Outing
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…
Give Yourself the Gift of Nature – EVENT IS NOW FULL
Give Yourself the Gift of Nature - EVENT IS NOW FULL Join Beth McKinlay at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre and experience the relaxing and healing impact of Forest Therapy (a.k.a.…
Sounds of Spring
The evening air of spring carries the mating songs of various species of frogs and the sky dance of the American Woodcock (a.k.a. Timber-doodle). On this two-hour evening walk, we…
Spring Ephemerals and the Sprint Against Time
Early spring is the time of ephemerals, the wildflowers which take first advantage of the warming soil and full sun to push through the previous year’s leaf litter towards the…
The Fascinating World of a Vernal Pool
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…
World Migratory Bird Day – Otonabee Gravel Pits
In honour of World Migratory Bird Day, Steve Paul will lead a spring tour of the Otonabee Gravel Pits. This site is a former gravel pit that is managed by…
Wildflowers of Warsaw
Spring wildflowers are abundant along the road and on the alvar at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area. Those found along the shady roadside are quite different from those found on the…
Chimney Swift Roost Watches
PFN members are invited to see Chimney Swifts gather, circle and then dive into their roost as part of Birds Canada's annual monitoring of their numbers. The outing takes place…
Lang-Hastings Rail Trail – Part 2
The Lang-Hastings Trail offers many chances to see nature up close and enjoy great views of the countryside south of Peterborough. Steve Paul will lead this second spring walk on…
Chimney Swift Roost Watches
PFN members are invited to see Chimney Swifts gather, circle and then dive into their roost as part of Birds Canada's annual monitoring of their numbers. The outing takes place…