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

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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!

Coming Events

Feb

12

Speaker: St. Williams Conservation Reserve

An update on happenings at the St. Williams Conservation Reserve.

Mar

02

What a Hoot–Owl Prowl (Field Event)

Take a moon-lit hike as we play the recorded calls of local owls to entice them to answer us. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Location TBA.

Mar

12

First Nations of Southern Ontario (Speaker Event)

Garth Pottruff, an engaging speaker, will tell us about the local...

Mar

17

Winter Backus Woods Tree Ecology Hike (Field Event)

NCC Ecologist, Brett Norman, will take us on a crisp walk in the north tract of Backus Woods to learn how to identify trees in winter and their ecology.

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).

Recent articles

“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...

Nature under the Midnight Sun: A Travel Journal

Nature under the Midnight Sun: A Travel Journal

Posted On October 17, 2018

by Inga Hinnerichsen (Note: All photos by the author unless otherwise...

Norfolk county municipal candidates weigh in on environment issues

Norfolk county municipal candidates weigh in on environment issues

Posted On September 14, 2018

For those citizens of Norfolk County who place value in our...

Restoration Work at St. Williams Conservation Reserve

Restoration Work at St. Williams Conservation Reserve

Posted On July 18, 2018

By Inga Hinnerichsen In the past year I have helped out...

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