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
Juniors Event: Fantastic Fall Foliage
Explore the beauty of fall as we wander along the trail of this mature forest, which has some of the oldest maple,…
Read MoreThe Miniature World of Lichens
For such fascinating and beautiful organisms, lichens are incredibly overlooked. Most mature trees right outside your door will have several species on…
Read MoreMonthly Meeting: The Naturalization of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Fanwort in Kasshabog Lake and its Implications for Invasive Species Management
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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