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02/13/2013 02/13/2013

Monthly Meeting: Nature’s Year

Join local author and Examiner columnist Drew Monkman for a “trip through the year” highlighting the main events happening in nature each month in the Kawarthas. Drew will also highlight species at risk, a few newcomers to our area and some of the potential impacts of climate change.

Location : Peterborough Public Library, 344 Aylmer St, Peterborough ON

02/23/2013 02/23/2013

Winter Birds Along the Otonabee – and more

Beginners and families welcome! Discover signs of spring like waterfowl mating displays. Otters, mink and red fox are also possible. This half day outing, led by Sean Smith, will focus on the waterfowl which overwinter on the open waters of the Otonabee River and Little Lake during the winter months. The variety and number of [...]

Location : Riverview Park & Zoo parking lot

02/24/2013 02/24/2013

Junior Naturalists: Snow-shoeing and Animal Tracking @ Camp Kawartha

Come out for some snow-shoeing and animal tracking along with hot chocolate in the woods! Equipment will be supplied. Bring warm clothes and boots. Keep fingers crossed for snow!

Location : Camp Kawartha (Lakefield, Ontario)

03/13/2013 03/13/2013

Monthly Meeting: Snake Morphology and Ecology

All are welcome to join us Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30pm, in the Auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library. Josh Feltham, a professor at Fleming College, will give a talk on snakes. Ontario is a relatively benign wilderness for herpetologists.  Our lone venomous snake, the Massasauga Rattlesnake, is docile and shy with small fangs that don’t really [...]

Location : Peterborough Public Library, 344 Aylmer St N, Peterborough ON

03/17/2013 03/17/2013

Waterfowl at Presqu’ile Provincial Park 17th March

  A full-day birding trip to Presqu’ile, led by Jerry Ball. Thousands of ducks, geese and swans use this resting spot on their migrations north. Bring a packed lunch, binoculars and a spotting scope, if you have one. We will meet at the Country Style at the junction of Old Keene Road and Highway 7 [...]

Location : Presqu'ile Provincial Park

04/06/2013 04/06/2013

ONTARIO NATURE News

Club Members Welcome Mark your calendars….Two upcoming spring meetings! 1)    Lake Ontario North Regional Meeting Date:                   Saturday April 6, 2013 Time:                  10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hosted by:        York Region Environmental Alliance   www.yrea.org [...]

Location : Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill ON

04/06/2013 04/06/2013

Ontario Nature Spring Regional Meeting for the Lake Ontario North district

Enjoy a day with like-minded members from a variety of naturalist and environmental clubs. Discover the issues that Ontario Nature is involved in. There’s lots to learn! DATE: Saturday April 6, 2013 Location: at the Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON HOSTED by the York Region Environmental Alliance Watch for more [...]

Location : Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill ON

04/07/2013 04/07/2013

Wildlife walk Sunday 7th April 8.00a.m.

Join us for the first of our popular Sunday morning wildlife walks of Spring 2013. Meet leader Sean Smith at the parking lot to the north of Peterborough Zoo on Water Street at 8.00a.m. From here we will car pool to local sites determined on the day. Bring binoculars, dress appropriately for the weather and [...]

Location : Unknown

04/10/2013 04/10/2013

Monthly Meeting: A Journey to the Hawaiian Islands

All are welcome to join Wednesday, April 10, 2013, us in the Auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library. Hawaii is famous for its lush forests and active volcanos. These islands first started forming around 4 million years ago, resulting in an incredibly diverse and specialized avifauna, including the Hawaiian Honeycreepers. More recently the Hawaiian endemics are facing pressures [...]

Location : Peterborough Public Library, 344 Aylmer St, Peterborough ON

04/13/2013 04/13/2013

An Evening of Frog Songs Saturday 13th April 8.00p.m.

Join Martin Parker in this evening outing to listen to the spring chorus of frogs.  The chorus will be dominated by Spring Peepers.  We will also be listening for Chorus Frogs, Northern Leopard Frogs, and Wood Frogs.   The outing will start from the north parking lot at the Peterborough Zoo, Water Street North, at 8:00 [...]

Location : Unknown

04/14/2013 04/14/2013

Wildlife walk Sunday 14th April

Meet experienced birder Jerry Ball for an 8am start from the parking lot of Peterborough Zoo on Water Street. From here we will carpool to local sites of interest. Outings generally last about three hours. Bring some change to donate towards gas costs and bring binoculars if possible. Exact destinations will be confirmed on the [...]

Location : Unknown

04/20/2013 04/20/2013

The Sky Dance of the Timber-Doodle Saturday 20th April 8.00p.m.

