Birding a Hotspot

Join Drew Monkman for a birding outing to the Lakefield Sewage Lagoons. The lagoons are the number one birding spot in all of Peterborough County. More than 12 species of…

Exploring the Beauty of Millbrook

Let’s enjoy a walk in nature and discover what late October offers! After meeting at the Cavan South Park and Ride to arrange carpooling, we will head to the MNR Fishing and Recreation Area just south of Millbrook and explore the ponds and a few trails.  We’ll then drive 4 km west along Zion Line…

The Miniature World of Lichens

Usually overlooked, lichens are fascinating and beautiful organisms. As our leader, Lou Smyrlis wrote in his June 2023 Orchid article, lichens are not simple plants or even individual organisms. They’re…

Pigeon Lake: The November Hotspot

Pigeon Lake is very popular with migrating waterfowl so, naturally, birders visit as well. This outing will be to look for some of the migrants stopping at key viewing areas…

Attention Junior Naturalists! Come hang out for an afternoon of AMAZING BATS!

Paul Elliott, bat enthusiast and environmental education specialist, will share his knowledge of these amazing animals. Many of the things people think they know about bats are wrong, but the truth can be even stranger! For children ages 5 to 12 (plus interested siblings). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Spots are limited, so…

PFN Strategic Planning Survey

Celebrating a rich history as an active club in the Peterborough region since 1940, the Peterborough Field Naturalists are embarking on a process to develop our first strategic plan and we want to hear from you. As a member of our community, your ideas and experiences are important to us as we determine our focus and priorities…