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pn-Jll‘oz‘n zit/3‘33 on: ‘u ~ Naturalists Society will be g its sixtieth anniversary this year by hosting the annual conference of the Canadian Nat‘re r“ederation. Naturalists from across the coun- try will gather August 24 — Bl at the University of Hinnipeg under the lively theme of “Eaton our good nature“- The progr* will feature fourteen Speakers who Will help delegates become acquaint- ed with as many as possible of the province's communities. A special Manitoba nature art show and numerous field trips have also been sched— uled. Organizers intend to take full advantage of Manitoba's favoured location clOSe to some

of the best birding marshes on the continent, including the Delta and Oak Hammock marshes- Other outdoor attractions of the area include

the Canadian Shield, the Spruce Woods sand dunes, a block of undisturbed long-grass prairie, “ and a tract of aspen — oak forest. However, the major field trip will be a four—day nature cruise up lake Linnipeg on the luxury ship the M3 lord Selkirk II. More etails about the program and how to register will appear in a later Newsletter. ' - ‘

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JANUARY MEETING REPORT. Following the annual general meetina of the NHS on

January 8, members enjoyed a pictorial review of the Society’s activities since its founding ten years ago. Presented by Margaret Mallett, the evening’s slides brought back many happy memories of field trips and activities held over the years.

HOPE SEEKS OLD NEWSPAPERS. The HOPE environ- mental group is looking for old newspapers and magazines to be used in its paper recycling project. Papers will be shredded and treated chemically before being used to make insulation. All donations of newspapers and magazines will be welcomed and should be dropped off at 218 Kent St.,Charlottetown.

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* LAST CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES. The secretary-treasurer thanks all those * who have already sent in their membership dues for 1980, but reminds those * who haven’t done so yet that this will be the last newsletter sent until * dues have been received. So in order not to miss any newsletters, please * take pen in hand and send in your membership renewal today. A handy clip— * and-mail coupon has been included on the back cover for your convenience. * Memberships can also be obtained from the secretary-treasurer at her home * or at any meeting. : *

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