MURA trips & events

Upcoming

    • June 03, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Welcome to the nicer weather!

    The Spring Fling events have been lovely the last two years, and we have decided to do it once again.

    We have booked the Phoenix Patio for Tuesday, June 3rd from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. We hope that you will join us. We will be outdoors on the best patio in Hamilton (unless the weather turns really bad, in which case we will move inside).

    A BBQ will be served from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (vegetarian or non-vegetarian options), along with salads, potatoes etc., non-alcoholic drinks, and dessert. The cost per person is $25.00. A cash bar will also be available.

    MURA would like to thank the Office of Alumni Engagement for their oversight of the ticket and registration process. Please buy your tickets online with your credit card at alumni.mcmaster.ca/muraspringfling and make note of any special dietary needs in the comments box on the checkout page.

    If you do not have a credit card or online access, please call Mary Gauld, MURA’s event coordinator at 905-906-5604 on or before May 28th. Mary will facilitate your registration.

    We hope that you can join us.

    Complimentary Parking for the Spring Fling

    • June 17, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Zoom, online or by phone

    MURA members may participate either online or by phone.

    Please register by 8:00 pm Sunday, June 15.

    To participate online:

    • Please register at alumni.mcmaster.ca/mura-agm. You will receive an email confirmation from McMaster Alumni. If you do not receive an immediate response, be sure to check your Junk or Spam mailbox.We will send you a link and password for the Zoom online meeting via email on Monday, June 16.

    To participate by phone:

    • Leave a voice message for MURA at 905-525-9140, ext. 23171.
    • We will contact you with a phone number and password for the Zoom meeting by Monday, June 16.
    • Please note that the closest Zoom phone connection is a 647 (Toronto) area code, so you may incur long distance charges.

    Please plan to attend. All participants will be entered into an attendance draw for a $25 electronic gift certificate to Indigo.

    Special Presentation to the AGM

    Preserving a ribbon of wilderness: Community-based conservation along the Bruce Trail

    The Bruce Trail offers a myriad of ways to explore the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment on foot. It connects you to the wonders of the Escarpment – cobble beaches, open meadows, waterfalls, rocky crevices, old growth forests, and awe-inspiring views.

    The Bruce Trail Conservancy conserves and cares for land within the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere to protect its ecosystems for the benefit of all and make it available to explore by foot along the magnificent Bruce Trail. And as one of Ontario’s largest land trusts, the Conservancy protects and cares for Escarpment ecosystems with the support of members, volunteers, and donors.

    Laura Tuohy has been with the Bruce Trail Conservancy for 15 years. In her role as Manager of Community Engagement, she leads a team responsible for connecting people to the work of the BTC and building support for its mission. Finding joy in nature, Laura has a passion for the conservation of special places and connecting people to the natural world. Laura TuohyShe holds a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Toronto and has spent her career focussing on non-profit communications, nature interpretation, fundraising, and community-centered approaches to conservation. Prior to joining the BTC, Laura worked in national parks in Alberta and British Columbia, both in non-profit and government spheres for over 10 years. Since joining the BTC in 2010 she has held a number of roles and says she has been privileged to work with an amazing array of people. And no, Laura hasn’t hiked the entire Bruce Trail…yet!

    Business Meeting: The business meeting will include reports of Officers, Constitutional changes, and Council Elections. The report from the Nominating Committee follows.

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