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. Pre-registration is required for in-person or zoom attendance through Eventbrite.
Read the Orchid
Each year our hard working volunteers distribute 9 issues of our monthly bulletin to members. The Orchid is full of excellent articles that can help keep you connected to nature in Peterborough.
Upcoming Events
Outings are held throughout the year and are open to everyone. 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
Nature Appreciation Walks
One of the main reasons for attending outings is spending time with like-minded individuals. Getting out in the fresh air, exercising, and socializing while appreciating nature never gets old. With…
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Wildlife Tracking Outings
PFN member, Don McLeod, will once again lead members on one or more outings during the months of December to March focusing on tracks and other wildlife sign. These outings…
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Monthly Meeting: Presentation by David Beresford
David Beresford is a professor at Trent University where he teaches entomology. The topic of his presentation is yet to be announced but it surely will be about insects and…
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KIDS’ CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT!
ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR NATURALISTS Save this date for the KIDS’ CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT! Join us for an important opportunity to help with scientific research and learn more about the birds…
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First Day 2024
Start your New Year with nature and fellow nature lovers! Ontario Parks has been encouraging people to visit a park on New Years Day for several years and the PFN…
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Peterborough Christmas Bird Count – A Christmas Tradition
PFN Citizen Science Project: Sunday, December 17 – all day The Peterborough Christmas Bird Count (CBC), now in its 72nd year, is the longest running wildlife survey in Peterborough County.…
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Monthly Meeting: Holiday Season Members’ Slide Show Night
A long-time annual tradition in the PFN is the members slide show night. We will be treated to several short presentations from our members of photos they have taken. Try…
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