Nature Outing
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 bring your knowledge of plants, mammals, birds, insects, tracks etc. and we’ll learn from each other. Accessibility easy for the most part but some spots moderate…
Algonquin Park Day Outings
Algonquin Park Day Outings The April Orchid announced our first annual PFN camping trip to Algonquin Park, June 19 to 22, which is now full. Campers will be contacted directly…
Algonquin Park Day Outings
The April Orchid announced our first annual PFN camping trip to Algonquin Park, June 19 to 22, which is now full. Campers will be contacted directly by e-mail with the…
Butterflies Along the Lang- Hastings Trail
This outing is an introduction to butterfly watching along a section of the Lang-Hastings trail near Hastings. The focus will be on learning how to distinguish between the different species…
Ferns of Silent Lake
Most people pay little attention to the ferns growing along ahiking trail. These beautiful green plants, primarily of the forest,give one a feeling of cool freshness. Ferns grow in abundancealong…
Presqu’ile Shorebirds and Butterflies
Celebrate World Shorebird Day by joining fellow PFN members for an outing to Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Outing leaders Don McLeod and Colleen Lynch will guide the group in observing shorebirds…
Fabulous Fungi – Event Full
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park 846 Hwy 7, Douro, Ontario, CanadaThis is turning out to be a very good year for fungi with all the rain we have had. There is already a lot of variety in the forests. Fungi…
Fabulous Fungi
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park 846 Hwy 7, Douro, Ontario, CanadaFor those who couldn’t attend the Fungi outing in September, we are offering another opportunity. Fungi come in an incredible variety of different sizes, shapes, and colours and Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park is a great place to find them. Rachel Baehr is back again to share her mushroom knowledge with us. Bring your binoculars,…
Miller Creek – A Treasured Wetland
Miller Creek was managed for many years by the PFN. Members built a viewing platform overlooking the marsh, built trails and installed signs. It is now managed by the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority. This large wetland is home to numerous marsh birds during the summer and provides a resting spot for migrants. The chickadees along…