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. Organization of this year’s Peterborough count has commenced, and members and friends of the PFN are invited to participate. If you are unable to participate…
First Day 2024
Petroglyphs Provincial Park 2249 Northey’s Bay Rd, Woodview, Ontario, CanadaFirst Day 2024 January 1 is looking like it will be a beautiful day for a walk in the forest. The weather will be sunny with temperatures just below freezing. What a treat sunshine will be. The PFN will be visiting Petroglyphs Provincial Park at 2249 Northey’s Bay Rd. Woodview for the 2024 First Day…
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 who winter in Peterborough. To register, contact Shelley King at [email protected]. This event is FREE for members and is suitable for ages 5 to 12…
Monthly Meeting: Presentation by David Beresford
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaDavid 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 it surely will be fascinating. Warning: David’s enthusiam and natural curiosity are contagious. Masks won’t save you! Thursday, Jan. 11 Door open 7 p.m. Hybrid…
Nature Journaling for the Junior Naturalists
Anyone who loves animals, plants, fungi or bugs, or just being outdoors can have fun with their own nature journal. Together we will learn how to use the power of observation to discover the nature that is all around us. We will be doing a variety of hands-on activities to see the different ways we…
Monthly Meeting: The Evolution and Ecology of Plant Reproduction
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaMarcel Dorken will present an overview of some of the research conducted in his lab at Trent. The main themes will include evolutionary transitions in reproductive systems, sexual selection, and evolutionary processes in invasive plants. Marcel has been a professor of biology at Trent University since 2008. His research group at Trent examines the ecology…
Junior Naturalists Wildlife Tracking
Have you ever wondered whose animal tracks you see in the snow and the mud? Hop, skip or jump to a morning of discovery to unearth the "stories" revealed by various tracks made by wildlife in our area. Don McLeod, avid observer of nature and long-time PFN member, will help us understand the signs wildlife…
Returning Waterfowl on the Otonabee
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 further north, to find returning waterfowl and early spring migrants. It is anticipated there will be Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead doing their spring courtship rituals.…
Peterborough Field Naturalists AGM Silent Auction
About Our Auction THE AUCTION IS LIVE! BE SURE TO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW ITEMS. PFN's third annual online auction in support of the Annual Meeting of the General Membership. Limited items are available to bid on for 9 days prior to the AGM (March 27) up to 11:30 pm the night prior to…
PFN 83rd Annual Meeting (AGM)
83rd Annual Meeting (AGM)Wed. March 27, 2024Join us in person for Light Refreshments, Social Hour with old and new friends, have fun and help fundraise with our Silent Auction and Bucket Draws.(Note, the Business portion and Guest Speaker will be available via Zoom at no charge)Location:Peterborough Golf & Country ClubSocial Hour:6:30 – 7:30 pm(light refreshments/…