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About the NFN

About the NFN

The NFN is a community-based, non-profit organization founded in 1962. The aims of the group are the study, appreciation and conservation of our natural world.

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The Lotus

The Lotus

Download our NFN Lotus newsletter as well as our annual reports.

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Membership

Membership

Are you or your children interested in the natural world? Are you interested in habitat restoration? If so, please join us!

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Coming Events

Jul
04

Long Point Butterfly Count (Field Event)

Join one of our “winged jewels” experts and help tabulate the species and numbers of butterflies in Long Point and surrounding area, as part of the North America-wide annual count.  
Jul
17

Bat Hike (Field Event)–ON HOLD

This event is on hold, pending an assessment of the COVID-19 situation as the date draws closer. A final decision will be confirmed no later than two weeks out. Please monitor the NFN web site for updates.    
Aug
08

Hummingbirds and Butterflies (Field Event)–ON HOLD

This event is on hold, pending an assessment of the COVID-19 situation as the date draws closer. A final decision will be confirmed no later than two weeks out. Please monitor the NFN web site for updates.      
Aug
18

Mothing with Peter and Mary (Field Event)–ON HOLD

This event is on hold, pending an assessment of the COVID-19 situation as the date draws closer. A final decision will be confirmed no later than two weeks out. Please monitor the NFN web site for updates.      

Recent articles

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Posted On February 24, 2020
Story and photo by Inga Hinnerichsen Forest bathing . . ....

Recent Galleries

Owls
Violets
Trilliums
Red Pine
Indian Paintbrush
Hepatica
Spurges
Dogwoods
Landscapes
Crossbills