PAFN Field Trips and Events

2012

A Walk in the Petawawa Terrace (Old Fish Hatchery)

Date: May 20

Time: 5 PM

Trip Leaders: Rob Cunningham and Christian Renault

Meet in the upper parking lot of the Terrace, on Laurentian Drive. (go west of Pembroke

on Pembroke St. towards Petawawa, turn north on Laurentian Dr., watch for sign and

parking area). Some migrant songbirds and waterfowl can be expected. Good outing for

children as Canada Geese will likely be present and, quite possibly, with young. This

is an enjoyable, relaxed outing. Please bring rubber boots for some wet/muddy areas.

The 10th Annual Natural History Day-Admission Free

Date: May 26

Where: Eganville Community Arena, 178 Jane St., Eganville

Agenda

Time: Doors open at 8:30 AM and talks start at 9 AM. Lunch hour is at 12, please bring a bag lunch. Field trips will head out after lunch and will include a guided walk in the Shaw Woods. Grant Dobson of Connaught Nursery will give a guided tour of the nursery and the gardens/habitats that have been created there. There will be a Children's Program which will start at 9:45 and run until lunch.

Please register by phone at 613-732-5511 after April 14. Leave a message with how many adults and children you are registering. The event is free.

PAFN - Garage Sale - Fundraiser

Date: June 9 - 7AM to Noon

Where:Children's Garden Nursery, 375 Doran St., Pembroke

This is a combined yard sale at the Children's Garden Nursery. Benita and other volunteers from the Club will be staffing the sale of all manners of goods with the proceeds going to both the Children's Garden Nursery School and the Pembroke Area Field Naturalists. Donations of goods are welcome during the week leading up to the sale.

For more information, please call Benita Richardson at 613-735-5404.

24th Lake Dore Butterfly Count

Date: Saturday,July 7 (Rain/wind date is Sunday July 8)

Time: 9 AM.

Organizer: Jean Brereton

Where: Wilberforce Twp Park. Go south on Hwy 41 past intersection of Hwy 41 and

Lake Dore Rd., cross the bridge, turn right after bridge and go a short distance to park.

Bring butterfly field guide, binoculars, rubber boots (optional) for the bog after lunch, net

(for catch & release) and lunch. A map of the Count circle and species list will be

available. A participants' fee of $3 (under 13 free) is asked to cover publishing costs of the results printed by the North American Butterfly Association.

21st Hog Island Butterfly Count

Date: Saturday,July 21 (Rain/wind date is Sunday July 22)

Time: 9 AM.

Organizer: Jean Brereton (613-625-2263) and Ethan Anderman

Meet at Mullen's Esso, Pembroke St. E., near the turn to Quebec. The Count Circle for

this butterfly Count is half in Ontario and half in Quebec. In the past, some groups have

gone to the Westmeath area; others have butterflied on Allumette Island. You can

choose the area you prefer. Maps of the circle and checklists will be available. A

participants fee of $3 (under 13 free) is asked to cover publishing costs of the results printed by the North American Butterfly Association.

The 15th Lake Dore Odonate (Dragonfly) Count

Date: Saturday,August 4 (Rain/wind date is Sunday August 5)

Time: 9 AM.

Organizers: Harry Adams (613-602-3141) and Christian Renault

An excellent opportunity to appreciate this group of insects! We have had fun with

nets and encountered a good variety of damselflies and dragonflies. The idea is to search

for 'odes' within a 7.5 mile radius of Biederman Park, Lake Dore. Meet at the Wilberforce

Twp Park. Go south on Hwy 41 past intersection of Hwy 41 and Lake Dore Rd., cross

the bridge, turn right after the bridge and go a short distance to park. Picture guides will

be available as well as experienced participants. A large insect net, optional rubber boots,

close focus binoculars, and lunch/drinks are suggested.

Marina/Waterfront Bird Walk

Date: August 18

Time: 8 AM.

Trip Leader: Ken Hooles 613-735-4430.

Meet at the Pembroke marina, by the mouth of the Muskrat River in Pembroke. Ken will

introduce us to migrant birdlife along the Pembroke waterfront. There are usually gulls,

terns, ducks, geese, cormorants and songbirds such as vireos, warblers, sparrows and

finches. Surprises usually occur and it's a good social outing... a chance to meet some

very nice people!

17th Annual Renfrew County Outdoor Woodlot Conference

Date: Saturday,September 22

Where: 558 Ferguslea Road, RR4, Renfrew

Everyone Welcome! This conference is focused on encouraging sustainable woodlot management on private land forests. The goal of improving the health of private woodlots is promoted by sharing ideas on forest management to meet individual objectives such as enhancing wildlife or improving timber sales. It provides an opportunity for people to network with other woodlot owners, professionals and related business representatives. This year's theme is woodlot certification and the program will include a tour of a local sawmill.

