Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC)

Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) leads and promotes collective action to revitalize Hamilton Harbour and it’s watershed.

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

'A parking lot back to a pond'
https://t.co/YB9LsNNa4k

[Environment Canada @environmentca]

1/2 Improving #education is a way to fight #ClimateChange #biodiversity loss and #pollution. 🌎📚Why? Because when you understand a problem, it’s easier to be part of the solution.

[Hamilton CA @Hamilton_CA]

Nothing ruins a day in nature quite like spotting garbage where it shouldn’t be. Our staff work hard to keep our areas clean, and the best way to keep them clean is making sure garbage ends up in the trash. https://t.co/793PnBD2Cn

[Hamilton Naturalists' Club @HamiltonNature]

Hamilton's #Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) has been unanimously approved by the Planning Committee! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved. We're excited to work together to protect, restore, connect, and explore #HamOnt biodiversity for future generations 💚

[Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan @infohhrap]

Keeping invasive species out of critical habitats is important for local biodiversity. 🐟 Learn how our partners @RBGCanada help control non-native carp populations at the Cootes Paradise Fishway to protect native species: https://t.co/JLa1C1KuV3 📸: D. Reddick #HamiltonHarbour

[City of Hamilton @cityofhamilton]

We’re giving away free trees to #HamOnt residents this Saturday, June 1 (9am-2pm) at Mohawk College! Pre-registration required. Select your native tree or shrub and register at: https://t.co/Ndx2tkM7we.

One tree per property. Must present driver’s license or property tax bill.

[Urbanicity Hamilton @urbanicityHAM]

Waterside at Princess Point (Instagram:just_sammy_c137)

#HamOnt #Hamilton

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

Today is #worldturtleday ! Take some time to read through some fun facts about our local #turtle species to shellebrate! Have you seen any of these critters around Hamilton Harbour?
#hamont #freshwater #nature

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

Every year on May 22nd, the world celebrates International Day for #BiologicalDiversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

Did you know Hamilton has its own Biodiversity Action Plan in the making? Check it out here! https://t.co/7k9lBbgTTV

[Water Rangers @water_rangers]

We're excited to be part Confluence: The Next Wave of Action on Community Water Monitoring, a community-driven water monitoring workshop on June 6 and 7 at the University of Toronto this #OceanWeekCanada!

It's free and open to the public, details at https://t.co/JSSdjhQ8Wj

[City of Hamilton @cityofhamilton]

Free Tree Giveaway is back, #HamOnt! We’re giving away a variety of native tree species to plant on your side yard or backyard. Select your tree and register for your pick-up date and location at: https://t.co/Ndx2tkM7we.

One tree per property. Pre-registration required.

[Hamilton CA @Hamilton_CA]

Excited to launch our free Turtle Nest Protector Rental Program for landowners in the HCA watershed! 🌱 If you find nesting turtles on your property, you can help safeguard these precious creatures. For more info contact [email protected] or 905-525-2181 ext 196

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

@goodramkinders Your snail must be well cared for! 😀

[Hamilton CA @Hamilton_CA]

🌿 Help shape the future of conservation! HCA is updating our strategic plan for 2025-2029, & we need your input. Whether you love nature or champion local causes, let us know what's important to you. 📣Submit your feedback & make a difference! 🔗https://t.co/rWJRwLK7ao

[Hamilton PL @HamiltonLibrary]

Try some binoculars and learn how to identify the many exciting #birds native to #HamOnt in upcoming Beginner Birding sessions. Meet the experts from @Green_Venture
It's not too late to register your spot at https://t.co/eaOEfLhV5L.

[BurlingtonGreen @BurlingtonGreen]

Our annual Clean Up is underway - with 10,290 participants registered so far! 💚

If you would like to register a clean up from any time from now until the end of October 2024, please register here:

https://t.co/9sM8b7OJox

#BurlON #cugu2024 #takeaction

[Hamilton Naturalists' Club @HamiltonNature]

TONIGHT - Monthly Meeting: Lyme Disease in Ontario

Join us to hear Andrew Peregrine discuss how to id ticks, the current and future risk of Lyme disease in Ontario & strategies to reduce the risk of infection.

📅 May 13, 2024 | 7:30 - 9 PM
📍 McMaster Innovation Park

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

Hamilton Harbour is an important stop along the migrations of many incredible bird species! This guide from @hamiltonnature lists different migratory bird species that fly through Hamilton and when you can see them. https://t.co/Nk77gpMpuT

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

Tomorrow is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, a day to raise awareness for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. This year the focus is on insects as an essential energy source for migratory bird species. Protect Insects, Protect Birds!

[Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) @bayarearestor]

Everyone say hi to our new summer intern!
Sarah is studying Biology and Environmental Science at Queens University and is going into her final year this September. She is excited to be a part of environmental education and stewardship in a place she's proud to call home. 🌱🌊 🐢