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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2020
7:00 PM
Present: Meaghan Vandenbrink Tom Hossie
Kate Potter Patrick Bothwell
Leo Blindenbach Brian Reid
Regrets: Rod McArthur Carrie -Anne Atkins
Tyson Brooks Councillor Corinna Traill
Staff Present: Peter Windolf
1. AGENDA
MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Leo Blindenbach
THAT: the agenda for March 10, 2020 be accepted;
CARRIED
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Leo Blindenbach SECONDED by Tom Hossie
THAT: the minutes of January 14, 2020 be approved
CARRIED
SWNA March 2020 minutes
3. UPDATES
Pollinator Presentation April 26, 2020
A presentation by Sheila Colla, an interdisciplinary Conservation Biologist interested
in pollinator conservation is scheduled for Sunday April 26 at the Diane Hamre
Recreation Centre in Newcastle. Her presentation fits with the other 2020 initiatives
by the committee to enhance pollinator habitat at the SWNA. Brian Reid has
recently communicated with Dr. Colla to confirm her attendance. He will follow up to
confirm her AV needs.
Kate Potter is preparing the poster for the event. Once completed and reviewed by
Clarington Communications several hard copies of the poster will be printed and
laminated for display at the SWNA. The poster will also be uploaded to SWNA
social media platforms.
Wildlife Preservation Canada who approved the SWNA wildflower seed grant will
not be participating at the event but will provide handouts.
At the event Kate Potter will provide a presentation about the iNaturalist app.
iNaturalist is a citizen science project and online social network of naturalists, citizen
scientists, and biologists built on the concept of mapping and sharing observations
of biodiversity.
2020 Spring Clean-up
Leo Blindenbach reported that the spring clean-up for the SWNA, Port of Newcastle
and Bond Head is scheduled for April 18. Volunteers for the SWNA will meet at the
Toronto Street parking lot at 10:OOAM. A BBQ for volunteers is scheduled for noon
at the Admirals Walk Clubhouse.
Committee Vacancies
Due to recent resignations from the committee the Clerks Department has
advertised for two new SWNA members. The new members will be appointed at the
March 23 Council meeting.
Possible Summer Event with Wildlife Preservation Canada
The committee discussed the merits of a summer event that could highlight the
pollinator initiatives of Wildlife Preservation Canada, including bee surveys and/or
butterfly counts. Since the SWNA committee usually does not host indoor events in
the summer the consensus was that a presentation by Wildlife Preservation Canada
would be more appropriate for the spring or fall and can be discussed at a future
meeting.
SWNA Retractable Banner
The committee reviewed sample graphics for a retractable banner that could be
used at future events. Kate Potter will revise the graphics which will then be
provided to the banner manufacturer to create a proof. The committee would review
the proof prior to authorizing the production of the banner.
SWNA March 2020 minutes
4. OTHER BUSINESS
iNaturalist Event
The committee discussed the idea of holding another event on site to promote use
of the iNaturalist app at the SWNA. The event could be held in conjunction with a
butterfly count sometime in the summer. To be discussed further at a future
meeting.
5. MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOVED: by Patrick Bothwell SECONDED by Meaghan Vandenbrink
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Adjournment 8:20 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday April 14, 2020
Notes prepared by: Peter Windolf