An educational forum dedicated to the study, promotion, appreciation and conservation of the flora and fauna within Prince Edward County.
Pitcher Plant – photo by S. Banks
At monthly meetings, guest speakers make presentations on topics related to nature that are of interest to club members. Everyone is encouraged to participate by sharing their experiences and observations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have hosted our meetings via Zoom, but we look forward to greeting members and friends in person once more when health considerations allow us to.
Regularly scheduled field trips offer members the opportunity to learn about and experience habitats around the County and beyond.
Events Calendar
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Thurs. May 1 (rain date Fri. May 2) – Point Petre Woods – 10 AM – with Susan Banks and Sheila Kuja We’ll hope to see the Carolinian Twin-leaf in flower as well as an array of typical spring wildflowers as
We walk from the road towards the lake following the ATV “track”.
Meet at Army Reserve Rd. and Co. Rd. 24. Turn south on Co. Rd. 10 from Cherry Valley (from northeast) or Milford (from west) and then south on Co. Rd. 24 to Army Reserve Rd. Park on the side of the road or in the open grassed area on the south east side of Army Reserve Rd.
Wed. May 7 (rain date Fri. May 9) – Massassauga ConservaCon Area – 10 AM – with Susan Banks and Sheila Kuja. The Carolinian White Trout Lilies will hopefully be in bloom in the Oak-Hickory Savanna along the shore. We’ll see the Early BuOercup, associated with prairie or alvar habitats, in the more open areas, as well as other spring woodland wildflowers.
Meet at the Parking Lot in the ConservaCon Area at 1280 Massassauga Rd. Follow Hwy 62 to Co. Rd. 28 and Massassauga Rd. all the way to the Cons. Area. It is necessary to pay to park using an app on your phone or with an annual pass.
Hubbs Creek Evening Spring Sound walk with Terry Sprague, Tuesday, May 12, 7pm-9pm. (rain date Wednesday, May 13)
Come join fellow club members and experience the remarkable sounds of Spring. We will do a little Marsh monitoring and hope to witness the spring chorus as it progresses through the evening. We will walk the Hubbs Creek section of the Millennium Trail between Danforth and Benway Roads through a variety of habitats. Rain date: Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Please meet at Danforth Rd (near Healing with Horses farm on the south side of the road) and the Millennium Trail at 7pm sharp. Please park carefully along Danforth Rd as there is no formal parking lot at that part of the Trail. Dress for mosquitoes and Ticks and bring your binoculars!
Traverse Woods Birding with PECFN Member Dale Smith, Thursday, May 15, 8-10am. (rain date Friday, May 16)
Come join fellow club members to catch the spring migration at beautiful Prince Edward Point. We will meet at the Ring Road parking lot – turn onto the Ring Road across from the Bird Observatory and drive until you get to the parking lot, halfway along the road. Bring your binoculars and dress for Ticks!
Saturday May 17 – 3 PM – Delhi Park, Picton. As part of the Department of Illumination’s Nature in the Park summer program, PECFN will create two “Nature Squares”, each 2m x 2m, one along the stream and the other in a wooded area. Come help set up a square, or both of them. Identify and record all the plants and animals you find in each. We’ll document what is present throughout the summer – noting the changes in species month by month. We’ll take photos as well to show the differences between visits. This could be a family friendly project.
June 14, July 19 and August 9 are the dates we will be following up with our observations. A community picnic occurs each Saturday at 4:30 in the park so bring some food along to complete this enjoyable afternoon experience. Members of the PECFN executive will act as co-ordinators.
