KFN Calendar of Events

NOTE: Meeting is scheduled for the fourth Thursday. This is not a mistake. There was a booking issue.

Social starts at 7:00 pm, meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

There will be some important business at this meeting:

First, the presentation of Ontario Nature’s Conservation Award to our treasurer Larry McCurdy.

Then a discussion and vote on the Amended KFN Articles of Incorporation (see Newsletter for specifics). The Amended Articles will also be on the website.

A representative from Ontario Nature will give a short presentation about the fundraising efforts towards the purchase of the Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve.

Then we all can sit back and enjoy Jamie Findlay’s presentation of “In the Footsteps of Alice the Moose: Walking the Algonquin to Adirondacks Ecological Corridor”

The meeting will also be available via Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email a few days before the meeting.

Location: Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre

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.

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/

Join us as we officially open the new Diamond Trail at the Helen Quilliam Sanctuary (HQS) in celebration of the 75^th 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

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.

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!

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.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Social starts at 7:00 pm, meeting starts at 7:30 pm. 

Speaker: John Smol presenting Paleolimnology Meets Ornithology

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Social starts at 7:00 pm, meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

This will be our Members’ Night where members can show off their favourite nature photos (up to 10) or a short video (up to 10 minutes). More details to come.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Speaker:

Synopsis:

Location: TBA

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.

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Speaker:

Synopsis:

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Speaker:

Synopsis:

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Speaker:

Synopsis:

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Speaker:

Synopsis:

Location: TBA

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.

Location: TBA

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.

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/

Location: TBA

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.

Location: TBA

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.

Location: TBA

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.

Celebrate National Moth Week! This field trip will involve an evening/night time visit to a property where we will use lights to attract and examine moths. Details to follow.

Location: TBA

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.

Location: TBA

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.