Opportunities

PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO
Photo by Sydney Smith of WellingtonThere are plenty of cross country ski trails, and an abundance of lakes, bays, and other suitable areas that offer opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. This page will gradually expand to include new ideas for those who enjoy these pastimes. Below, you will find information about other opportunities, including the popular Community Wildlife Monitoring Program, as well as kayaking opportunities on East Lake, West Lake, and on the Rideau Canal. There is also an article on canoeing and kayaking on the Black River from Milford to the Black River Cheese Factory.  There’s lots to come so check this page monthly.

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Huge flocks of Common Redpolls during some winters descend on the Quinte area due to a crash of birch seeds in the north where this finch species resides.  This one posed nicely in a Wellington backyard. Other winters it could be Pine Grosbeaks, White-winged or Red Crossbills, or Pine Siskins. Birding is all abut the thrill of the unexpected.
Photo Credit: Sydney Smith, formerly of Wellington

Earth Day – Seniors for Climate

Seniors For Climate will celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 pm in Napanee. Come and see the new documentary, Later is Too Late, highlighting the growing movement of seniors fighting for a sustainable future. Listen to the federal election candidates in our…

Community Trees – Seedlings Available

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Quinte Field Naturalists Annual Dinner

Greetings to all: Quinte Field Naturalists is pleased to announce its Annual Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 14th We invite you to enjoy a delicious meal, hear a wonderful speaker, and support QFN’s efforts to conserve and protect nature in your neighbourhood and beyond….

Time for Ox-eye Daisy Snacks

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For a Change of Pace, Try Jerusalem Artichokes

Before the snow flies and the ground freezes, now would be a good time to dig up a few Jerusalem artichokes , (Helianthus tuberosus)  if you have them in your garden, or know where some might be growing. For years, I grew them in…

Stalking the Wild Tea

When I worked at Sandbanks Provincial Park as a park naturalist about 10 years ago, I always used to mix up a batch of wild tea and offer it to the campers who attended my evening programs. Usually, they would clean up the entire…

Beaver Meadow Conservation Area

The small band of Prince Edward Region Conservation Authority staff and volunteers were elated. This was the very first piece of property purchased by the fledgling organization, and they were on their way to undertake their first project – the installation of wood duck…