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 and learn new things. Recent work in neuroscience has explored how natural concepts are organized in the brain by comparing the neural representations that correspond to different types of biological … 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 –research and observations Video Identifying BGAs Video Algae IdentificationField Guide Foldscope Tutorial Foldscope project: proposed sample photo dates, are Aug. 16th, Aug. 30th, Sept. 13th. Submit your water sample photos … 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 time period. Please see the event listing for details.
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- Research and Observations Video Link to Identifying BGAs Video Holly Evans of CRCA shared the follwing link (http://www.ces.fau.edu/usgs/understanding-algae/index.php) on the topic of water quality issues in Florida. It is a … Read more
Bioblitz to be June 12-13
Do save June 12-13 to enjoy the BioBlitz with us at the new property of the Land Conservancy for KFLA. If you are interested in volunteering to help please contact Anne at 613 389 6742 or n8ture.anne@sympatico.ca. Tentative program and info sheet now available at the bottom of the homepage and on the event listing … Read more
Impact of Tannery Development
Open houses will be held on the proposed development of the former Davis Tannery Property situated along the Cataraqui River at Rideau and River streets. They are: Thurs, Dec 5, 4:30 – 6:30, Memorial Hall, City Hall Tues, Dec 10, 6:30 – 8:30, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 on Montreal St. opp the entry to … Read more
Chance for Input on Third Crossing Environmental Impact
The City of Kingston and project partners on the Third Crossing project have released their Detailed Impact Assessment (DIA) that will be submitted to Parks Canada for project approval. The public is encouraged to offer input on this important document that outlines construction details and the impact on wildlife, culture, water quality and more. The … Read more
Field Trip to Lennox GS
Lennox Generating Station (April 14 2019) By Kurt Hennige Despite 40 mm rain in the forecast, 29 people gathered in the parking lot at Ontario Power Generation property. Co-leader Mike Farrell, signed us all in and explained the safety regulation to all of us. While waiting, we watched the pair of Osprey on their nest … Read more
Environmental Impact of Third Crossing
The City has been informed that KFN members are concerned about the environmental impact of the work on the Third Crossing. In response to concerns about the impact on bats of tree removal, and that mitigating bat houses were not going to be installed until the Fall, the City has responded that: As part of … Read more