Peterborough
2022 Peterborough Christmas Bird Count
Sunday, December 18 is the scheduled date for the annual Peterborough Christmas Bird Count, the longest operated citizen-science wildlife survey in Peterborough. It is an annual tradition for area birders and naturalists. Preregistration with the count compiler is required to assemble the field parties in advance of the count day. Please do not register prior…
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…
Birding a Hotspot
Join Drew Monkman for a birding outing to the Lakefield Sewage Lagoons. The lagoons are the number one birding spot in all of Peterborough County. More than 12 species of…
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 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…
Monthly Meeting: Holiday Season Members’ Slide Show Night
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre 2505 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaA 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…
Peterborough Christmas Bird Count – A Christmas Tradition
PFN Citizen Science Project: Sunday, December 17 – all day The Peterborough Christmas Bird Count (CBC), now in its 72nd year, is the longest running wildlife survey in Peterborough County. Organization of this year’s Peterborough count has commenced, and members and friends of the PFN are invited to participate. If you are unable to participate…
City Nature Challenge – April 26-29, 2024
City Nature Challenge – April 26-29, 2024 • CNC is an annual, global, community science competition to document urban biodiversity using iNaturalist. https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/ • Get ready by challenging yourself to…
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…