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. Also check out the detailed upcoming events list further down the page.
Kingston Field Naturalists Monthly Calendar
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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.
Detailed Upcoming Events List
April 2024
Saturday April 27
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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KFN Field Trip - Prince Edward Point
Leader: TBD
We will be looking for Spring migrants at some of the best hotspots in the County. Meet at the Adolphustown ferry dock at 7:00 am sharp. We will convoy down to the southern tip of the point, walking the trail that leads to the lighthouse. We may stop at a couple of short trails along the way, time permitting.
Our group should be back at our meeting place at 3:00 pm. This trip will be limited to 12 birders plus the leader. If you are able/willing to car-pool with another participant please do so, as several of the places we will visit have limited parking.
Contact Gary (fieldtrips@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org or 613-547-8121)
May 2024
Wednesday May 1
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- KFN Board Meeting
Tuesday May 7
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Ramble - Menzel Centennial Nature Reserve
Please register with Anne (n8ture.anne [at symbol] sympatico [dot] ca or 613 three eight nine six seven four two), by the Sunday prior to the trip, to receive detailed directions.
Friday May 10
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Emeralds and Elfins on Blue Mountain
Odes and Leps Field Trip #1: Climb the highest point in Leeds & Grenville and look for butterflies, dragonflies and other flying insects with fellow enthusiasts. No promises, but we hope to encounter elfin butterflies and emerald dragonflies. If we are lucky, we might also find the vulnerable West Virginia White. This is a long and arduous 10 km hike with steep hills. Come prepared with plenty of water and snacks. You will also want sun and bug protection. If you are interested, please contact: fieldtrips [at] kingstonfieldnaturalists [dot] org.
Thursday May 16
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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KFN May Dinner
Speaker: Jonathan Balcombe
Topic: What a Fish Knows.
Friday May 17 12:00 PM – Sunday May 19 12:00 PM
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KFN Spring Roundup
Spring is in the air and that means the round-up is around the corner. Members are encouraged to bird during this 48 hour period in the Kingston region. The area is a radial distance of 50 km centred on Murney Tower. You can backyard bird and/or get “out and about”.
Submit your birding reports quickly to eBird because Erwin Batalla will be collecting the data. A final summary about the weekend will appear in the next Blue bill.
Saturday May 18
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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KFN Field Trip - Finkle Shore Park & Lennox OPG
Leader Kurt Hennige
The meeting place for this outing is at the main parking lot at Finkle Shore Park. Carpooling from Finkle Shore will be offered. Our group will travel to the Lennox OPG parking lot to observe a KFN bird box program. Participants may witness nesting Peregrine Falcons, Ospreys, Cliff Swallows and Purple Martins.
There is a fifteen member limit on this event so you should register with Kurt at kjhennige@gmail.com before May 16th 2024.This event is part of the Spring Round-Up weekend.
Sunday May 19
- 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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KFN Field Trip - Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area
Leader Tom Wheatley
The meeting spot for this event will be at the Invista Sport Complex (northeast parking lot) for 7:30 am. The convoy will arrive at the wildlife area at 8:30 am. If time permits our group may also visit the Moscow Marsh. You should register with Erwin at simbat@bell.net
This event is part of the Spring Round-Up weekend.
Tuesday May 21
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Ramble
Saturday May 25
- 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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KFN Field Trip - K&P Trail Hike
Leader Steve Coates
This trip will lead KFN members through a variety of habitats to see where many spring migrants are now residing. The pace of this hike will be calm even though participants should be prepared to cover some distance. We will start at the Sydenham Rd. Trailhead parking lot and head west on the trail until reaching Burbrook.
KFN members should register at fieldtrips@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org