A dusk outing to listen to the sky dance of the American Woodcock or Timber-Doodle.  This bird has an elaborate courtship display which consists of a distinctive call made while on the ground, followed by the spiral flight into the sky and then a fluttering flight back to the ground.  With leader, Martin Parker, we [...]

Location : Trent University Nature Sanctuary

04/21/2013 04/21/2013

Wildlife Walk Sunday 21st April 8.00 a.m.

Join us for the third of our Spring walks, this on led by experienced birder Tony Bigg. Meet at 8.00 in the parking lot of Peterborough Zoo on Water Street. Tony will lead a car pool convoy to local sites of interest determined on the day. Bring binoculars if you have them, dress for the [...]

Location : Unknown

04/28/2013 04/28/2013

Wildlife Walk: Sunday April 28th, 2013 8:00 am

Join us for another outing led by Tony Bigg, PFN member and expert birder. Meet at the parking lot of Peterborough Zoo on Water Street at 8.00 a.m.  From here we will car pool to local sites of interest. Bring binoculars, come dressed for the weather and be ready to make a small donation to [...]

Location : Unknown

05/04/2013 05/04/2013

Jane’s Walk: Contentious Ribbon of Green

Exploring the Parkway Corridor Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 2:00PM The Parkway Trail is one of Peterborough’s premier natural areas, serving as a wildlife corridor across the city. It is also a beautiful place to walk, bike and discover near-by nature. However, it may very well end up becoming a two-lane arterial road to improve north-south [...]

Location : Meet at 300 Sunset Blvd

05/04/2013 05/04/2013

Jane’s Walk: A Tour of Transition

Exploring Beavermead and the Little Lake Shoreline ORCA —  Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Saturday, May 4th, 10:00AM Join us to explore the natural and cultural history of Beavermead Park, Little Lake and Meade Creek. Stops along the route will interpret changes that have occurred during the area’s transformation from its industrial past to its current [...]

Location : Meet at chip truck near Beavermead Park entrance

05/05/2013 05/05/2013

Jane’s Walk: Creek Mystique

The past, present and future of an urban watercourse Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 1:00PM Before the canal system tamed the rapids of the Otonabee River, its less tumultuous tributary, Jackson Creek, drove the paddle wheels that powered the mills of the growing town of Peterborough. Still flowing through the heart of the City, Jackson Creek [...]

Location : NW corner of Brock St and Bethune

05/05/2013 05/05/2013

Jane’s Walk: Be Here Now

Mindfulness & the Art of Sensing Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 3:00PM A quiet walk in which we will use all of our senses to explore the moment in Jackson Park, as well as how our personal experiences are influenced by the experiences of those around us. Life’s busy, and we often forget to take time [...]

Location : Meet at Pagoda Bridge, Jackson Park pond
Jane's Walk Trout Lily

05/05/2013 05/05/2013

Jane’s Walk: Islands of Green

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00AM We’ll have a leisurely walk around the South Drumlin, one of Trent University’s Nature Areas. We’ll talk about the historical land uses in the area and how the land is used today. You may be surprised to learn that the lumber mills once operating nearby were among the largest in [...]

Location : Meet at corner of Nassau Mills and Armour Road

05/08/2013 05/08/2013

Monthly Meeting: Bird Tracks and Sign in the Kawarthas

All are welcome to join us Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in the Auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library. Don McLeod is a new member of the Peterborough Field Naturalists and a recently retired Professor from Fleming College. Don will present a slideshow featuring bird tracks and sign from the Kawarthas. While mammal tracks are more frequently observed, being [...]

Location : Peterborough Public Library Auditorium, 344 Aylmer St N, Peterborough ON

05/12/2013 05/12/2013

Wildlife Walk: Sunday May 12, 2013 8:00AM

Meet walk leader Walter Wehtje at the parking lot of Peterborough Zoo on Water Street at 8.00 a.m. from where we will carpool to interesting local habitats. If possible bring binoculars and some change for a contribution to carpooling costs.

Location : Unknown

05/19/2013 05/19/2013

Wildlife Walk: Sunday May 19, 2013, 8:00 am

Join PFN President Martin Parker for an outing exploring local habitats and spotting bird life. Join Martin at the Peterborough Zoo parking lot on Water Street at 8.00a.m. The outing will last around 3 hours and we will carpool to local sites. Please bring binoculars if possible and a small contribution to gas costs. Newcomers [...]

Location : Unknown

05/26/2013 05/26/2013

Wildlife Walk: Sunday, May 26, 2013 8:00 am

Join us for an outing to explore the joys of late Spring in our beautiful part of the country. We will meet at the parking lot of Peterborough Zoo at 8.00 a.m. and carpool from there to local habitats.  Please bring binoculars and a small contribution to carpooling costs. The outing will last aroun d [...]

