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.…
First Day 2024
First 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.…
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…
Monthly Meeting: Presentation by David Beresford
David 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…
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…
Monthly Meeting: The Evolution and Ecology of Plant Reproduction
Marcel 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…
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…
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/…