Coming Up

Our monthly meetings are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and hear from a variety of guest speakers on a wide range of topics related to nature. They're held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from September to June, from 7pm to 9pm. Everyone is welcome!

***PLEASE NOTE!***

Our meeting location has changed. We now meet in the hall adjacent to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 196 Bridge St. W., Bancroft.

We also schedule regular outings, (usually monthly), giving members the opportunity to explore nature together, gain experience, learn and share knowledge. Join us and discover the wonders of Nature!

Beauty and the Beast: A Celebration of our Common Loon (and other wildlife)

At our June meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, at 7pm, we look forward to a presentation by Matt Huras, a Canadian nature photographer specializing in wildlife and landscape.

This talk will use photography and interesting back-stories, to celebrate the beautiful (and beastly) nature of our common loon, one of nature's most stunning creations. Everyone who has spent time on a local area lake has admired their beautiful colours, revered their haunting calls, or marvelled at the precious way in which they care for their young. While less commonly observed, loons are also formidable predators and are highly territorial - a trait which can lead to life and death battles.

Finally, Matt will comment on the status of the loon population in Ontario, as loons are under significant threat. He will introduce an initiative to combat one of the leading contributors to the population decline - the ingestion of lead-based fishing tackle.

Since childhood, Matt has spent every summer of his life in the area, enjoying the scenic beauty. Wildlife observation and photography became a serious hobby about 10 years ago, and since retiring, Matt spends almost all his free time out in the wild observing nature's wonders. Learn more at matthuras.com, instagram at matthuras, or facebook at matt.huras.7.

Wednesday, June 17th takes us on a nature hike at Eagle's Nest Park in Bancroft. Come join us to see birds, plants, insects, and hopefully some critters too! We'll meet at the upper parking lot at 9:30am. Please bring your own refreshments and bug spray.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Collins on May 16, 2026. He was a longtime member and supporter of everything that we did as a Field Naturalist Club. You could always count on Bruce to come along, whether it was a canoe ride (when he was over 90), building nesting boxes or a birdathon. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed a chat, especially if it was about birds.

Our condolences to all those who knew and loved him, especially his daughter Stephanie.