Nature Outing
Winter Birding – Members Only
PFN members can join Chris Risley Saturday, January 14th from 9-11:00 a.m. to do some winter birding. At the location Chris has chosen to visit, chickadees will feed from your…
Returning Waterfowl on the Otonabee Members Only
The spring migration gets underway with the lengthening days in March and increased hours of sunlight. This trip will visit various locations along the Otonabee River and possibly a bit…
The Fascinating World of a Vernal Pool – Outing Full
In the spring forest when vernal pools melt and fill with rain, life returns to these ephemeral wetlands. As soon as water appears, fairy shrimp hatch and are soon joined…
Sounds of Spring – Members Only
The dusk air of the spring carries the mating songs of various species of frogs and the sky dance of theAmerican Woodcock or Timber-doodle. Join Sue Paradisis and Rachel Baehr…
The Fascinating World of a Vernal Pool – Members Only
In the spring forest when vernal pools melt and fill with rain, life returns to these ephemeral wetlands. As soon as water appears, fairy shrimp hatch and are soon joined…
Johnston Drive Pond Trail – OUTING IS FULL
This area is a hidden gem few people know exist and provides a great opportunity to see and hear some shy and elusive herons, bitterns and rails. There were 34…
Lang-Hastings Rail Trail – Members Only
Steve Paul will lead a walk along the Lang-Hastings Trail (LHT), from Keene Rd to Technology Drive and back. This section of the LHT travels through two beautiful marshland sections…
A Walk on the Hogsback Trail, an Esker near Omemee – Members Only
Join Scott McKinlay for a birding and nature hike along the Hogsback Trail, Omemee Esker. While on our way there, we will be making a couple of stops in the…
Spring Birding in the Catchacoma Old Growth Forest – Members Only
The Catchacoma Old Growth Forest, located in the NorthernKawarthas, is well known for its giant eastern hemlocks (some ofwhich are over 300 years old) as well as its numerous moss-covered…
Exploring Cavan Back Roads – Members Only
Enjoy a spring nature hike in the Cavan area. We’ll walk along a quiet road, some wooded trails and edges of farmland. We’ll watch out for ‘all things nature’ so…