Willow Beach Field Naturalists

Guided Outings

Attend a guided outing

WBFN offers a variety of outings for members to learn, explore and participate in the natural environment. Excursions can range from birds, to butterflies, to wildflowers, or just a beautiful walk in the forest. They can be full days, short walks, stationary gatherings, or short notice “on-the-fly” events to take advantage of quickly changing natural conditions. Outings offer a range of mobility levels from moderately challenging to stationary observations which we like to call “big sits”. Best of all, our volunteer leaders are eager to share their knowledge and help you explore the environment of Northumberland County.

A group of 11 people with birding gear at the tip of Owen Point in Presqu'ile Park.

Outings coming up soon

Spring Nature Walk

Spring ferns emerging from soil

Date:  April TBD

Leader:  Kris Ito

Location: TBD

Details: This will be a relaxed walk where we simply enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of spring.

Spring Ephemerals

White bloodroot flowers

Date:  May tbd

Leader:  Susan Casson

Location:  Candlewick Wood, Port Hope

Details: Coming Soon

Turtle Rehab Facility Tour

Due to the popularity of this outing, we will try to schedule another one in the Fall
Two Blandings Turtles on a log in a pond

Sold Out

Date:  Weds. March 25

Leader:  Richard Girardin

Location: Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Peterborough

Description: For members who are interested in, curious or passionate about turtles, this is your chance to view turtle rehabilitation and conservation in action.

Join us for a guided tour of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough.

Note: This outing has a maximum capacity of 25 people. Registration is required. Cost per person is $5, payable at the door..

 

Outings in development

A group of 18 people posing together and looking in different directions with binoculars.

Hazel Bird Day

Location: Hazel Bird Nature Reserve

Date: May 9

Warbler Walk

Location: Dunbar Road

Date: May tbd

Moth Outing

Location: Bonebakker Nature Reserve

Date: early June tbd

Summer Nature Walk

Location: tbd

Date: June tbd