St. Thomas Field Naturalist Club
Nurturing nature in Elgin.
The club is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to preserving and promoting our local natural heritage. We are appreciative of Lake Erie which provides our drinking water and allows many migrating species to pass through our area. Being situated in a Carolinian zone allows us to appreciate the many species of trees unique to this zone.
Our club was formed in September of 1950 and has a history of annual bird counts dating back before that time. Our members have participated in hawk viewing weekends at Hawk Cliff since 1975. Members have built and maintained Eastern Bluebird boxes since 1957 and were instrumental in the increase in their population in our county.
To date the club has published 7 Photo Field Guides which can be purchased by contacting Ann Vance at 519-773-8768 or Eva Hurst at stfnfieldguides@gmail.com. Back page and cover of latest Photo Field Guide is shown above. Copies can be purchased at all regular meetings from Ann Vance.
Some Wildflowers of Southern Ontario — $15
Some Caterpillars of Southern Ontario — $10
The Butterflies of Southwestern Ontario — $10
The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Southwestern Ontario, Second Edition — $10
The Freshwater Mussels of Ontario — $10
The Bats of Ontario — $10
The Reptiles and Amphibians of Ontario — $15
A Field Guide to the Migrating Raptors of Hawk Cliff — $10
President: Al Hurst – eandahurst@hotmail.com
Past President: Bob Johnstone
Membership: Ron Casier and Pat Quinn
Treasurer: Karen Auckland – 29renner49@gmail.com
News: Jackie Sharpe – stfnc_news@runbox.com
Secretary: Diane Dobson
Spring Walks: Tom & Joan d’Entremont – tomd42@hotmail.com
Book Account: Ann Vance – 519-773-8768
Members of Book Account: Al & Eva Hurst, Ron Casier
Donations and correspondence:
St. Thomas Field Naturalist Club
PO Box 22092 RPO Elmwood Square
St. Thomas ON N5R 6A1
Charitable receipts will be issued for all donations over $20.