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The KFN runs events for members throughout the year. Event details such as the trip leader, meeting times and location, can be found on our calendar of events or in the KFN monthly newsletter.

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Kingston Field Naturalists Monthly Calendar

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Field Trip Registration Form

Event Type Descriptions

Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. The April meeting is the Annual General Meeting and the May meeting is a dinner with an extra cost to participate. General meetings and the annual general meeting are conducted at the Ongwanada Resource Centre located at 191 Portsmouth Avenue in Kingston. Participants may also participate remotely via Zoom or by phone (details in the newsletter). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with snacks and a social preceding the meeting which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Field Trips

Field trips are normally scheduled once per month and take a variety of forms to a variety of locations for a variety of purposes. Some are longer than one day and go further afield (e.g. Point Pelee or Algonquin Park), but most are one day events that occur in the local area. Information about upcoming field trips can be found in the newsletter or the website calendar.

Rambles

Rambles are slow walks to notice nature that take place at a wide variety of locations in the region. Rambles take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month throughout the year with the exception of the third Tuesday in December, the third Tuesday in July and the first Tuesday in August. Please see the calendar or newsletter for information on upcoming rambles.

The KFN Bioblitz

The KFN hosts an annual Bioblitz in June at a different location each year. This event records as many species as possible in as many taxa as possible in a 24 hour period from 3 p.m. on Friday to 3 p.m. on Saturday.  Details become available on the website calendar and in the newsletter leading up to the event.

Spring and Fall Round-Ups

Every spring and fall there is a weekend of birding (from noon on Friday to noon on Sunday) that aims to count as many bird species as possible. Participation involves submitting eBird lists during the time period. The data that is collected is compiled into a summary that is published in The Blue Bill.

May Bird Walks

Every Wednesday in May, KFN hosts a morning and an afternoon bird walk at Lemoine Point that is open to both members and the public. This is a great opportunity for those new to birding, including young people, to get an introduction into this hobby.

Christmas Bird Counts

In late December the KFN joins birders world-wide on this point-in-time survey of birds.  This contributes to an overall, long-term picture of species and numbers. For dates and information on how to participate, please check the website calendar or the newsletter.

Important note: Please be aware that ticks carrying Lyme disease are a concern on any ramble or field trip, so please take precautions against tick bites. Please read the information in the following PDF document, adapted from a brochure from the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.

KFN Lyme Disease Information

Detailed Upcoming Events List

October 2024

Saturday October 5

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Opening of the Diamond Trail at HQS
7189 Bedford Rd, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0, Canada

Join us as we officially open the new Diamond Trail at the Helen Quilliam Sanctuary (HQS) in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Kingston Field Naturalists. Meet at the gravel pit of HQS at 9:00 am. We will walk part of the new trail for about an hour. Refreshments will be available afterwards at the gravel pit.

Use our field trip form if you plan to come (carpooling available):

https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/events/#fieldtripregistration

Saturday October 12

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Field Trip - Birding at the OPG Wetland
On Saturday October 12 , 2024, as part of eBird October Big Day celebration Kurt Hennige will lead this birding trip. Beginners are welcome.

We will walk on several gravel roads along the Ontario Power Generation wetland complex west of Bath.
 We will meet at 8 am at the small parking lot outside the main gate. Finish around 11 am.
Sign-up sheet is at https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/events/ 

Tuesday October 15

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ramble - Hawkridge Trail (NCC)

Location: Hawkridge Trail of NCC (near Morton)

Rambles are slow walks to notice nature in a variety of local habitats. Please register with Anne (n8ture.anne [at symbol] sympatico [dot] ca or 613 389 six-seven-four-two) by the Sunday prior to this ramble to receive details of location and directions.

Please be aware of Poison Ivy, Wild Parsnip, ticks and other nasties. Wearing long pants tucked in socks or boots is recommended. A snack or lunch as well as water, a hat and sunscreen are advised and hiking poles may be useful.

Thursday October 17

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
KFN General Meeting
Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7M 8A6, Canada

Come celebrate our 75th anniversary at the October General Meeting. The results of the 75th Anniversary Challenge will be announced. Gaye Beckwith and Barbara Canton will present some pictures from the KFN’s past. There will be prizes and cake!

Saturday October 19

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Teen Naturalists - Hike at Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve

Topic: Organising species records.

November 2024

Friday November 1 – Sunday November 3

Fall Roundup

Details to follow

Sunday November 3

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Field Trip - Amherstview Sewage Lagoons

As part of the Fall Roundup, this short exploration of the sewage lagoons should turn up some migrant waterfowl and perhaps a surprise or two.
Leader: Steve Coates
Please register online at on the Events page of the KFN website: https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/events/

Meet at 08:30 at by the Reid’s Dairy store at the Lasalle Plaza (Bath and Day’s Road). There is lots of parking available at the mall, and we will carpool  from there to cut down on the number of cars going down the rough and narrow entrance road. 

If you have a scope, bring it. Rubber boots, or waterproof footwear is a good idea. And of course weather appropriate clothing.

Tuesday November 5

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ramble - Birch Property (Gananoque)

Location: Property of Ian and Alex Birch (Gananoque)

Rambles are slow walks to notice nature in a variety of local habitats. Please register with Anne (n8ture.anne [at symbol] sympatico [dot] ca or 613 389 six-seven-four-two) by the Sunday prior to this ramble to receive details of location and directions.

Please be aware of Poison Ivy, Wild Parsnip, ticks and other nasties. Wearing long pants tucked in socks or boots is recommended. A snack or lunch as well as water, a hat and sunscreen are advised and hiking poles may be useful.

Wednesday November 6

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
KFN Board Meeting

If you are interested in getting involved with the Kingston Field Naturalists Board or joining a committee, please visit: https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/membership-and-donations/volunteer/

Saturday November 16

All Day
Snow Goose Prowl

We will head out into the wilds of Prescott & Russell Counties in search of Snow Goose flocks. 
Leader: Gary Hillaby
Details to follow

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The purposes of the Kingston Field Naturalists shall be:

  • To acquire, record and disseminate knowledge of natural history; and to stimulate public interest in nature and in the protection and preservation of wild life;
  • To acquire, receive and hold lands for the purpose of preserving their natural flora and fauna.