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

Beaver Meadow BioBlitz

Hello, PECFN Members, We’re excited to announce our 2026 Bioblitz at Beaver Meadow Conservation Area. BioBlitzes, which take place over 24 hours, are a fun learning experience for all ages, and Beaver Meadow is such a beautiful area that just being there is a…

Proposed Pickleball Court at Delhi Park

There have been some genuine concerns about the proposed location of a proposed pickleball court at Picton’s Delhi Park. The County of Prince Edward will host an in-person public information centre (PIC) for the proposed pickleball courts in Picton on Monday, July 20 from…

Fishing With Kids

FISHING WITH KIDS EVENT TO CELEBRATE 18 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN IN MEMORY OF BLAIR SMITH   Trenton, ON – The annual Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event is back for its 18th year and will be taking place on Saturday, July 25,2026.  This…

Discover & Celebrate the Salmon River

Discover Our Gem: the Salmon River Headwaters   Please join us on Saturday morning, July 25 in Arden to celebrate the beauty and importance of our Salmon River Headwaters The life force that brings health and services to ‘the downstream’ Mingle with members of…

What Birds Can We Expect To See In June?

By and large, the spring warbler migration is all but over by the end of May. Despite how the month started out with near low temperatures at night, May was a good month – a few good days, a couple of spectacular fallouts, although…

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

Greetings friends, However you like to celebrate the holidays, we wish you a warm relaxing time with family & friends, and the opportunity to appreciate our beautiful landscape and our magnificent Salmon River watershed. Thank you to Avis Price, FSR member, who researched and wrote this…

Support South Shore Joint Initiative

Only 200 tickets at $25 each—great odds, amazing prizes, and every ticket supports South Shore Joint Initiative and their mission to educate, advocate and protect Prince Edward County’s rare South Shore! For tickets contact: cheryl.anderson@ssji.ca | 613-849-7743Details: https://www.ssji.ca/stepintonatureraffle2025 or visit SSJI.CA Raffle Prizes– One…

Time for Ox-eye Daisy Snacks

OX-EYE DAISY SNACKS My late father never worried too much about weeds on the farm. Crop rotation generally kept most weeds in check, and a sharpened hoe did an adequate job in keeping them out of our potato patch and tomato fields. I know,…

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…

The Nellie Lunn Park

“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…