Mission Statement.
Guelph Field Naturalists (GFN), founded in 1966, is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose objectives are to promote learning about our natural history, to care for and protect our natural environment, and to foster this learning and caring in our youth. GFN is an affiliated member of Ontario Nature (also known as the Federation of Ontario Naturalists).
Membership is open to all individuals or families who are in sympathy with our objectives.
Club Activities.
The Guelph Field Naturalists (GFN) hosts monthly meetings, open to the public, which feature guest speakers who give audio-visual presentations on a wide range of natural history topics. We conduct field trips with knowledgeable leaders to explore and learn about various natural phenomena in our local area.
Our "Bird Wing" group visits different outdoor locations twice a month for birdwatching.
We offer both a Young Naturalists Program for kids aged 6 to 10, and a Naturalists in Training Program for teens aged 11 to 16 years old. (For 2007-2008, this program receives funding from the Parks and People Program, an initiative of Nature Canada and Parks Canada).
Members also participate in committees of the local governments, dealing with city planning and development, habitat maintenance and restoration, water and wetland conservation, transportation issues and environmental concerns. Our bi-monthly newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming activities.
Christmas Bird Count
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Count week, December 15th - 21st
The 2011 count is Guelph's 44th. All are welcome to participate.
Any species seen during count week but not reported on count
day should be reported to the count organizer.
Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids
Sunday, Jan 8, 2011
The Guelph Field Naturalist club is proud to announce the first
annual Guelph-area Christmas Bird Count for Kids!
For additional information click link CBC4Kids
Annual General Meeting
May 12, 2011
VOTE: To approve the proposed "Job Descriptions" as written, and so amend "Article XIV: Duties of Officers" in the GFN Constitution
The motion was passed. For additional information on the approved changes please click here
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