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Last Chance for PFN’s 85th Anniversary Fall Picnic? Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Oct. 5) Share food with friends: snacks, drinks and desserts provided (bring your own lunch) Register by September 26: [email protected]. This event is for PFN Members and guests

Join us at Tecasy Ranch on Saturday, October 4 (rain date Oct. 5) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our Anniversary Fall Picnic. Bring your picnic lunch; snacks, drinks and desserts will be provided. Register by September 26, [email protected]. This event is for PFN Members and guests.

Celebrate the Peterborough Field Naturalists’ 85th Anniversary at Tecasy Ranch on Saturday, October 4 (rain date Oct. 5), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snacks, drinks and desserts will be provided—simply bring your picnic lunch. Space is limited; register by September 26 at [email protected].

Great Egret hanging out, eating and flying around.

Blooming Boulevards is a replicable, accessible, community-driven model transforming #Mississauga streets into native plant habitats. For just $15/yr, residents become stewards with plants, plans & support — growing biodiversity right at the curb! 🔗 ontarionature.org/boulevard-bi... #nativeplants

A Unique Invitation to Explore Tecasy Ranch PFN’s 85th Anniversary Fall Picnic at Tecasy Ranch Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Oct. 5) (bring your own lunch) Register by September 26: [email protected]. Space is limited so book your spot today!

Celebrate PFN’s 85th Anniversary Join us on Saturday, Oct 4 (rain date Oct. 5) for the PFN 85th Anniversary Fall Picnic at Tecasy Ranch. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bring your picnic lunch and we’ll provide snacks, drinks and desserts. Registration closes September 26 at [email protected].

New protected lands expand Hazel Bird Nature Reserve in Rice Lake area

Online and On the Map In 1997, PFN launched its first homepage on the web, marking the beginning of our digital outreach. Sherrin Neiman created our club’s first homepage and helped connect our members—and mission—to the world. The PFN website was updated in 2019 by member Dylan Radcliffe.

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Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk.Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

Have you signed up yet for the fall picnic October 4th? Please sign up as soon as possible so we know how many to expect. peterboroughnature.org/event/pfn-85...

Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk.Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

Watch for Peterborough events! 📸 Camera’s up, Canada! It’s time to join the 2025 Great Canadian Bioblitz! 🍁🔍 From September 21 to 28, record as many species as you can using bit.ly/3s4FWPD. 👉 Sign up now: bit.ly/46aUemb #GreatCanadianBioblitz #iNaturalistCanada #Biodiversity

Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk.Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk.Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

Pied-billed Grebe, small bird, big appetite.

Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk.Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

Little Lake Shoreline Restoration PFN volunteers undertook one of Peterborough’s early urban restoration projects in the mid 90s by revegetating the shoreline at Little Lake Cemetery by planting native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the mid-’90s.

Sept 6th Tecasy Ranch. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk. Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists.

I hope you were able to join us yesterday at Tecasy Ranch in Peterborough County. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presented its second annual Musical Nature Walk. Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists, the Musical Nature Walk invites all ages, families

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In 1992, PFN began working on its first book: Kawartha’s Nature Launched after months of dedicated writing and collaboration, it was a landmark publication that helped readers discover and appreciate the rich biodiversity of our region. It quickly became a favorite guide

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Here are the details: Draw the Line - Nogojiwanong/ Peterborough PETERBOROUGH, Canada Sept. 20, 2025 It starts at 10 a.m. outside City Hall on Saturday, September 20. I hope to see you there!

The Musical Nature Walk is Sept. 6th - 12:30 pm Show and a 4:00 pm Show. All takes place at Tecasy Ranch (Buckhorn). Tickets are $70 adult - $16.50 for children. thepso.org. Tickets thepso.org/musical-natu...

Bumblebees were loving the Jewelweed today. Tucked their bodies right in!

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The Rise of Miller Creek During the 1990s, PFN helped transform Miller Creek into a thriving public conservation space—constructing a viewing tower, maintaining trails, and installing interpretive signs. Thanks to the many volunteers who made it happen.

Who Sang First? The earliest bird recorded singing during our revived Dawn Chorus was the American Robin at 4:04 a.m. Other early risers: - Marsh Wren – 4:25 - Common Yellowthroat – 4:30 - Song Sparrow – 4:35 - Eastern Phoebe – 4:37 - Rose-breasted Grosbeak – 4:42

🎙️ Ontario Nature’s Smera Sukumar on CBC’s Fresh Air shares how low water levels don’t just affect people — they also mean habitat loss for reptiles and amphibians. 🐸🦎 Some salamanders breathe through their skin, so when wetlands dry, they risk desiccation (drying up). 🔗 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

The Power of Advocacy Throughout the 1990s, PFN members were active leaders on the Peterborough Eco-Council, influencing policy on wetlands, trail preservation, and the city’s ecological vision. From Doug Sadler to Clayton Vardy, PFN voices shaped many of the green policies we benefit from today.

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Top Performers of the Dawn Chorus The American Robin took top honours—heard by everyone! Also heard by 100% of participants: - Song Sparrow Heard by 86% of participants: - American Crow - Mourning Dove - Northern Cardinal - Red-winged Blackbird - Red-eyed Vireo - Cedar Waxwing - Yellow Warbler

Pollinators get thirsty too. I always keep a dish of water out for them.

Bluebird Boom One of PFN’s most heartwarming 1990 success stories: 107 bluebird boxes were installed on farms near Millbrook—and 117 fledglings took flight. Don Porter led the charge and earned the Lola Leach Award for his dedication to avian conservation. Nature thrives when people care.

Top Performers of the Dawn Chorus The American Robin took top honours—heard by everyone! Also heard by 100% of participants: - Song Sparrow Heard by 86% of participants: - American Crow - Mourning Dove - Northern Cardinal - Red-winged Blackbird - Red-eyed Vireo - Cedar Waxwing - Yellow Warbler

Loggerhead Marsh is a vital part of Peterborough’s natural landscape—and in 1991, PFN helped make sure it stayed that way. Through relentless advocacy, we helped introduce a new zoning category that protected the marsh as urban green space. Photo Credit: Paul Frost #PFN85 #PeterboroughNature

Sooty-winged Chalcoela Moth Chalcoela iphitalis, the sooty-winged chalcoela, is a member of the Crambidae family that occurs throughout North America. They are seen as far south as California and South Carolina and as north as Ontario. Adults can be seen from May to August.

“Wasaga Beach is more than a popular recreational tourism destination, it is a diverse and active ecosystem home to freshwater dunes held together by marram grass – a globally rare ecosystem, as well habitat for the endangered Piping Plover.” - Tony Morris, Ontario Nature

Rose Hooktip Moth Oreta rosea, the Rose Hooktip Moth, is a moth in the Drepanidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded across boreal Canada to eastern North America. In the north, the range extends to northern Alberta, northern Manitoba and Nfld

Muskrat

Summer Fishfly