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Bugs Exhibit At Mall

Orkin Canada’s Incredible World of Bugs exhibit will be at Lansdowne Place Mall on Thursday, May 3 to Saturday, May 5.    The displays explore the world of insects with many exotic species.   The display also shows the role insects play in maintaining a healthy environment. A show worth seeing.  

Read details wealth of info on Kawarthas’ wildlife

A review of the new publication of the Peterborough Field Naturalists Nature in the Kawarthas which appeared in the Lindsay Post states that that “If you’ve ever wondered about the birds and mammals that frequent your bird feeder but never had the inclination to wade through extensive field guides, then Nature in the Kawarthas is [...]

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Successful Winter Birds Along The Otonabee River

Thirteen members of the Peterborough Field Naturalists held a successful outing along the Otonabee River and Little Lake on Saturday afternoon, February 20. The cold temperatures the previous night resulted extensive amounts of new ice.  On the open water stretches between Trent University and Lakefield there were Canada Geese, Mallards, Common Goldeneyes, Common Mergansers and [...]

Family Nature Discovery Day

The Peterborough Field Naturalists will be participating in the Annual Family Nature Discovery Day being hosted by the Peterborough County Stewardship Council on Monday February 20 (10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)  All events will be at Fleming College, Brealey Campus, 599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough. This free event will include presentations for adults and children. In [...]

Review of Nature In The Kawarthas In EMC

A review of the new PFN publication ‘Nature in the Kawarthas’ was published in the EMC Almonte/Carleton Place (a community paper that appears throughout Eastern Ontario). Nature in the Kawarthas is available at most bookstores by order or online at www.dundurn.com or www.amazon.ca at $32.99 or less. For complete review go to EMC Almonte/Carleton Place