Monthly Meeting: Monitoring Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Boreal Forest Ecosystem Dynamics

Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Francis Quinby is a fourth-year PhD student in Dr. Dennis Murray’s lab at Trent University where he is pursuing a long-held desire to use quantitative skills to study environmental issues and further the body of knowledge on how climate change is impacting the Earth’s ecosystems. Francis will be discussing his research into drivers of boreal…

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!

Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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…

Wildlife Tracking Outings

PFN member, Don McLeod, will once again lead members on one or more outings during the months of December to March focusing on tracks and other wildlife sign. These outings…

Nature Appreciation Walks

One of the main reasons for attending outings is spending time with like-minded individuals. Getting out in the fresh air, exercising, and socializing while appreciating nature never gets old. With…

Monthly Meeting: Holiday Season Members’ Slide Show Night

Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

A long-time annual tradition in the PFN is the members slide show night. We will be treated to several short presentations from our members of photos they have taken. Try to attend in person as we also hope to be treated to some festive baking as well. Please don’t feel shy about bringing a goodie…

First Day 2024

Petroglyphs Provincial Park 2249 Northey’s Bay Rd, Woodview, Ontario, Canada

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.…