Join us at Thickson’s Woods in Whitby on Sunday May 3 in celebration of National Dawn Chorus Day! No birding experience required! 6 a.m. - Enjoy the Dawn Chorus or, 9 a.m. - A relaxing hike Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/ontar... This event was made possible thanks to funding from TDFEF.

"We need economic solutions that work in harmony with nature, not in conflict," - @ontarionature.bsky.social's Tony Morris. @anushkayadav.bsky.social reports that Ontario's 2026 budget doubles down on highways while sidelining climate and biodiversity. 🔗: thepointer.com/article/2026... #onpoli

Ontario has officially scrapped its Endangered Species Act replacing it with weaker protections. LAND Lawyer Kerrie Blaise points out that applications for work that could potentially harm wildlife no longer have to be posted for public review and comment. "How are people supposed to weigh in?"

Lots of Hooded Mergansers around, Eastern Phoebe calling in the background.

Today an Eastern Phoebe landed right beside my car window :). how lucky

🚨 The Ontario government has repealed the Endangered Species Act, leaving at-risk birds & fish unprotected and creating a dangerous gap in protection. 🔗: ontarionature.org/news-release...

Spring migration is underway—and Little Lake was full of life this weekend! Events like Return of the Birds to Little Lake are a reminder of just how much wildlife passes through our region each spring. What was the most exciting species you saw on the weekend?

Ontario Nature has tracked every piece of legislation that has weakened environmental protections in Ontario since 2018. “Because you can't fight to protect nature without knowing which protections have been taken away.” @ontarionature.bsky.social catalog.ontarionature.org/tracked-chan...

Hundreds of people gathered along the waterfront this weekend for Return of the Birds to Little Lake, celebrating the first wave of spring migration. Visitors at the docks of the Canadian Canoe Museum and Mark Street Wharf had the chance to view returning waterfowl through high-powered scopes.

Wow look at the exhibit by Ken Morrison at the Canadian Canoe Museum today. Come on down and see for yourself. Check out the scopes around little lake.

Earth Hour 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time. Marking its 20th anniversary, this global WWF event invites Ontarians to switch off non-essential lights and participate in the "Biggest Hour for Earth" to raise awareness for nature loss and climate change.

Waterfowl weekend globalnews.ca/video/117498...

Sat, March 28 & Sun, March 29 11 AM – 3 PM Cdn Canoe Museum docks on Little Lake and the Mark Street Wharf ✔ Free event ✔ All ages ✔ Expert birders, spotting scopes available inside the museum on Sunday see a special display of carved and mounted birds by Peterborough taxidermist Ken Morrison.

Last day to participate in PFN’s 5th Annual Online Silent Auction Fundraiser. Be sure to check out the wonderful array of donated items at www.32auctions.com/PFN-AGM-Auct... The auction runs until Tuesday, March 24 at 8 pm. Don’t miss out on some great deals and thank you for supporting PFN.

Attention media! Tomorrow, Ontario Nature's Tony Morris is heading to Queen's Park with a broad coalition calling for the halt to the consolidation of our conservation authorities — from 36 to 9. When: Wed, March 25 / 1:00 – 1:30 PM Where: Queen’s Park Media Studio ontarionature.org/news-release...

When major media outlets highlight a coyote killing a dog in Toronto, this is exactly the kind of representation coyotes need today, on #NationalCoyoteDay. Well done @thenarwhal.ca 👏

Great delegations at #ptbo City Council on draft CPPS bylaw from Reimagine Peterborough, @ptbonature.bsky.social and citizens with emphasis on firm green bldg standards, protections for green space and natural heritage, building height caps and community input. www.peterborough.ca/council-city...

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Waterfowl Weekend Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 11 AM – 3 PM Canadian Canoe Museum docks on Little Lake (2077 Ashburnham Drive) and at the Mark Street Wharf Free event • All ages welcome

The province is asking conservation authorities to identify lands for development. These places protect us from flooding and support biodiversity. We need stronger protections, not sell-offs! Sign our action alert here: ontarionature.good.do/conservation... 📺: toronto.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...

March 22

Experienced birders will have spotting scopes set up to help you find and identify the birds on the lake. Bring your curiosity — we’ve got the spotting scopes to give you the best views and the expertise to answer your questions!

