jennifer Roma.