0."...

NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ' NEWSLETTER

NewSletter No. 2. May, 1974

THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT, THE MORE YOU GET OUT OF IT. Profound truth is contained in those simple words. Even very amateur natural— ists know that everyone who sincerely starts out to learn something about nature will quickly find the rewards flowing back to him when he begins to recognize as old friends the flowers, trees, birds and mammals.

NEXT MEETING

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 1974.

Time: 8:00 pm.

Place: Prov. Health Buildg., 3rd floor, Room 47. Program: _Films on several nature subjects.

ENVIRONMENT WEEK

The week of May 6 to 11 has been dsignated as Environment week. What will you do to express your concern?' Here are some suggestions: Make an effort to pick up garbage along one hike or section of road. Clean up blowing garbage in your backyard. Support the Women's Institute clean-up on May 11. Try to reduce your contribution to Canada's growing mound of disposables (e.g., reuse plastic bags, use fresh vegetables instead of canned or frozen, buy only return- able pop bottles). '

The Bonshaw Hills Trail Club has scheduled one guided walk every day on a variety of topics.. The schedule will be included in ,this newsletter. Try to attend at least one walk.

Field trips -— Summer 1974 , Leader May 11 Bubbling Spring Nature Trail, Joan Saunders P. E. I. National Park June 1 East Suffolk, Winter River . , Margaret MalIEtt June 22 Canavoy, in search of pitcher Bruce McLean plants and birds! July 6 Peakes Road a Bill Reddin July 27 Townsend woodlot, Basin Head Diane Griffin August 31 Devil's Punchbowl Prov. Park Diane Griffin and Stanley Bridge Wendell McKay Sept. 14 Tea Hill ' Bill Reddin

We will meet for all of these outings at the YMCA corner, Charlottetown around 10:00 am, Saturday morning. The person designated as leader for each walk will not be giving a guided walk. However, they are familiar with the area and would welcome questions. The walks will vary in length, but usually last until mid-afternoon. So, come prepared with suitable provisions for nourishment, weather and insects. v 7

Try to get out on most of these walks and bring a friend!