RESOURCE: HNC Checklists

Hamilton Naturalists’ Club
What’s Alive Checklists

Mammals Checklist (PDF)
Butterflies Checklist (PDF)
Dragonflies Checklist (PDF)
Reptile + Amphibian Checklist (PDF)
Fish Species Checklist
Tree Species Checklist

Other What’s Alive Checklists

BOOK REVIEW: the naturescaping workbook

Beth O’Donnell Young‘s Naturescaping Workbook is an invaluable resource when planning a natural backyard oasis.  I recently borrowed a copy from the library, and made a few notes about plants that feed Butterflies, Moths, Caterpillars and Beneficials (see below).  Make sure to get your own copy of The Naturescaping Workbook from your library or independent bookstore to read in more detail, how to support nature in your backyard with the plants I’ve noted here!

TREES

Betula (Birch)
Cornus (Dogwood)
Fraxinus (Ash)
Malus (Crabapple)
Populus (Cottonwood, Poplar)
Prunus (Cherry, Plum)
Quercus (Oak)
Salix (Willow)

SHRUBS

Cephalanthus (Buttonbush)
Lavandula (Lavender)
Ribes (Currant)
Syringa (Lilac)
Vaccinium (Blueberry)
Viburnum (Various)
Yucca (Adam’s Needle)

PERENNIALS

Asclepias (Milkweed)
Aster (Aster)
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed)
Monarda (Bee Balm)
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Veronica (Speedwell)

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RESOURCE: Seed Starting + Planting Dates (PDF)

Seeding + Planting Dates Hamilton Area

Use this chart to determine when to plant your seeds indoors and when to transplant or direct seed outside in the Hamilton area, Dates will vary across the province.