Returning Waterfowl on the Otonabee Members Only
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…
The Fascinating World of a Vernal Pool – Outing Full
In the spring forest when vernal pools melt and fill with rain, life returns to these ephemeral wetlands. As soon as water appears, fairy shrimp hatch and are soon joined…
AGM: – Saving Wesleyville – Jenny Jackman & Gerry McKenna, Willow Beach Field Naturalists – Members Only
Peterborough Golf & Country Club 1030 Armour Road, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaCost: FREE Social Hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. – hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks (cash bar) AGM: 7:30-8:00 p.m. Speakers: 8:00-9:00 p.m. WBFN members Gerry McKenna and Jenny Jackman will provide an…
Sounds of Spring – Members Only
The dusk air of the spring carries the mating songs of various species of frogs and the sky dance of theAmerican Woodcock or Timber-doodle. Join Sue Paradisis and Rachel Baehr…
Early Spring Birding in the Petroglyphs Forest – Members Only
Migration is underway and birding this time of year can turn up winter and summer birds as well as those travelling through. Cathy Douglas will lead us on the access…
The Fascinating World of a Vernal Pool – Members Only
In the spring forest when vernal pools melt and fill with rain, life returns to these ephemeral wetlands. As soon as water appears, fairy shrimp hatch and are soon joined…
ATTENTION PETERBOROUGH JUNIOR NATURALISTS! We’re celebrating EARTH DAY with a FROG WALK!
JOIN US FOR OUR JUNIOR "SOUNDS OF SPRING" FROG WALK WHO: Shelley King & Jennifer Lennie will be leading this symphonic & fun outing for Junior Naturalist members between 5 and 12 years of age. Older & younger siblings are welcome too. A parent, grandparent or other responsible adult will need to accompany their kiddos. WHERE: We'll meet in the parking lot at…
Johnston Drive Pond Trail – OUTING IS FULL
This area is a hidden gem few people know exist and provides a great opportunity to see and hear some shy and elusive herons, bitterns and rails. There were 34 species seen on this walk last time it was offered. You will definitely need rubber boots and as the trail provides a few crossing challenges,…
City of Peterborough Bio-blitz
PFN is excited to be partnering with the City of Peterborough to participate in the global City Nature Challenge competition to record nature sightings within communities. From Friday, April 28-May 1, people are encouraged to report all their nature sightings on iNaturalist. On Saturday an in-person Bio-Blitz will be held in Jackson Park with naturalists…
Lang-Hastings Rail Trail – Members Only
Steve Paul will lead a walk along the Lang-Hastings Trail (LHT), from Keene Rd to Technology Drive and back. This section of the LHT travels through two beautiful marshland sections with a deciduous forest in the middle. This mixed habitat is great for seeing all that spring has to offer and provides a chance to…