Events

Below is a link to the schedule for Norfolk Field Naturalists’ 2024-25 speakers and outings program:

2024-25 NFN program brochure meetings and events

Guest speakers present programs on interesting and relevant natural history and conservation issues. Field outings to local areas of interest to naturalists are held throughout the year.

Meetings: Meetings are held at the Simcoe Recreation Centre, 182 South Drive, Simcoe, in the Norfolk Room.

Field Outings: Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and hiking conditions. Preregistration is required. It is always a good idea to call for directions, information on trail conditions, what to bring, and any last minute changes. No pets please.

 


Feb
11

“Some Bugs Suck!”–Speaker Event

Brent Sinclair, a PhD student at the University of Western Ontario, will tell us about insects in Southern Ontario that get their nutrition from a liquid diet.
Mar
11

“Update on Phragmites”–Speaker Event

Janice Gilbert, PhD. and Executive Director of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, will give us an update on the work done to control this invasive perennial grass.  
Apr
08

“Flying Squirrels of Ontario”–Speaker Event

Jeff Bowman, PhD., is a government research scientists and adjunct professor at Trent University. Jeff will provide hints at the ecological role flying squirrels play and how their populations may respond to climate change.    
Jul
05

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 — part of the North America-wide annual count.