Farmers provide so much for our communities; from food and fiber to equipment, experience, and knowledge, the list goes on. As natural stewards, farmers also have a strong relationship with the land and are well-positioned to provide ecological services and create habitat, which they can do with support through ALUS (originally an acronym for Alternative…

In this presentation, Prof. Thom Luloff will highlight current work being done at Kawartha Wildlife Centre, and other groups to help wildlife in need in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The Kawartha Wildlife Centre is Ontario's newest wildlife rehabilitation center, and despite many challenges over the last couple of years, has grown and developed since 2017…

Join Trent University environmental students Joel, Sam, Dawson and Jennifer on a walk at the Fleming College trails! Bundle up and enjoy the stark winter beauty of the forest, while learning to identify trees without leaves. From buds, bark, shape, and other clues we will explore all the many distinctions present in the sleeping forest…

With the increasing sunlight hours in March, the spring migration is underway. This afternoon trip will visit various locations along the Otonabee River between Peterborough and Lakefield to discover the returning waterfowl and other early spring migrants. At this time of the year, the number and variety of waterfowl on the river changes daily. Details…

The meeting will consist of an update on PFN business, the election of the next PFN board and a presentation by two guest speakers. Join Maggie Cummings and Kelly King from the TRACKS Youth Program for apresentation on how Indigenous understandings of reciprocity informsregenerative ways of being in relationship to place and creation. They’lldiscuss how…

For decades, the PFN has conducted a late March or early April outing to Presqu’ile Provincial Park to view the concentrations of waterfowl which gather on the waters of Presqu’ile Bay. This year is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Presqu’ile Provincial Park. On previous trips, thousands of waterfowl have been observed consisting of fifteen or more species of…

The LHT offers so many opportunities to see nature up close and enjoy great views of the countryside south of Peterborough. Steve Paul will lead this walk on the Heritage to Nelson section which crosses Indian River and goes alongside a pine forest and a meadow habitat. There will be great chances to see and…

Val Deziel will be presenting on the ecological restoration in the Rice Lake Plains. Val Deziel is the Coordinator of Conservation Biology for the Rice Lake Plains/ Lake Iroquois Plain. Val is responsible for conservation planning and land stewardship in the Rice Lake Plains-Lake Iroquois Plain where she works closely with Tallgrass Ontario (Val sits…

Steve Paul will again lead a walk along the LHT, this time from Keene Rd to Technology Drive and back. This section of the Lang-Hastings Trail travels through two beautiful marshland sections with a deciduous forest in the middle. This mixed habitat is great to see all that spring has to offer with the chance…

Enjoy a 2-to-3-kilometre stroll in Millbrook. Participants will meet at a pre- determined spot in Millbrook. We’ll watch for spring migrants and enjoy the beginnings of spring flora and fauna. Be sure to bring binoculars and dress for the weather of the day. To register, contact Marilyn at [email protected] after April 5. Rain date April 20.…