Mark S Burnham Provincial Park is an old growth forest on ourdoorstep. Please join us for a nature hike focused on Tree IDand reading the forested landscape. Trent University students,Kaylen Foley and Dawson Wainman, will be hosting this outing,providing insight into our local forests, and answering any tree or forest-related questions. A variety of topics…

In this talk on how global heating is already impacting floraand fauna in the Kawarthas, Drew Monkman will also look atcurrent and projected changes in temperature, precipitation andextreme weather, the projected near-future impacts on local species and ecosystems, the actions we can take, and some reasons for guarded optimism. Drew Monkman is a retired teacher,…

Walking the path along the south drumlin at Trent University is often very productive for sighting birds, especially during migration. Chris Risley knows the area well and will help participants spot and identify numerous species. The combination of forest, field and water increase the chances of finding a good variety of birds. Binoculars are a…

Enjoy a hike along rail and ATV trails in the rolling hills southwest of Peterborough. Participants will meet at the home of Lynn & Larry Smith on Tapley 1⁄4 Line in Cavan township. We’ll watch for fall migrants and enjoy the onset of autumn colour. Be sure to bring binoculars and dress for the weather of the…

Fungi come in an incredible variety of different sizes, shapes,and colours. One of the best places to find them is in an oldgrowth forest and Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park is noexception. Rachel Baehr is back to share her knowledge with us.We will also consider some of the features of the park that show that…

Don McLeod will lead a fall colours nature walk along the Ballyduff Trails near Bethany. This will be a joint outing between Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN) and Willow Beach Field Naturalists (WBFN). We will be looking for birds plus wildlife tracks and sign. Fall colours will be a treat and the trails are beautiful. The…

Fungi come in an incredible variety of different sizes, shapes,and colours. One of the best places to find them is in an oldgrowth forest and Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park is noexception. Rachel Baehr is back to share her knowledge with us.We will also consider some of the features of the park that show that…

Michael Runtz is a professor at Carleton University and is one ofCanada’s most highly respected naturalists, naturephotographers, and natural history authors. He is also wellknown for his educational and conservation efforts, for which he has received numerous awards. His talk will include details on Algonquin Park's wildlife throughout the year from dragonflies to moose, deer,…

The Otonabee gravel pit has been a top "hot spot" with local birders for years. Meadows, forests, and the ponds from the former gravel extraction provide the variety of habitats…