Norfolk Field Naturalists

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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

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

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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

Apr

Geology of Ontario–Speaker Event–CANCELLED

This planned in-person speaker event has been cancelled, as the Vittoria Community Centre is closed for indoor events due to the COVID-19 situation. Please continue to monitor the web site for any updates on NFN activities.

May

Mother’s Day Spring Wildflower Hike—Field Event—CANCELLED

This planned field event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. Please continue to monitor the web site for any updates on field events.

May

Movie Night–Indoor Event–CANCELLED

This planned in-person event has been cancelled, as the Vittoria Community Centre is closed for indoor events due to the COVID-19 situation. Please continue to monitor the web site for any updates on NFN activities.

May

Spring Migrants in Backus Woods–Field Event–CANCELLED

This planned field event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. Please continue to monitor the web site for any updates on NFN activities.

Jun

Norfolk Sand Plan Restoration Tour–Field Event–CANCELLED

This planned field event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. Please continue to monitor the web site for any updates on NFN activities.

Jul

Long Point Butterfly Count—Special Event

This all-day event is similar to a Christmas Bird Count and involves identifying and counting local butterflies.

Jul

Bat Hike—Field Event—ON HOLD

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

Jul

Hummingbirds and Butterflies—Field Event—On Hold

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

Sep