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Discover what we have to offer and support environmental education and conservation in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Join the Peterborough Field Naturalists by signing up for an annual membership today.

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Strategic Plan

Strength, Stability and Succession

Celebrating a rich history as an active club since 1940, the Peterborough Field Naturalists have embarked on a process to develop a strategic plan. Our plan will build on previous successes and determine a vision and our priorities for the future.

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Atmospheric CO2

Climate Resources & More

Are atmospheric CO2 levels stabilizing? Weekly means for atmospheric CO2 originate from the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory. Check it out, along with other Citizen Science resources.

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The Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN) is a registered charity and active club in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Monthly meetings are held from September to June with interesting topics and speakers.

Read The Orchid

Each year our hard working volunteers distribute 9 issues of our monthly newsletter to members. The Orchid is full of articles, photos and event news that can help keep you connected to nature in Peterborough.

Upcoming Events

Outings are held throughout the year and are “open to non-members”. Pre-registration is required and details sent to those who register. Topics include birding, wildflowers, ferns, tracking, lichens, reptiles and amphibians.

Junior Naturalists

We offer events geared towards kids aged 5-12. Events are led by PFN members and individuals from Peterborough community organizations. Come out and try an event to see if you'd like to join!

Upcoming Events

Monthly Meeting: The Naturalization of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Fanwort in Kasshabog Lake and its Implications for Invasive Species Management

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November 14 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The naturalization of invasive species is a phenomenon that we generally tend not to consider when we are managing the environment. This…

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Kids With Cameras

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November 23 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Have you ever noticed how much more aware you are when looking at the world through the lens of a camera? Textures,…

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Monthly Meeting: Holiday Season Members’ Slide Show Night

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December 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

A long-time annual tradition in the PFN is the members’ slide show night. Targetlength of slideshow presentations should be 10-15 minuteslong (max).…

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2024 Peterborough Christmas Bird Count

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December 15 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 15 is the scheduled date for the annual Peterborough Christmas Bird Count, the longest operated citizen-science wildlife survey in Peterborough.…

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Monthly Meeting: An Evening at The Canadian Canoe Museum

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2025-01-09 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Peterborough Field Naturalists celebrate 85 years in 2025 and tostart the year off, The Canadian Canoe Museum(https://canoemuseum.ca/visit/) has been booked for…

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