PGNC News & Notes 2025-09-14
Club News and Events
PGNC Memberships: New and Renewals
Thank you to everyone who is joining the PGNC or renewing memberships for 2025.
Your membership supports the Prince George Naturalists Club and BC Nature, our parent organization, in all their good work.
E-Transfer is available by sending
to PrinceGeorgeNaturalistsClub@gmail.com and it goes directly into the Club’s bank account. No secret word is needed. Payments by cheque can be mailed to Prince George Naturalists Club, PO Box 1092, Prince George BC V2L 4V2.
Memberships run from January 1 to December 31. Cost is $25 per calendar year for individuals, $40 for a family, and $15 for students. Benefits of membership: Subscription to the online version of BC Nature magazine, liability insurance coverage for Club work parties and field trips, and access to popular events limited to Club members only. Add $5 if you wish to receive a printed version of the BC Nature magazine in the mail.
“To be a naturalist is to be joyful, inquisitive, and at home in the world. To be home is to treat every life form as a family member”: Marina Richie.
PGNC Next Executive Meeting
Over the summer, the Executive meetings are held at a time and location that suits all participants. Starting in September, Executive meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.
All members are welcome to attend. If you wish
to attend, send an email to the Club at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com to obtain meeting details.
PCNC Weed Pull, Sunday September 21, Carrie Jane Gray Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PGNC is doing a weed pull at Carrie Jane Gray Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday September 21, targeting tansy. Participants should bring some equipment if they have any: Shovel, clippers, gloves, water, snack, sturdy footwear, long sleeves, long pants. Participants might need rubber boots.
Other Events and News
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program Grants: Key Dates and Resources
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program conserves and enhances fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams. Our annual grant intake for fish and wildlife projects is now open. See this link for details: https://fwcp.ca/funding.html
UNBC NRESi Colloquium Schedule 2025
Logging’s Final Frontier, Tuesday September 23, 7 p.m.
Here’s the registration link for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J4xWQf57T7azwjF4-lXM3w#/registration
Birdwatching Backpacks at Prince George Public Library
Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch, has five birdwatching backpacks available for checkout. Type birdwatching backpack into the Search box on the PGPL website.
Volunteer at PGNC Events!
Volunteers are always welcome at PGNC events, and if anyone would like to get involved you can contact us through email at princegeorgenaturalistsclub@gmail.com, or on our social media pages.
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