Location : Unknown

06/02/2013 06/02/2013

Carden Plain Important Bird Area (IBA)

An all-day visit to the Carden Plain, an unusual alvar habitat that is home to an abundance of rare grassland bird species, butterflies and plants. Jerry Ball will guide us through this globally rare habitat is only 65km from Peterborough. The trip offers the chance of seeing such birds as the Loggerhead Shrike, Golden-wing warbler, [...]

Location : Carden Plain

06/02/2013 06/02/2013

Sunday Wildlife Walk: Beavermead Park & Campground

Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:00AM Join us for a Sunday Morning Bird Walk around Beavermead Park. This popular camping location surrounded by Little Lake and Meade Creek is home not just to tents and trailers – it is a haven for local bird and wildlife species. With the help of local naturalists, come and discover [...]

Location : Beavermead Park and Campground

06/23/2013 06/23/2013

This whole-day outing will be to the Ingleton-Wells property of the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, inland from the North Shore of Stony Lake.  The purpose of this outing is to acquaint PFN members to this protected area and to determine what animals are present.  There will be a special emphasis the butterflies in the open meadow [...]

Location : Ingleton Wells

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CHECK THIS OUT! A Special Opportunity for a High School Student!

The Peterborough Field Naturalist Board would like to support Ontario Nature’s Youth Summit by sponsoring a keen high school student to attend the weekend event. Are you a high school student with a passion for nature, desire to learn more about the environment, want to meet like-minded friends? Ontario Nature is holding their 2013 Youth [...]

This whole-day outing will be to the Ingleton-Wells property of the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, inland from the North Shore of Stony Lake.  The purpose of this outing is to acquaint PFN members to this protected area and to determine what animals are present.  There will be a special emphasis the butterflies in the open meadow [...]

Carden Plain Important Bird Area (IBA)

An all-day visit to the Carden Plain, an unusual alvar habitat that is home to an abundance of rare grassland bird species, butterflies and plants. Jerry Ball will guide us through this globally rare habitat is only 65km from Peterborough. The trip offers the chance of seeing such birds as the Loggerhead Shrike, Golden-wing warbler, [...]

PARKWAY Environmental Assessment Study, public comments due

Public comments on this important stage of deciding whether to build a road in Peterborough’s Parkway corridor are due on Friday, April 19, 2013. The Parkway road is proposed as the preferred alternative and route at both the north (Fairbairn to Cumberland) and south (Clonsilla to Sherbrooke) ends of the corridor. A bridge — or [...]

Jane’s Walk: Be Here Now

Mindfulness & the Art of Sensing Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 3:00PM A quiet walk in which we will use all of our senses to explore the moment in Jackson Park, as well as how our personal experiences are influenced by the experiences of those around us. Life’s busy, and we often forget to take time [...]

Sunday Wildlife Walk: Beavermead Park & Campground

Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:00AM Join us for a Sunday Morning Bird Walk around Beavermead Park. This popular camping location surrounded by Little Lake and Meade Creek is home not just to tents and trailers – it is a haven for local bird and wildlife species. With the help of local naturalists, come and discover [...]

Jane’s Walk: Contentious Ribbon of Green

Exploring the Parkway Corridor Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 2:00PM The Parkway Trail is one of Peterborough’s premier natural areas, serving as a wildlife corridor across the city. It is also a beautiful place to walk, bike and discover near-by nature. However, it may very well end up becoming a two-lane arterial road to improve north-south [...]

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Jane’s Walk: Creek Mystique

The past, present and future of an urban watercourse Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 1:00PM Before the canal system tamed the rapids of the Otonabee River, its less tumultuous tributary, Jackson Creek, drove the paddle wheels that powered the mills of the growing town of Peterborough. Still flowing through the heart of the City, Jackson Creek [...]

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Jane's Walk Trout Lily

Jane’s Walk: Islands of Green

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00AM We’ll have a leisurely walk around the South Drumlin, one of Trent University’s Nature Areas. We’ll talk about the historical land uses in the area and how the land is used today. You may be surprised to learn that the lumber mills once operating nearby were among the largest in [...]

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Jane’s Walk: A Tour of Transition

Exploring Beavermead and the Little Lake Shoreline ORCA —  Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Saturday, May 4th, 10:00AM Join us to explore the natural and cultural history of Beavermead Park, Little Lake and Meade Creek. Stops along the route will interpret changes that have occurred during the area’s transformation from its industrial past to its current [...]

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