McMaster University recognizes that the University and surrounding Hamilton area, including their nature spaces, are situated on traditional territories shared between the Haudenosaunee confederacy and Anishnaabe nations. These lands are protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum belt. The wampum uses the symbolism of a dish to represent the territory, and one spoon to represent that the people are to share the resources of the land and only take what they need.

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Hamilton Naturalists’ Club

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The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit organization with over 600 members dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of our wild plants and animals.

The Club traces its history to the founding of the Hamilton Bird Protection Society in 1919. Our early achievements include the designation of Cootes Paradise as a nature reserve in 1927, and the organization of 34,000 children in Junior Audubon Clubs across Canada during the 1930’s. We celebrated our 85th anniversary in 2004. If you are interesting in bird recordings, click here to listen!

Natural Areas: Hamilton Naturalists’ Club

Cartwright Nature Sanctuary

Cartwright Nature Sanctuary is jointly owned and managed between the Hamilton Naturalists' Club and Conservation Halton. Featuring scenic views and rich forests, the property achieves the true definition of a…

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