A NEW INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST

The Land Trust is pleased to announce that Brian Pomfret has been contracted to develop and implement ecology-based educational programming at Ruthven Park using funding provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The expansion of outdoor educational programming focus on the outstanding natural habitat features and wildlife communities of Ruthven will raise community awareness of the ecological and historical significance of the site, increase visitorship and community engagement, and provide another valuable opportunity for volunteer participation.

Brian is the former wildlife biologist for Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington where he monitored avian, insect and herpetile population levels, assisted with habitat restoration and enhancement activities, and conducted a wide range of environmental education and outreach programming for all ages. He has been a volunteer at the Ruthven Bird Banding Station since 2004.

Request for Assistance: The Ruthven Park Education and Outreach Programme requires a quantity of clear plastic pop bottles for the construction of bird feeders and amphibian traps. Both 2l and 710 mm - 1l sizes are required along with their caps. Please drop them off at the Gate House during regular hours of operation.