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

Gardens for Pollinating Insects: Friends not Foes!

February 11, 2024

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QFN is delighted to announce its Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 8th!   We invite you to come satiate your palate, stimulate your mind and support QFN’s work to help Nature in your neighbourhood and beyond!  Our fundraisers help QFN stay active and generate funds to…

Trees for Prince Edward County

February 11, 2024

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 Tree Seedling Sale 2024 It’s that time of year again and Trees for PEC is doing its fourth annual tree seedling fundraiser. Trees for PEC  includes these local community groups: the Ameliasburgh Garden Club, the PEC Field Naturalists and The County Garden Club (PEC Horticultural Society) and the Master Gardeners. All funds from the sale will…

For a Change of Pace, Try Jerusalem Artichokes

October 6, 2023

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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

June 28, 2023

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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

June 3, 2023

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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…

The Nellie Lunn Park

March 10, 2023

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“We believe in the value of community greenspace within Wollaston Township in Hastings County.” (The Friends of Nellie Lunn Park) THE NELLIE LUNN PARK            By John Lowry Tucked away in the centre of Wollaston Township, Hastings County is an ecological gem – Nellie Lunn…

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