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november 12
PFN Monthly meeting: woodland amphibians and vernal pool ecosystems
7:30 p.m. Peterborough Public Library
Speaker: Janine McLeod
Vernal pools offer specialized habitat for unique organisms. Fairy shrimp, wood frogs and mole salamanders would not survive without small temporary wetlands. Come out to learn how the bounty of such a pool benefits mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
December 7
full day field trip to hamilton-niagara area
6:00 a.m. Meet at Tim Horton's on Lansdown St. W, Canadian Tire
Leader: Tony Bigg
We will be concentrating on waterfowl and gulls (up to a dozen species of the latter), and some of the local specialties. We should meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Tim Horton’s on Landsdowne St. West, Canadian Tire Plaza. Participants may contact Tony Bigg (tanddbigg@sympatico.ca) for more information. The group will leave no later than 6:10 am with whoever is there. Dress appropriately and bring a lunch.
December 10
PFN Monthly meeting: members slide show
7:30 p.m. Peterborough Public Library
It’s time again for our December regular meeting. We will once again be asking
members to come with nature-related slides presentations and stories to share with fellow club members. To make things even sweeter, please bring along some holiday baking to enhance the festivities. Note: if you are interested in making an informal slide presentation and/or talk, please contact Roger Jones at 742-0132.