A Step Back in Time -Members Only
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…
PFN Monthly Meeting: The Impact of Climate Change on Nature in the Kawarthas- Members Only
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,…
The Hidden Birding Trail
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…
Early Fall in the Cavan Hills
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…
Fabulous Fungi – Members Only
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…
Ballyduff Trails – Members Only
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…
EVENT FULL – Fabulous Fungi – Members Only
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…
PFN Monthly Meeting: Algonquin Park’s Natural History Through the Seasons – Members Only
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…
A Birding Hotspot Tour – Members Only
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…
PFN Monthly Meeting: Protecting and Recovering Butterfly Species at Risk in Ontario – Members Only
Jessica Linton is a Senior Biologist at Natural Resource Solutions Inc. in Waterloo, ON. Although her consulting project work is varied and involves a number of taxonomic groups, one of…