We don’t just discuss nature:
WE EXPERIENCE NATURE!
Our Next Indoor Activity
MPFN Zoom Mtg
Our regular February meeting, with Guest Speaker Claire Schon explainng "Natural Phragmites Herbicide".
From 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm
At Online via ZOOM
Guest Speaker: Claire Schon
"Natural Phragmites Herbicide... real hope for the future of our wetlands?"
Invasive Phragmites is arguably Canada's “worst invasive plant”. Claire’s research with collaborators at University of Toronto and Agriculture and Agrifood Canada focuses on the efficacy of a new technique for invasive Phragmites control. Learn more about the two moth species that feed on invasive Phragmites and the promising results for Phragmites biological control she has found so far. More about Claire and her research here.
Non-Members are welcome!
Please use our Contact Us form to obtain a link to the Zoom session.
Our Mission.
To study and
appreciate nature.
To protect and preserve wildlife
and the environment.
To stimulate public interest in,
and promote protection
and preservation of nature.
Who we are.
The Midland Penetanguishene Field Naturalists Club (MPFNC) is one of the oldest affiliates of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. The objective of the Club is to promote public awareness of natural history, conservation and the environment. We feature lectures by expert naturalists on a range of fascinating topics at our monthly meetings. We also schedule outings (field trips) and nature study.
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30 PM at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre No meeting in December, July or August. Our June meeting is held at Tiny Marsh.
For a printable schedule of our meetings & events, click the link to view and download our MPFN 2024/2025 Program bookmark (opens in a new tab).
The MPFNC is involved in many projects in the area including the Christmas Bird Count as well as environmental and wildlife surveys, the Tiny Marsh BioBlitz and the Sweet Water Harvest at the Wye Marsh. The club also supports the Owl Foundation at the Christmas Bird Count Potluck Wrap-up at the Wye Marsh. This year we raised $440 for the Owl Foundation of Vineland through our famous Mystery Gift Not-So-Silent Auction.