Junior Naturalists
PFN Juniors: leaf press art event with Creating Space
We'll collect leaves from street-side trees, and identify them based on their shapes. These are some of the trees we see every day, but too often overlook their beauty. Then…
PFN Juniors: let’s do nature art (wood pendants)
The Peterborough Junior Naturalists are teaming up with the Art Gallery of Peterborough for a nature art event. The Art Gallery of Peterborough has "Family Sundays", where families can come for free to visit the gallery and make some art. For this Family Sunday, we'll be decorating wood pendants with pressed flowers and leaves. Make…
PFN Juniors: “Christmas” Bird Count (postponed date after Dec cancellation)
UPDATE: This event was originally scheduled for December 14, but it was postponed due to freezing rain. So this February "Christmas" bird count has a very lenient definition of Christmas. :) Learn how to look for birds! Snacks, prizes, and special entertainment. Outdoor hike to count birds (dress warmly) followed by indoor activities. RSVP (below) and…
Peterborough Junior Naturalists POLLINATOR POWER Workshop! 
September 29 is a PA day in Peterborough, making it a perfect opportunity to join the Peterborough Junior Naturalists for a POLLINATOR POWER Workshop! Otonabee Conservation staff will lead the…
Junior Naturalists! Join us for “Turtle Encounters: Up Close & Personal”
Meet the education ambassador turtles at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. We’ll have the opportunity to see them up-close and hear their stories. We’ll also learn about the 8 different…
Attention Junior Naturalists! Come hang out for an afternoon of AMAZING BATS!
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…
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…
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…
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…
For the PFN Junior Naturalists: Welcome Spring with NATURE PUPPETS!
Design and make your own Nature Sock Puppet using materials inspired by nature and then bring your puppets to life with professional puppetry techniques. The workshop will be led by Shelley King; puppeteer, arts educator and nature lover! Registration: Contact Shelley King at [email protected]. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshop is FREE…