RBG

• Hamilton aviary on course to shut down as volunteers seek to re-home birds

  Transition plans are expected to start soon for the inhabitants of the Churchill Park Aviary now earmarked for closure sometime in 2024.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• New RBG eaglets named after Ojibwe moniker for ‘bald eagle’

  The Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton says it has selected names for a pair of bay eagles born in a pine tree nest at the MarshWalk Boardwalk.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• RBG opens contest to name eaglets born in the Hamilton-area park

  The Royal Botanical Gardens say they're hoping to have the public name the two birds before the fly away from a nest at the MarshWalk Boardwalk.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Endangered turtle released in Hamilton’s Cootes Paradise

  Biologists with the RBG have released a young Blanding's turtle in Cootes Paradise, the first member of the highly endangered species to be released in the wetland since 2015.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2022
• Accommodation tax will support Burlington’s tourism efforts

  'Our marketing reach, and especially with COVID has been fairly local,' Tourism Burlington's executive director said. 'This will allow us to expand our marketing efforts.'

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
• It’s been a busy 2021 for RBG biologists, as they work to restore turtle populations

  RBG has released approximately 1,200 hatchlings back into local wetlands, with Monday's release being the last for the 2021 season.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2021
• Report says $150 million and years of effort will clean up Chedoke Creek

  The 219-page report from GM Blueplan Engineering lists a series of short-term and long-term measures, with a total price tag of more than $150 million.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
• Gypsy moth caterpillars inundate Glanbrook, Flamborough

  Sam Scarlett of the city told councillors that this year's program has focused on ground spraying in select locations, as well as scraping and banding of trees.

  Environment

  May 27, 2021
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• Burlington’s RBG receives $1.7 million in federal, provincial funding to improve access

  'We are very much committed at RBG to providing a safe destination for people from all walks of life,' Nancy Rowland said of government funding announced Friday.

  Health

  May 14, 2021
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• Royal Botanical Gardens receives COVID-19-related funding to increase visitor, staff safety

  Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) CEO Nancy Rowland said that "now more than ever, the need is critical for Ontarians to find respite in nature.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 3, 2021