CLEAR AS MUD

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Using Geoscience for Decisions, Advice, and Accountability

ABOUT SARAH GRIFFITH

  • Hailing from Caledon East, a passion for the Earth’s secrets led her to become a Hydrogeological G.I.T. certified by Professional Geoscientists Ontario.
  • Learn about the vital world of geoscience and how it shapes our communities.
  • Dig deep into hydro-geo-environmental investigations.
  • Understand how all of this relates to present concerns about groundwater in our Headwaters area.
Tuesday March  26, 2024, Orangeville Senior’s Centre 26 Bythia St
7:00 P.M.   Free admission.
Everyone welcome.
Refreshments provided (bring your own mug).

What lies beneath …

Most of us we have a very limited awareness, understanding and appreciation of ground water. Ground water sustains us and our natural communities, sometimes we unknowingly abuse it and we proudly brand where we live as the Headwaters Region. We are so fortunate to present Sarah Griffith a hydrogeologist who will take us on a journey below into the world of ground water here in the Headwaters Region. Sarah’s talk will focus on the importance of groundwater, how we need to give more consideration to managing groundwater and what we as citizens should know about wells, septic systems and other ways we impact ground water.

Unearth the role of geoscientists in the everyday growth of our communities. Dig deep into hydro-geo-environmental investigations and discover how regulated professionals help make well-informed decisions, from managing resources to preserving the environment. Explore the blending of science and decision-making, where geoscience provides a practical foundation for a responsible future, and find out how easy it is to spot geoscience projects in your neighbour!

Raised in Caledon East, Sarah Griffith is a Hydrogeological G.I.T. registered with Professional Geoscientists Ontario. After graduating from the University of Waterloo, she started a career in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry where she uses hydrogeology and environmental science to help clients make decisions in the interests of the public. Beyond work, Sarah is dedicated to promoting earth science literacy and is enthusiastic about empowering communities with knowledge to understand both their environment and governing policies.

 


One More Thing:

Headwaters Nature is once again showing ourselves off at the Orangeville Lions Home & Garden Show at the ‘Ag Centre’ out on #5 Sideroad of Mono from Saturday, April 6, 2023 – 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, April 7, 2023 – 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

We need volunteers to work together or along to be the greeters and enticers to show off our passions for the natural world.  You don’t need to any sort of expert — just a friendly and engaging person.  If this were to be your first time doing this, we’d pair you with someone who as done this volunteering before. We also need to update our poster board, the old pre-pandemic version of which is shown below.

If you have photos or posters or other items that could replace any or all of the items on this old board, please bring them to the N3 Nature Nerds meeting, or send them to info@onheadwatersnature.ca 

Headwaters Nature old 2020 display

    Headwaters Nature old 2019 display

N3 Nature Nerd Night 2024

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Headwaters Nature is hosting an evening dedicated to sharing our enjoyment of nature with like-minded people. Headwaters Nature brings together people who share a common interest in the natural environment:  enjoying it, preserving it, and learning more about it in all of its incredible complexity and beauty. Indulge your inner nature nerd and join us for the evening where we will enjoy:

    • a short presentation
    • displays of nature art and artifacts, specimens
    • a book table
    • a couple of entertaining nature films
    • Test your collective knowledge with a fun “Nature ID Quiz”
Tuesday February 27, 2024, Orangeville Senior’s Centre 26 Bythia St
7:00pm.   Free admission
Everyone welcome
Refreshments provided (bring your own mug)

Nature Nerd Night 2024

Nature Nerd Night 2024

We have people are setting up displays of their nature items. There will be interesting things for you to see such as specimen collections, nature artifacts, and art.  There’s still time to reserve a free table. Let us know and we’ll have one set aside for you.

In addition to the individual display tables we will have a couple of other dedicated tables.

One will feature books that will be free for the taking. If you, like many of us have extra copies of field guides, nature art books and such, bring them on the 27th and add them to the table.

The other interesting table is called Nature Nuggets. Do you have a special leaf or rock or skull or piece of driftwood that looks like your cousin? The Nature Nugget table is the place to show it off.  Hmmmmm…what could that be? What are you going to bring? Something we hope. Feel free to bring an item that you can’t identify and one or more of our expert naturalists will try to identify it.


One More Thing:

Headwaters Nature is once again showing ourselves off at the Orangeville Lions Home & Garden Show at the ‘Ag Centre’ out on #5 Sideroad of Mono from Saturday, April 6, 2023 – 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, April 7, 2023 – 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

We need volunteers to work together or along to be the greeters and enticers to show off our passions for the natural world.  You don’t need to any sort of expert — just a friendly and engaging person.  If this were to be your first time doing this, we’d pair you with someone who as done this volunteering before. We also need to update our poster board, the old pre-pandemic version of which is shown below.

If you have photos or posters or other items that could replace any or all of the items on this old board, please bring them to the N3 Nature Nerds meeting, or send them to info@onheadwatersnature.ca 

Headwaters Nature old 2020 display

Headwaters Nature old 2019 display

Wildlife Photography by Gary Hall

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Fellow naturalists,

We are in for a treat as our first speaker for 2024 will be Gary Hall, one of our own Headwaters Nature members! Gary is an exceptional wildlife photographer and has photographed plants, animals and landscapes in many parts of the world. Gary is also the Land Steward Co-ordinator as well as the leader of the Sustainability working group for the Caledon Club of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

See the poster below for more information and a sample of Gary’s work. As always invite your friends, neighbours and relatives to join us for this visual treat. Hope to you there.