Admission $5.00 (no preregistration required)

For information contact Karen Stokes 613-732-5523 karen.stokes@ontario.ca

Westmeath Provincial Park Beach Walk

Date: September 29

Time: 8:30 AM

Trip Leader: Christian Renault (613-735-8395), Ted Hiscock and Robin Cunningham

Place: Trip starts from the municipal boat launch in the town of Westmeath.
Coming from the west on County Rd. 12, turn left in Westmeath at Synton Street and continue down to the water. From the boat launch we'll drive west to Sand Point Road then park and walk along the beach.
We are hoping to see sparrows (especially Nelson's Sparrow), shorebirds, ducks and hawks. Rubber boots recommended.

Pembroke Christmas Bird Count
Date: TBA

Place: Within a traditional 15 km. diameter circle.

Pembroke Count circle map

Pembroke Count field checklist

Feeder watchers count birds in their yards, while field participants drive, ski or walk a pre-designated area keeping track of the numbers of birds. Participants are invited to meet at Manson & Judys around 5 pm to go over results and enjoy pizza courtesy of the Club. Please contact Manson to confirm participation. pH. 613-732-7703; email: mfleguel@bell.net.
Cost: $5.00 for field participants except members of Bird Studies Canada, free.

Chris Michener Memorial Eganville Christmas Bird Count
Date: TBA

Place: Eganville circle includes Augsburg, the town of Golden Lake, Green
Lake, Lake Dore, Mink Lake and more.

Eganville Count circle map

Feeder watchers count birds in their yards, while field participants drive, ski or walk a pre-designated area keeping track of the numbers of birds. Participants are invited to meet at the home of Bernd Kreuger & Liz Reeves around 5 pm to tally up results and enjoy some food. Please contact Jean Brereton to confirm participation. pH. 613-625-2263; email: jbrereton@hughes.net.
Cost: $5.00 for field participants except members of Bird Studies Canada, free.

2013

Seedy Sunday Flyer

When: TBA

Time: 10AM-3PM

Where: 420 Bell St., Fellowes High School, Pembroke

PAFN Reps: Jean Brereton and Robin Cunningham

Some of the attractions:

- heirloom, organic, open-pollinated seeds & plants for sale;

- presentations about gardening & more;

- meet the seed and food producers;

- local environmental groups;

- seeds & plants exchange table;

- buskers corner;

- door prizes;

- refreshments and local lunch for sale

Owling Night

When: TBA

Time: 7:30 PM

Where: Wilberforce Twp Park. Go south on Hwy 41 past intersection of Hwy 41 and

Lake Dore Rd., cross the bridge, turn right after the bridge and go a short distance to the park.

Trip Coordinator: Christian Renault

This trip will involve a driving loop through varied habitat. We'll use a CD of

owl calls to encourage a response. The expected species is Barred Owl, but other

species are possible. We could hear American Woodcock and other night calling birds.

PAFN Annual Meeting

When: TBA

Where: Room 201, Algonquin College, Pembroke

Agenda: doors open at 6:30

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Annual General Meeting.

7:30 PM to 8:00 PM - social with refreshments.

8:00 PM. - Speaker: TBA

A Trip to Bellow's Bay

Date: TBA

Time: 9 AM

Trip Leader: Manson Fleguel, 732-7703.

Meet at the marina in Pembroke, at the mouth of the Muskrat River. Car pooling will

be offered. Bring rubber boots, as mud and water will be encountered on the walk (1.5

km total). Migrant songbirds, ducks and friendly people are highlights. Spotting

scopes are useful, binoculars essential.

Shaw Woods: Mother's Day Weekend Wildflowers and Nature Walk

Date:TBA

Time: 2 PM

Place: Due to limited parking at Shaw Woods, we will first meet at Wilberforce Twp.

Beach & Picnic Park. From the intersection of Hwy 41/Lake Dore Rd., go south on Hwy

41 over the Snake River bridge and make the next right.

Trip Leaders: Rob Cunningham, forester and naturalist (732-8402) and Grant Bickel, orchid and sedge aficionado.

The purpose of this outing will be to enjoy early spring in the beautiful Shaw

Woods. The main focus will be to see woodland wildflowers. We should see Blue

Cohosh, Trout Lily, Trilliums and several other species.

Red Trillium Morph by B. Krueger

This walk is for all ages and is an introduction to the Shaw Woods, an old-growth forest. The walk will be easy to moderate on well-maintained trails. The pace will be determined by the participants

and will last about 2.5 hours.

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