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Welcome to the Nature Barrie web page.
This site is sponsored by the Brereton Field Naturalists' Club (BFNC)
These pages are accessible by visiting bfnclub.org or naturebarrie.com.
We hope you will take some time to explore the site and learn about the many things our club does.
If you notice any mistakes or have any comments please contact the Webmaster.
If you are on Facebook check out our FB page by clicking on the link near the bottom of this page.
Upcoming Meetings
| Fri Feb 21 @ 7:30PM - 09:30PM Bats: Creatures of The Night |
| Fri Mar 20 @ 7:30PM - 09:30PM Before and Beyond The Bird Islands |
| Fri Apr 17 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM Annual General Meeting & Potluck Dinner |
Upcoming Trips
| Sat Mar 07 @ 8:30AM - 12:30PM HORNED LARKS AND OTHER HARBINGERS OF SPRING |
| Sun Apr 05 @ 7:45AM - 02:00PM SPRING BIRDS IN THE MINESING FLOODLANDS |
| Wed Apr 15 @ 7:30PM - 09:00PM AMERICAN WOODCOCKS |
| Sat Apr 25 @ 6:30AM - 06:00PM ALGONQUIN PARK |
| Sat May 02 @ 8:00AM - 12:01PM COPELAND FOREST |
| Wed May 06 @ 6:30PM - 08:30PM THE GABLES |
| Sun May 10 @ 6:30AM - 12:30PM ORO-MEDONTE RAIL TRAIL |
| Wed May 13 @ 8:00AM - 12:01PM LITTLE LAKE AREA |
| Thu May 14 @ 8:00PM - 09:00PM CHIMNEY SWIFT POPULATION ROOST MONITORING |
| Sat May 16 @ 7:00AM - 03:01PM SPRING MIGRATION AT TINY MARSH |
TRIPS
A number of BFNC members have volunteered their time and expertise to bring you a great outdoor trip program. As usual we have some old favourites and some really exciting new ones. Although birds are a focus there will be something for every interest. Please join them in exploring the natural history of Simcoe county. Check the website for any last minute changes or check with the trip leader or Jim Coey BFNC trip coordinator (705) 543-1866.
For more information click the Trips link at the top of this page.
MEETINGS
All regular meetings are held at Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie and start at 7:30pm.. Details are posted in the Meetings section.
For more information click the Meetings link at the top of this page.
MEMBERSHIP
Annual fees:
| Family | $30 | |
| Individual | $25 | |
| Student | $10 | |
| Corresponding | $15 |
Memberships run from January 1st to December 31st.
To join the BFNC, please come to one of our meetings or complete the downloadable PDF application form and send with your payment.
Contact Membership, Judy Watson for more information.
Please check out our Facebook group. Here you can share pictures, stories and other items of interest to the BFNC members.
All you have to do is click on the link and ask to join.