FSR Bumble Bee Photo Contest
May 27, 2024 by
June 1 – September 30
The Friends of the Salmon River, Friends of the Napanee River Watershed, and the Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council are launching a photo contest to promote awareness of our Bumble Bees and encourage all – kids and adults – to spend time in nature and take photos in our watersheds.
For the Submission Guidelines and Entry Form, see the Contest page on the FSR website: https://www.friendsofsalmonriver.ca/bumblebee-photo-contest/
Prizes will be awarded for the most interesting photos. Winners can take home flowering plants that support our pollinators. Books about bees (and dragonflies, etc.) will be fun for kids.
Little Forests: Minuscule but Mighty on March 4 in Napanee
February 20, 2024 by
Growing Little Forests: Learn how we can re-enchant our cities by collaborating with plants, soil, organisms, climate and geology. A Master Gardener and a Forest Steward from Little Forests Kingston will present
Little Forests: Minuscule but Mighty in Napanee
on Monday, March 4 at 1 – 3 pm.
Planting a Little Forest will bring the community together, nurture biodiversity, and restore native species to the land. All of this, while supporting restoration of the soil. Homeowners can find out about Pocket Little Forest Kits for their properties.
Please Register at: lastewardship@gmail.com The event is at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 179 West St, Napanee (Thomas St. entrance). It is open to the public, free of charge.
The Bay of Quinte: Are You Concerned?
November 24, 2023 by
Poster
On November 28 in Napanee, the public is invited to The Bay of Quinte: Are You Concerned? An in-person presentation on the current state of the Bay will be hosted by the Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council and the Friends of the Napanee River, the Salmon River, and the Wilton Creek Watershed.
Monitoring the Bay consists of analyzing everything from fish populations and habitats, to underwater insects, to phosphorus levels and its sources. Come and learn about the indicators of overabundant nutrients and phosphorous runoff as well as remediations.
Hear about the research on the Bay and join in a discussion of life on the Bay.
PLEASE REGISTER by email at register@FriendsNapaneeRiver.ca free of charge. The event is on Tuesday, November 28 at 1 pm at the Strathcona Paper Centre (arena), 16 McPherson Drive in Napanee. Refreshments will be served.
Alvar and Karst Environments: Brimming with Biodiversity
March 21, 2023 by
Alvar and Karst areas may look a bit barren; “oh, it’s just a lot of old rock…” However, they are both fascinating environments with far more biodiversity than meets the eye. Read our article.
Watch our very informative video at https://youtu.be/MesZ5Qc-R4c