Our regular September meeting, with Guest Speaker Don Scallen presenting "Hidden Life"

From 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm

At Wye Marsh

Admission:
Members: free. Guests and Visitors: a $5 donation is invited

Guest Speaker:

Don Scallen

A passionate advocate for the environment will be our special guest speaker at the first meeting of our 2025/26 Season. Educator and naturalist Don Scallen has written more than 50 full length articles on nature and the environment for "In The Hills" magazine, as well as writing a monthly nature blog which you can visit here. https://www.inthehills.ca/author/don-scallen/

He is a regular contributor to ON Nature, the official magazine of Ontario Nature. He is a member and has served as president of the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club. Don is a frequent guest speaker for many environmental groups and conducts nature walks and workshops for High Park Walking Tours, Ontario Nature and the Bruce Trail Conservancy and is the author of the book "Nature Where We Live: Activities to Engage Your Inner Scientist from Pond Dipping to Animal Tracking."

Subject: Hidden Life

Don will be giving his presentation "Hidden Life" - A sampling of the wondrous life that often escapes our notice. Life that flourishes underwater or emerges after dark or is concealed by camouflage.

Here are comments resulting from Don's presentations to other groups:

Don is an exceptionally good photographer/videographer and a captivating speaker; he's knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging. His enthusiasm to go out and explore is contagious. R Jasiuk (past president of Headwaters Nature Club), Orangeville.

Several members, including my husband and I, have commented that it (Don's presentation) was the best program we have ever had! Gratefully, Lynda Goodridge, Bert Miller Nature Club, Fort Erie

Plus:

* Our 50/50 tickets: 1 chance for 2 dollars, 3 chances for 5 dollars
* our GREAT NATURE BOOK SALE: You can bring along any used nature books you'd like to donate. Books donated will be resold for what the buyer thinks they're worth with all proceeds going to club operations.

A Note About Membership:

A reminder that all MPFN memberships are due for renewal on Jan. 1st of the New Year. Thanks to all those who have renewed or joined so far this year. If you're not sure of your membership status, contact us, here: https://mpfn.xyz/contact/ and we'll clear things up for you. (We keep track, you know.) You can find all the details about how to renew or become a member. here: https://mpfn.xyz/membership/