Natural Themes

EXPLORE NATURE IN THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION !
Photo by Gilles Bisson of BellevilleIn this section, we look at all things natural  around the Bay of Quinte region. These will include conservation areas, nature reserves, provincial parks, trails, national wildlife areas and others in our region. Many of these include special areas where we have conducted some of our guided hikes over the years. These natural areas are very special as most have been set aside to preserve the habitat and flora and fauna, as well as the human history. We are very fortunate to have these great areas in our midst, in an era when the importance of preserving remnants of the Quinte area’s natural habitat has never been more important. 

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Each winter, we look forward to the arrival of winter finches that move into the Quinte area when wild food crops crash in their boreal nesting habitats. This is one of them – a lovely male Pine Grosbeak.
Photo Credit: Gilles Bisson of Belleville

Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of August 14, 2026 This weekly report provides information about bird sightings that aresignificant due to the species, the location and/or time of year of thesighting.  Within these weekly reports, as much detail will be provided aspossible…

Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian Bioblitz

We’re pleased to officially announce our Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian Bioblitz, September 25 and 26. Ours is one of only five Bioblitz projects across Canada that the CWF selected for funding! Organized by PECFN and Feral Folc, in partnership with SSJI, PEPtBO, Friends of Delhi Park, VTLA…

Delhi Park & Marsh Creek Bioblitz

Lovers of Delhi Park: you are invited to meet your Marsh Creek neighbours Save the date! September 25-26 we’re co-hosting the Delhi Park & Marsh Creek Community Bioblitz with the rad folks at Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, South Shore Joint Initiative, Prince Edward…

What the Frag? Understanding Invasive Phragmites

HERBICIDE APPLICATION FOR ROADSIDE INVASIVE PHRAGMITES TO START AUGUST 17, 2026  Management control efforts for invasive phragmites will be taking place in roadsides throughout the City of Belleville and Prince Edward County starting the week of August 17th.   In preparation for this process, Quinte…

National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. 

Good afternoon, I am writing to update you on Nature Canada’s work to establish a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. Background The Eastern basin of Lake Ontario is particularly rich in biodiversity and contains critical habitat upon which thousands of native species, globally rare…

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated July 18, 2026 *    Picton Farm Supply – where good prices, excellent selection and customer service have always been our motto   Please scroll down to see some specials and featured items! THIS WEEK’S FEATURE CHICK PRICES NEW…

Kingston and Area Bird Sightings

Kingston Area Birds June 27, 2026 – July 3, 2026 Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius ofMacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share theirsightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email records directlyto me – contact details below….