Norfolk Field Naturalists

Norfolk Field Naturalists

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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.

The Lotus

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

Membership

Membership

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

Coming Events

Apr

09

Preservation and Protection of Ontario’s Butterflies (Speaker)

Jessica Linton, senior terrestrial and wetland biologist with Natural Resource Solutions Inc., will discuss what is being done to help native butterflies.

Apr

12

Timberdoodle Night Hike (Field Event)

Come out for a night hike to witness the spectacular courtship display of the American Woodcock (aka Timberdoodle).

May

12

Mother’s Day Spring Wildflower Hike (Field Event)

Bring Mom and join us on a leisurely stroll through the south tract of Backus Woods.

May

14

Movie Night: “The Sandhill Crane Story”

Join us for popcorn and movie night. Film “The Sandhill Crane Story”.

Recent articles

Christmas Bird Count: Fisherville

Christmas Bird Count: Fisherville

Posted On February 27, 2019

Report by Linda Thrower, Compiler The Fisherville Christmas Bird Count was...

Woodhouse Christmas Bird Count Report

Woodhouse Christmas Bird Count Report

Posted On February 20, 2019

Report by Adam Timpf The 32nd Woodhouse Christmas Bird Count (CBC)...

Herbicide Treatment of Norfolk’s Phragmites: An Update

Herbicide Treatment of Norfolk’s Phragmites: An Update

Posted On February 7, 2019

A Report on a Public Information Session — August 20, 2018 Written...

“Marvellous Milkweed” Seed Collection: Participant Report

“Marvellous Milkweed” Seed Collection: Participant Report

Posted On December 21, 2018

Article by Lisa Timpf, NFN Director. Photos by Laura Robson When...

Long Point World Biosphere (LPWBR) Research and Conservation Conference

Long Point World Biosphere (LPWBR) Research and Conservation Conference

Posted On December 14, 2018

A report on the 6th Annual Long Point World Biosphere (LPWBR)...

Long Point Butterfly Count 2018: Participant Report

Long Point Butterfly Count 2018: Participant Report

Posted On December 9, 2018

By Inga Hinnerichsen Photos by Len Grincevicius The Long Point Butterfly...

Long Point Butterfly Count 2018: Organizer’s Report

Long Point Butterfly Count 2018: Organizer’s Report

Posted On December 9, 2018

By Adam Timpf, NFN Member and Count Coordinator All photos by...

Great Canadian Birdathon 2018: Mike McMillan’s Report

Great Canadian Birdathon 2018: Mike McMillan’s Report

Posted On November 15, 2018

Story by Mike McMillan, photos by George Pond At 5:10 a.m....

Great Canadian Birdathon 2018

Great Canadian Birdathon 2018

Posted On November 8, 2018

By George Pond All Photos by the Author Well, another Great...

Borneo: A Travel Journal

Borneo: A Travel Journal

Posted On November 1, 2018

By George Pond (All photos by the author) I suppose my...

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