[BNS_members] Update from the Blomidon Naturalists Society

Fri Jan 8 10:11:30 CST 2021

Here's what's happening this month

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Hi everyone,

I hope you've had an enjoyable January thus far! As you'll notice, this email update looks quite different than my last few. We are going to create monthly e-newsletters through this new platform, so let us know what you think.

Riley

** EVENTS
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** January General Meeting: Punamuiku
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Monday, January 18th @ 7:30pm

You must register through zoom here: https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=cc38f0616b&e=b24cf58224
Punamu (Atlantic tomcod). Photo: Alanna Syliboy
Continuing with the Climate Change series this winter, Alanna Syliboy will be teaching us about Frost Fish Month (Punamuiku). January, known as Punamuiku, or Frost Fish Month, is the time of year when punamu (Mi’kmaw for Atlantic Tomcod or frost fish) swim upstream to spawn. Alanna Syliboy, the Mi’kmaw Knowledge & Community Engagement Manager at the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq will discuss the historical and cultural significance of Punamuiku, as well as the effects of climate change on punamu.

** Field Trip: Winter on Snowshoes
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January 16th and 23rd @ 10:00am

For all the details and to register for either day, visit our website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=725d7360e0&e=b24cf58224) or Facebook event (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=ee91ece895&e=b24cf58224) .
Snow transforms the landscape into stories that unfold as we follow tracks of foxes, mice, and other mammals. A Snowshoe Hare hops along and is pounced on by a Great Horned Owl. Without snow to show us the tracks, wing marks, and perhaps a drop of blood, we would not have known the drama took place.

Soren will lead this hike on snowshoes or skis. By studying the characteristic imprints made by different organisms we will interpret the various stories that have unfolded.

** FSA Women, Girls' and Female-identifying Winter Hiking Series
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Wolfville & Area
Every second Saturday starting Jan 9th (4 sessions). A second 4-week session will start in March.
10 am - 12 pm
Women, girls and female-identifying individuals ages 16 and up with important girls/female-identifying youth in their lives ages 9 and up are welcome to join Flying Squirrel Adventures for a Winter Hiking Series. Come as a pair, trio, etc. or on your own for some physical activity, community connection and winter fun. No experience required.

Brought to you in partnership with Wolfville Community Development & Kings County Recreation. Registration required, contact: recreation at wolfville.ca / 902 599 3693

** FSA Winter Adventure for Kentville Middle Schoolers
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Kentville Gorge
Starting January 12th/13th, weekly after school
Two programs on offer: for girls and those identifying as female, and for boys and those identifying as male, ages 11-14. 6-week sessions. Pay what you can, snacks included. Offered in partnership with Kentville Recreation. For more info and to register visit here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d65225b6ae&e=b24cf58224) .

** FSA Winter Night Hike Series for Families
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Various locations in the Wolfville area
Saturday Jan 16, Feb 20 and Mar 20, meet at dusk for 1.5 hours (start times will vary)
Photo credit: pixabay.com
This new night hike series offered in partnership with Wolfville Community Development, will provide a fun and enlivening way for families to be outside experiencing the joys and wonder of nature in winter. We'll walk, play and explore the dark wonders of winter.  Snow dates will be the following week. Start times will vary to account for lengthening days.  Registration required: recreation at wolfville.ca / 902 599 3693.

** Nature Trust of NB Bird ID Workshop
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January 13th @ 7pm
Image may contain: text that says 'PASSPORT TO NATURE NATURE PANFO POUR LA WIATIRE PARTNERED WITH: BIRD ID WORKSHOP: WINTER BIRDING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: TELITOECOMHATE COMMUNITY FOUNDATON'
During this 1-hour, free, family-friendly webinar, you will learn how to identify woodpeckers, owls, and more by their field marks and calls, and best practices for birding in the winter.
Space is limited, so please register by clicking the registration link.

** NEWS
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Cuttlefish have shown that they can think ahead, and that hungrier ones will make a choice to hunt larger prey even when smaller prey is more available.

>From predatory beetles to hybrid hemlocks, this article (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2ae5e6c030&e=b24cf58224) shows perhaps our beloved hemlock trees may survive the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
(Photo: USDA Forest Service)

A new study has found cuttlefish to be more intelligent than previously believed. They are able to plan ahead and make decisions based on learned experience. Ever since watching My Octopus Teacher, as per Soren's suggestion a few months ago, I have been quite amazed by our cephalopod friends. NYT article here. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=00d4b2247b&e=b24cf58224)

** UPDATES FROM BNS
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The board has not yet finalized the strategic plan and the changes that will come from it. Therefore, we will continue with the current membership model for the 2021 year. Please send in your membership fee through the website here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=47e0540443&e=b24cf58224) .

We have added a gallery page (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d582aa07d0&e=b24cf58224) to the website. You can now upload and share photos of observations, BNS events or other that may be of interest. You can click the link above or visit our website (it is an option in the main menu titled 'Photo Gallery', next to 'Home').
A reminder that the 2021 photo calendars are still available for purchase! This annual funding campaign allows the society to continue to provide nature programming, support this great community and to protect our environment. You can purchase a calendar at one of our many local vendors or online (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d9c941a43c&e=b24cf58224) . See link for list of vendors.

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