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• Snake Study: This spring and early summer, MWLT is participating in Ontario Nature’s Long-Term Monitoring Protocol for snakes. The LTMP will help with conservation monitoring of Ontario’s 15 snake species. Eight sampling days will occur during late May to July. Please reach out to info@mwlt.org, if you would like to participate (you don’t need to participate in all the sampling days).

 

• Benthic Inverts: Want to learn more about benthic invertebrates and how they are used to assess water quality - join MWLT and the Ahmic Lake Cottagers Association  and lead by  Fieldwebster Consulting on August 9th. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251897949634276

 

• Bioblitz: Join MWLT and Georgian Bay Biosphere in a bioblitz at one of MWLT’s reserves on July 5th. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3HNKxS8

Did you know that MWLT is on iNaturalist? Go explore nature and let us know what you see using the iNaturalist program. If you don’t have iNaturalist already, it is easy to download the app to your phone (or any device). Take a photo of wild plants or animals and any observation you make within our boundary will automatically be added. However, make sure we are "trusted" with your coordinates. To do this:

 

Please head over to our project and ensure that this is still the case! To do this go to: 

1) Magnetawan Watershed Land Trust project 
2) Join Project (If you've joined in the past, make sure you still are!) 
3) Click * Your Membership* 
4) Click Yes (if you want!) to receive journal notifications 
5) Click Yes, for any of my observations under "Trust this project with hidden coordinates". 
6) Click Save!
 

The iNaturalist app will help you with the identifications, so it's a great tool to learn about the species around you. Your input will contribute towards conservation initiatives for MWLT in the Magnetawan River watershed.

Be sure to keep an eye on our social media feed and website for challenges (we may even have a fun prize!). Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We can be reached at info@mwlt.org. 

Magnetawan Watershed Land Trust is hosting its Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 pm, held at the Dunchurch Community Centre and will feature special guest speaker Carol Burrows, author of Refuge Bay and Dr. Isobel Ralston and Dr. Jan Oudenes from MapleCross - Powering Conservation Across Canada - A foundation making a real difference for the land we love.

Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting, however only members will be able to vote. You can become a member through MWLT's donation page.  

Waste-free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

This live event will be held at the Dunchurch Community Centre, 2199 Hwy 124, Dunchurch.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening!

 

Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks while you mingle and have fun. Don't miss our exciting silent auction featuring incredible items up for grabs! Including an inflatable SUP, Round of Golf, and local artwork!

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Mark your calendars

and be part of this amazing event!

 

August 3rd at 5pm

at the Ahmic Lake Golf Club, Event Space & Trail

311 Golf Course Road, Magnetawan