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Archival description

The file contains the certificate for the W E Saunders Natural History Award, presented to Susan Bryan by the Federation of Ontario Naturalists May 28 1994, in recognition for contribution to the cause of conservation. The 1994 Awards Presentation program for the ceremony in Hamilton Ontario is also included in the file.

Treasurer
3 · Series · 1933 - 1982
Part of Thunder Bay Field Naturalists fonds

This series consists of the treasurer’s duties, reports, and cash books. The series is composed of the following files/items:
-Treasurer’s Reports 1964-82 (Box 1, File 14)
-Treasurer’s Duties (Box 1, File 15)
-Cash Book, 1933-50 (Box 1, Item 1)
-Cash Book, 1960-67 (Box 1, Item 2)
-Cash Book, 1968-71 (Box 1, Item 3)
-Cash Book, 1972-78 (Box 1, Item 4)

Fonds · 1933 - 2025

The fonds consists of minutes, membership lists, newsletters, correspondence, a photograph and four negatives, bird census data, and other records associated with the activities of the club.

Thunder Bay Field Naturalists
TBFN Silver Salamander Award

The file contains a wooden plaque for the Silver Salamander Award, presented to Thunder Bay Field Naturalists Club, September 10 2011. The award was given by the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network in recognition for protecting ecologically sensitive wetlands through the Nature Reserves Program and contributions toward the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Canada.

TBFN Publications

Collection of pamphlets and seasonal donation letters for Thunder Bay Field Naturalists. Included in the file are brochures for general information, planned giving to Nature Reserves, Greenwood Lake Conservation Reserve, TBFN Nature Reserves and Christmas donation receipt letters for Nature Reserves.

TBFN Governance Documents
File · 1972 - 2014
Part of Thunder Bay Field Naturalists fonds

The file contains a collection of governance documents for the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists. Included is the Agreement to Provide Services with The Nature Conservancy of Canada, 2014; Letters Patent, 1978 with correspondence, 1979; Bylaws and Constitution, 1972; Letters Patent application with legal correspondence, 2013; Special Resolution, 2012.

Sleeping Giant

The file contains a draft copy of a survey of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park by Shan Walshe. The personal overview discusses details of the land, flora and fauna, locations and seasonal changes experienced within the park.

Research and Information
7 · Series · 1928 - 2021
Part of Thunder Bay Field Naturalists fonds

This series consists of wildlife observations, species lists, book lists, and presentation notes. The series is composed of the following files:
-Bird, Plant, and Book Lists, 1964-86 (Box 1, File 28)
-Observations 1939-86 (Box 1, File 29)
-Publications and Presentations 1934-76 (Box 1, File 30)
-Breeding Bird Surveys, 1968-76 (Box 1, File 31)
-Ontario Nest Records Scheme, 1956-77 (Box 1, File 32)
-Breeding Bird Program
-Faunal Survey and Vascular Plant Checklist
-Lakehead University Archives inventory
-Sleeping Giant
-TBFN Checklist of Birds

Projects
Series · 1980 - 1991
Part of Thunder Bay Field Naturalists fonds

The series consists of files related to nesting platforms, nest box building, and specific projects for the Thunder Bay Field Naturalist Program including for bluebird and duck box nesting.

The file contains a Certificate of Achievement from the Ontario Heritage Foundation to Dr Susan Bryan for the 2003 Heritage Community Recognition Program. Heritage conservation to identify, preserve, protect and promote Ontario's heritage is recognized.

Nick Escott

The file contains a copy of the nomination form and information for the W E Saunders Natural History Award for Nominee Dr Nicholas G Escott, 2006. A Summary of Accomplishments of Nick Escott is also included in the file.