May 18, 2023 | Uncategorised
Exciting News! The Sydenham Field Naturalists (SFN) have been awarded a generous $10,000 grant from the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation! This grant will enable us to establish densely planted native forests in municipal parks using the innovative Miyawaki-style...
May 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
Important reminder: Respect nature and conservation areas! During a guided hike at Reid Conservation Area with Sydenham Field Naturalists, we encountered a concerning situation. On our way in, we passed a couple walking out of the area. Unfortunately, their dog was...
Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorised
Let us Celebrate Nature by Making Earth Day...
Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
It is that time of year again when we are all looking for that perfect, new and exciting native plant to put in our gardens. As native plants become more popular, large corporations are setting up sections in their garden centres. In many case it is a form of...
Apr 23, 2023 | Uncategorised
With Earth Day awaking our desire to be excellent stewards of the planet, it is time for us to review other ways we can make a difference. By pausing our mowing through the month of May, we allow this year’s early pollinators the chance not only to forage for food but...