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At a friend's cottage, Gideon Forman came across a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario, a publication from 1939 that highlights species now extirpated or endangered. Here's what he learned: ontarionature.org/a-1939-plea-... #ontarionature #endangeredspecies #massasaugasnake

On Sunday you can also step inside the Canadian Canoe Museum to see a special display of carved and mounted birds by Peterborough taxidermist Ken Morrison, featuring species often found around Little Lake. March 28 & 29 11 AM – 3 PM Canadian Canoe Museum docks and the Mark Street Wharf

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Join us for Return of the Birds to Little Lake, a community birdwatching event on the shores of Little Lake in Peterborough. Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 11 AM – 3 PM Canadian Canoe Museum docks (2077 Ashburnham Drive) and at the Mark Street Wharf

Splish, a river otter at Riverview Park and Zoo in #Ptbo, has passed away. Popular with visitors and staff, Splish died from natural causes at the age of 19. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/13/s...

No Splish. No Splash. Peterborough zoo mourning the loss of one of its original otters

PFN AGM If you have nature-, science-, or outdoor-related items looking for a new home, consider donating them to support PFN. Contact Fiona McKay at [email protected]. Your generosity helps make this event possible. #PFNAGM2026

#Ptbo business makes caring for the local environment a team effort. Engage Engineering staff clean the creek beside their downtown office each spring, planting native species along its banks and attracting wildlife. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/12/p...

April's Conservation Cafe pub talk will be high tech and high colour! Join us at 7:30 pm at the Publican on April 14th for an electrifying discussion on bluetooth butterflies 🦋🛜

Get your tickets at: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-field-naturalists/events/peterborough-field-naturalists-85th-agm-1

Now that's a legacy. The family of farm owner Doug Smith donated 91 ha of Ottawa’s Marlborough Wetland for conservation. Ontario Nature's Sarah Hasenack says, “community efforts can really provide a bit of an antidote” to weakening wetland protections. 🔗: www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/don...

Tonight's the night! Runaway (like these hybrid plant species) to the Publican at 7:30 pm for a quality science pub talk!

Ontario Nature has exciting news to share! We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of 66 acres of vulnerable habitat, expanding our Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. Read more about Sauble Dunes North expansion here: ontarionature.org/news-release... #OntarioNature

PFN’s 2026 AGM. Last day for tickets March 11 📅 March 25 📍 McDonnel Street Community Centre All welcome not just for members. Seating for this must-attend event is limited. Click HERE to register or link in Profile on Instagram: www.canadahelps.org/.../peterbor... #PFNAGM2026

Watch for them, they are around. Horned Larks (specifically the "Prairie" subspecies) are early spring breeders in southern Ontario, often arriving in large numbers by mid-February.

Happy Birthday to our PFN President and fearless leader Sue Paradisis #peterboroughfieldnaturalists @PtboNature

PFN’s 2026 AGM. 📅 March 25 📍 McDonnel Street Community Centre To attend in person, via CanadaHelps by end of day on Monday March 11th. Seating for this must-attend event is limited. Click HERE to register or link in Profile on Instagram: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #PFNAGM2026

PFN’s 2026 AGM. 📅 March 25 📍 McDonnel Street Community Centre Get tickets via CanadaHelps by end of day on Monday March 11th. Seating for this must-attend event is limited. Click HERE to register or link in Profile on Instagram: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #PFNAGM2026

Northern Shrike always a pleasure to see.

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay. This year's theme is Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods. Reconnect with Ontario's edible plants and check out our free Northern Forest Foraging Guide here: onnaturemagazine.com/northern-for... #forage #guide #ontarionature

PFN’s 2026 AGM. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM To attend in person, via CanadaHelps by end of day on Monday March 11th. Seating for this must-attend event is limited. Click HERE to register, link in bio on Instagram: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #PFNAGM2026

The Land Between aims to protect Ontario's at-risk turtle species with groundbreaking ecopassage designs. Designed to steer turtles & other wildlife away from roadways, the durable passage have been installed at four locations in #Haliburton County & #Ptbo County. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/01/t...

PFN’s 2026 AGM. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM purchase your tickets via CanadaHelps by end of day on Monday March 11th. Seating for this must-attend event is limited. Click HERE to register or in Profile on Instagram: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #PFNAGM2026