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Welcome to Nature at McMaster! The University is fortunate to be located in an area that is rich in natural beauty and ecological and geological diversity. Within Hamilton alone the

re are more than 81 environmentally significant areas ranging from wetlands, marsh, and hardwood forests to prairie, alvar and escarpment habitat. This website highlights and showcases some of the wonderful natural areas in close proximity to our campus and includes links to key Conservation organizations and partners who work hard to maintain, preserve and protect our rich natural heritage. We encourage all members of the McMaster community to take advantage of our unique location and take the time to explore Hamilton's natural landscape. Whether you hike the trails, visit the waterfalls, study the flora and fauna, or simply relax and observe nature, We have no doubt that you will enjoy discovering McMaster's Backyard.

Come on a hike with us this Saturday and learn about Reconnect Hamilton! During this hike, you’ll have opportunities to ...
03/25/2026

Come on a hike with us this Saturday and learn about Reconnect Hamilton! During this hike, you’ll have opportunities to meet with other community members and learn all about the nature abounding in Hamilton! Link to sign up is in the Linktree in our bio :)

This just in: some awesome events this fall with Nature at McMaster and collaborators! Check out our Eventbrite and Inst...
11/05/2025

This just in: some awesome events this fall with Nature at McMaster and collaborators! Check out our Eventbrite and Instagram page for updated information on events

-Forsyth Planting Event – November 7 and 8
-Marsh Restoration and Clean Up Event – November 8
-Open Circle Invasive Removal Event – November 12 (Registration through Open Circle)
-Student Wellness Center Hike and Litter Pick Up Event – November 13 (Registration through SWC)
-Food Forest Planting Event – November 14
-McMaster Students Union Invasive Removal Event – November 15
-Tree Protection/Wrapping Event – November 22

Our bioblitz events are being held TOMORROW from 7:30-10:00 am and from 12:00-5:00 pm; with pizza served at the evening ...
09/26/2025

Our bioblitz events are being held TOMORROW from 7:30-10:00 am and from 12:00-5:00 pm; with pizza served at the evening event! If you want to know how to identify species of bird, mushroom, plants, or trees, please come to learn from experts some amazing facts! Link in our eventbrite to sign up ⬆️ 🎉

What are you most excited to learn how to identify? 👀🍄🌳🦅

What an awesome event last Sunday planting OVER 188 PLANTS with our amazing volunteers and Trees for Hamilton!!! Outside...
09/24/2025

What an awesome event last Sunday planting OVER 188 PLANTS with our amazing volunteers and Trees for Hamilton!!! Outside of the carbon sink forest lies a degraded habitat, covered in a buckthorn thicket. Our volunteers helped to establish new, native plants - crowding out buckthorn, multiflora rose, and garlic mustard. Goldenrods, ferns, elderberries, and more can now be found supporting local wildlife - and they got a great helping of rain to get them started! 🌳🎉

Join us THIS SUNDAY for a tree planting event! It takes place just a 10–15 minute bus ride from McMaster campus 🚌If you’...
09/19/2025

Join us THIS SUNDAY for a tree planting event! It takes place just a 10–15 minute bus ride from McMaster campus 🚌

If you’re interested, sign up through the link in our bio! Registration is completely free and stays open until Saturday night 🗓️

Hope to see you there!

Welcome or welcome back to Mac! This fall, Nature at McMaster is hosting a guided hike series 🥾If you’re interested in l...
09/01/2025

Welcome or welcome back to Mac! This fall, Nature at McMaster is hosting a guided hike series 🥾

If you’re interested in learning from some of our experts, register through the link in our bio ✅

Calling all hike enthusiasts 🥾Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 6:30-8:30 for a guided hike through Cootes Paradise...
08/12/2025

Calling all hike enthusiasts 🥾

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 6:30-8:30 for a guided hike through Cootes Paradise! This is an easy to moderate hike, and all are welcome 🙂

📍Meet at Churchill Park, at the intersection of Dromore Crescent and Marion Ave. N
🗺3.8 km hike to Princess Point and back

Visit the LinkTree in our bio to learn more and register!

Join us on Saturday to help pull those pesky dog-strangling vines from lower campus! If you’re interested, register with...
07/28/2025

Join us on Saturday to help pull those pesky dog-strangling vines from lower campus!

If you’re interested, register with the eventbrite in our bio 🌿

We will be meeting at parking lot P and walking over to our site. Please bring water (lots!), sunscreen, and bug spray, and wear long pants and socks!

All are welcome — we’ll take all the help we can get 💪💪

Happy world nature conservation day! 🌎This morning, Nature @ McMaster staff and volunteers were removing dog-strangling ...
07/28/2025

Happy world nature conservation day! 🌎

This morning, Nature @ McMaster staff and volunteers were removing dog-strangling vine (DSV) from West Campus along Cootes Drive 🧑‍🌾

DSV is an aggressive invasive species. It can outcompete native plants for resources and impact wildlife by altering habitats and putting stress on food sources 🥀

In efforts to maintain the vernal ponds at west campus, Nature @ McMaster has been removing DSV that could potentially harm the vegetation and wildlife in the area 🪏

Interested in volunteering with us? Click the link in our bio to sign up!






https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-plants/dog-strangling-vine/

Meet our amazing 2025 staff! 🌳 Be sure to follow along to see what we’re up to this summer and fall. You can also check ...
07/11/2025

Meet our amazing 2025 staff! 🌳 Be sure to follow along to see what we’re up to this summer and fall. You can also check out our website to book events like guided hikes and canoe trips, tree plantings, or invasive removal events!

Happy Canada Day! Not all Canadian species have antlers – here are just a few fun ones! 🔵Blue Jay – Clever birds that pr...
07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!

Not all Canadian species have antlers – here are just a few fun ones!

🔵Blue Jay – Clever birds that produce many different bird calls, blue jays can put on a great imitation of a red-tailed hawk!

🐸Wood Frog – These cute frogs are so interesting because they can literally freeze – they can tolerate the freezing of 60-70% of the water in their bodies!

🐉Common Green Darner – Named for their resemblance to a darning needle, the Common Green Darner is a migratory dragonfly species that lives in wetland areas. They begin their migratory path North in February, and the next generation begin their journey South in July.

💬 Comment your favourite Canadian animal! ⬇️

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay
https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/wood-frog/ #:~:text=The%20wood%20frog%20(Lithobates%20sylvaticus,the%20middle%20of%20the%20back.
https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/what-we-do/resource-centre/featured-species/insects-and-spiders/common-green-darner.html

This week, Nature at McMaster recognizes pollinator week! Pollinators sustain our ecosystems by helping plants to reprod...
06/20/2025

This week, Nature at McMaster recognizes pollinator week!

Pollinators sustain our ecosystems by helping plants to reproduce. Birds, bats, bees, and butterflies are all types of pollinators. Due to climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species, many pollinators are at risk – let’s work to protect pollinators and the vital systems that they support!

Here are the pollinators in our photos:
- Sweat bee
- Black and yellow mud dauber
- Eastern carpenter bee
- Common eastern bumblebee

Photos by Noah Stegman

https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/tawny-edged-skipper
https://www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/threats
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinators #:~:text=Birds%2C%20bats%2C%20bees%2C%20butterflies,resources%20by%20helping%20plants%20reproduce

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