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Welcome to the Kingston Field Naturalists

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.

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Buy or renew a membership in the Kingston Field Naturalists and/or contribute money to our goals of habitat preservation and education.

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Get Active

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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Get Involved

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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Latest Posts

Message from the President – Virtual Meetings

As we head into the autumn it appears that COVID 19 will continue to restrict the face to faceactivities of the KFN. With appropriate infection … Read more

Blue-Green Algae – Foldscope Project Dates

Proposed sample photo dates, are Aug. 16th, Aug. 30th, Sept. 13th. Submit your water sample photos to shirleyfrenchka@gmail.com.

Online Research Study Opportunity for Ontario Naturalists

Although most people share some facts about the natural world in common, as individuals, our specific knowledge is constantly changing as we have new experiences … Read more

Blue-green Algae Workshop May 2020

KFN, CRCA and Queen’s University hosted an online cyanobacteria workshop on May 29, 2020. The resources from that workshop are posted below. Workshop Part 1 … Read more

BioBlitz cancelled, but you are encouraged to submit sightings!

The Kingston 2020 BioBlitz that was to be held June 12-13 has been cancelled. However, you can participate in collecting wildlife sightings in the same … Read more

Blue-Green Algae Workshop Online May 29

The online version of the workshop that was originally planned for March will be available here on May 29. Link to BGA Workshop Part 1- … Read more