Field Trip – Butterflies Are Free
Leader: Peter Waycik Rain date July 9th This field trip will be an insect outing focussing on butterflies and dragonflies. The exact location will be determined by weather conditions as we get closer to the field trip date. All participants are required to register at fieldtrips@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org or call Gary at 613-547-8121
Paddle Camden Lake
Meet at the Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area (gps coordinates: 44.4272410, -76.8465760) near Moscow and be ready to paddle at 9am. There is a boat ramp or dock to launch from and lots of parking onsite. We will paddle as far around the lake as we can based on time and weather – likely around ... Read more
Bird Walk – Swallow Roost Count
The KFN has been asked to survey six Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) managed by Birds Canada and Nature Canada in our area. The intent is to review and update information on the key species which were identified when the KBAs were created. Kurt Hennige will lead Wednesday morning trips once a month from April to ... Read more
Field Trip – Cat On A Bike
Leader Gary Hillaby Rain date August 20th This year we will be taking a leisurely bike ride along the Cataraqui Trail west of the village of Sydenham. Our bike convoy will be stopping at all natural points of interest. We will meet in the parking lot of the football field just south of the Sydenham ... Read more
Teen Naturalists – Canoe Trip to Landon Bay
Details will be provided upon registration.
Bird Walk – Migrant Count
The KFN has been asked to survey six Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) managed by Birds Canada and Nature Canada in our area. The intent is to review and update information on the key species which were identified when the KBAs were created. Kurt Hennige will lead Wednesday morning trips once a month from April to ... Read more
Fungi and Feathers at Blue Mountain
Leaders Janet Elliott and Janis Grant The main focus will be on fungi and lichens but as always we look at whatever else nature is offering. Some participants may want to reach the summit for the view of Charleston Lake and see the elusive Pitch Pine. You will need to bring a snack/lunch. There will ... Read more
Ramble – K and P Trail North of Unity Road
Rambles are slow walks to notice nature; they take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please register with Anne (n8ture.anne at sympatico.ca or 613-389-6742), by the Sunday prior to the trip, to receive detailed directions. Good walking shoes or boots, a snack and a drink as well as protection against poisonous ... Read more
September General Meeting
Megan Quinn from Nature Conservancy of Canada will be speaking about the loss of biodiversity and current efforts to increase the amount of land protected for the preservation of nature. Megan is the Conservation Coordinator for Eastern Ontario at the Nature Conservancy of Canada. She moved from Northern England to Canada in 2004 and graduated ... Read more
Junior Naturalists –
***Please register for the programme by 9 September. Location will be Centennial Public School, Norman Rogers Drive. This will be an important introductory meeting to meet leaders and each other.