Willow Beach Field Naturalists

Northumberland's Nature Club

Bringing nature lovers together to explore and enjoy the natural heritage of the county with guided outings, knowledgeable speakers, and citizen science projects.

How we connect you to nature

Explore

Join us for fun and engaging outings as we explore the beauty of Northumberland.

Learn

Attend a club meeting in person or by Zoom to hear from our guest speakers.

Get involved

We are always grateful for new volunteers to help with club related activities.

Stay informed

Catch up on past issues of The Curlew, our informative newsletter.

Who we are

Welcome to WBFN, an active community of nature enthusiasts in Northumberland County, Ontario.

Since 1953, we have been bringing people together to explore, enjoy and learn more about nature while working to support its conservation.

We offer a variety of activities suitable for all ages and a range of mobility levels. Nature is for everyone!

How we are helping nature

Wesleyville

We are working to document and preserve the important natural heritage of the lands at Wesleyville.

Peter's Woods

WBFN is the official steward of Peter’s Woods Provincial Park.

Motus

WBFN sponsored the installation of a new Motus Wildlife Tracking station in Cobourg.

Saving birds from glass

We installed a system of window strike deterrents at Presqu’ile to help save migrating birds.

How we support young naturalists

•  $1,500 High School Scholarship

•  $500 School Nature Project Grants

•  $500 Youth Summit sponsorship

2 baby skunks waking up from a nap amongst clover

Anyone can be a field naturalist!

DefinitionA person who observes or studies nature while in nature.

Examplesbotanist, biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, wildflower lover, butterfly admirer, turtle fan, frog fanatic, etc.

Why you should join

  • Fun guided nature outings
  • Monthly meetings in person or by Zoom
  • Knowledgeable guest speakers
  • Informative digital newsletter
  • Participation in conservation projects
  • A chance to meet like-minded nature lovers
  • Improve your understanding of nature
  • Lower your stress by connecting to nature!