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Welcome to the Kingston Field Naturalists

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Buy or renew a membership in the Kingston Field Naturalists. Go to meetings and outings, receive a monthly newsletter and quarterly journal, and get access to unique places.

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Contribute money to preserve habitat, study and promote nature and support the expansion of natural areas.

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Participate in a meeting, a ramble, a field trip, a bird survey or another event. View the KFN calendar to see what is coming up.

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Running the club takes a lot of work which is made easier with more help. Volunteer to fill an executive position or help in other ways.

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The Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) is a nature club and charitable organization, active since 1949. Its objectives are the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats and the stimulation of people’s interest in nature.

The Club membership has a diversity of interests in nature, so a variety of activities take place year-round. Bird watching trips, nature rambles, wildflower walks and other field trips are led by knowledgeable individuals from both within and outside the Club. Each May the public is invited to join a series of bird walks.

Monthly meetings are normally open to both members and the public. They feature guest speakers including naturalists, scientists, conservationists and photographers who speak on a wide range of subjects. Meetings are currently in-person with an option to join via video conference.

Members regularly participate in hands-on conservation projects such as habitat stewardship and wildlife surveys.

Latest Posts

Common Redpolls at nyjer feeder.

Part 1: Attracting Winter Birds and Bird Feeding

by Sharon David and John McLaughlin Introduction In this article we discuss the different methods for attracting and keeping birds around during the fall and … Read more
Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched on branch

Part 3a: Attracting Hummingbirds

by Sharon David Introduction In this part of Wildlife In My Backyard I will describe various gardens and flowers needed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies … Read more
Painted Lady on Butterfly Bush in garden

Part 3b: Attracting Butterflies

by Sharon David Butterflies Some people may not be enthusiastic about attracting butterflies and all of their life cycle stages to their garden, but butterflies … Read more
Eastern Screech Owl in Wood Duck box.

Part 4. Nest Boxes and Shelves

by Sharon David Introduction Most backyards lack dead trees, also called snags, or damaged live trees, which are needed by cavity nesting birds. But many … Read more

The Kingston Field Naturalists at 40 Years (1949 to 1989)

by Robert B. Stewart The Kingston Field Naturalists are pleased to host the 58th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists as … Read more

The Kingston Field Naturalists: Past & Present (1949 to 1982)

by Mike Evans Hosting the FON Annual Conference represents an important milestone in the life of one of the most active of the clubs within … Read more