The theme for the KFN speaker series for 2023/2024 will be the loss of biodiversity and efforts that are underway to halt and reverse this trend. Our October speaker will be Mark Stabb, Nature Conservancy of Canada – Landscape/Corridor Conservation. Our general meetings for the 2023/2024 year will be in the Ongwanada Resource Centre off … Read more
Details will be provided upon registration.
Further details will be provided upon registration.
***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.
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
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
Leader Gary Hillaby We will be going to Howe Island to look for migrating birds. Birds passing over Howe are attracted to the solitude of the island and the beautiful shoreline. We will meet at the Howe Island Ferry at 7:30 am. To register contact Gary Hillaby (fieldtrips at kingstonfieldnaturalists.org or 613-547-8121).
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
The City of Kingston is considering a proposed bylaw which, among other things, will make it an offence to feed wildlife in the city. Wildlife is defined to include birds. The comment period on the draft bylaw available on the City’s website ends August 18th. There is an exemption in the bylaw for “songbirds”. That … Read more
Birds Canada sent the following message: Dear Kingston Field Naturalists, We can’t contain our excitement when we see your incredible bird photos and hear your captivating stories! Our annual calendar, a true celebration of Canada’s magnificent wild birds, will feature photos and stories from extraordinary supporters like you. Whether you’re a passionate amateur, a seasoned … Read more