The Society
The Society of Grasslands Naturalists (GN) is a non-profit charitable organization based in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
Objectives
- To encourage study and protection of the natural world.
- To provide educational opportunities such as lectures, field trips and publications.
- To encourage the preservation of natural habitat and aesthetic natural features.
- To assist in the collection and provision of records of species for statistical and educational purposes.
- To act as stewards of the environment.
History
Memberships
Yearly membership based on calendar year:
Individual: $20
Family: $25
Organization: $25
See Contact us for mailing address.
Donations
Donations to Grasslands Naturalists are another great way to support local nature and nature education.
Tax receipts are issued for all donations over $10. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Donations can be made by cash or by cheque payable to Society of Grasslands Naturalists and delivered either
- in person at the Police Point Park Nature Centre or
- by mail (cheques only) to Grasslands Naturalists, Box 2491, Medicine Hat, AB,T1A 8G8
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program
GN manages the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program (MHIP) located at the Police Point Park Nature Centre.
Society Bylaws
These are the current bylaws.
Executive and Directors
- President: Phil Horch
- Vice-President: Martha Munz Gue (Interim)
- Treasurer: Angela Turner
- Secretary: Martha Maudsley
- Past-President: Hugh Armstrong
- Directors at large:
- Ian Turner
- Linda Fisher
- Corlaine Gardner
Committees
Bird Tales
- Dee Armstrong and Paul Thibault (Co-chairs)
Budget Committee
- Paul Thibault (Chair)
- Hugh Armstrong
- Jane McGough
- Angela Turner
Climate Symposium Committee
- Phil Horch (Chair)
- Hugh Armstrong
- Brooke Kapeller
- Alicia Lew
- Ian Turner
- Jan Kay
Bird Team
- Phil Horch (Chair)
- Marty Drut
- Ian Turner
- Angela Turner
- Dan Schiebelbein
Communications Committee
- Emails: Ian Turner
- Facebook: Tina Regehr
- Newsletter: Milt Spitzer
- Website: Paul Thibault
- Corlaine Gardner
Field Trips
- John Slater
Fund Raising Committee
- Hugh Armstrong (Chair)
Governance Committee
- Paul Thibault (Chair)
- Hugh Armstrong
- Linda Fisher
Indoor Program Committee
- Linda Fisher
Issues Committee
- John Slater
- Martha Munz Gue
- Gerry Ehlert
Operations Committee
- Hugh Armstrong (Chair)
- Bob Townsend
- John Slater
- Elaine Spitzer
- Bruce McLoed
Scenic Views Committee
- Gerry Ehlert and John Slater (Co-chair)
- David Gue
- Len Moser
- Paul Thibault
The GN President, Phil Horch, is an ex-officio member of all committees with voting right.
Projects and Programs
Interpretive Program, Police Point Park
- Alicia Lew (Chief Interpreter)
- Ian Langil
External Organizations
Nature Alberta
- Brooke Kappeler
- Ian Turner (alternate)