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

Evening Nature Walk

Bull frog sitting on a lily pad

Date:  Weds, July 29 @ 7:00 pm

Location:  Nawautin Nature Sanctuary (maplink)

Details:  Come take an evening nature walk at the Nawautin Nature Sanctuary. We will be looking out for interesting insects, birds, and anything else we can find!

What to bring: bug spray, binoculars, camera

Terrain: This nature reserve is mostly level, with clear trails and good footing.

Parking: Please park at the base of Keewatin Drive.

This outing is weather dependent.

Please let us know if you plan to attend, so that we can contact you if the weather forces us to postpone this outing.

Email info@willowbeachfieldnaturalists.org to confirm your attendance.

Insects and Macro Photography Outing

White spider with pink stripes on a pink clover flower

Date:  Aug tbd

Location:  tbd

Details: Coming soon

Outings in development

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

iNaturalist Challenge

Location: Peter’s Woods

Date: Aug tbd

Mushroom & Fungi Walk

Location: tbd

Date: Fall 2026

Ont Turtle Conservation Centre

Date: Fall 2026

Raptor Migration

Date: Fall 2026