Northumberland's Nature Club
Bringing nature lovers together to explore and enjoy the natural heritage of the county with guided outings, knowledgeable speakers, and citizen science projects.
How we connect you to nature
Explore
Join us for fun and engaging outings as we explore the beauty of Northumberland.
Learn
Attend a club meeting in person or by Zoom to hear from our guest speakers.
Get involved
We are always grateful for new volunteers to help with club related activities.
Who we are
Welcome to WBFN, an active community of nature enthusiasts in Northumberland County, Ontario.
Since 1953, we have been bringing people together to explore, enjoy and learn more about nature while working to support its conservation.
We offer a variety of activities suitable for all ages and a range of mobility levels. Nature is for everyone!
How we are helping nature
Peter's Woods
WBFN is the official steward of Peter’s Woods Provincial Park.
Wesleyville
We are working to document and preserve the important natural heritage of the lands at Wesleyville.
Saving birds from glass
We installed a system of window strike deterrents at Presqu’ile to help save migrating birds.
How we foster a love of nature among youth
High School Scholarship
Each year we award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school student entering a post-secondary program related to nature or the environment.
School Environmental Project Grants
We also award grants of $500 each to local schools to help with their environmental projects.
Ontario Youth Summit
In the fall, we sponsor a local high school student to attend the annual Youth Summit, hosted by Ontario Nature.
Anyone can be a field naturalist!
Definition: A person who observes or studies nature while in nature.
Examples: botanist, biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, wildflower lover, butterfly admirer, turtle fan, frog fanatic, etc.
Why you should join
- Fun guided nature outings
- Monthly meetings in person or by Zoom
- Knowledgeable guest speakers
- Informative digital newsletter
- Participation in conservation projects
- A chance to meet like-minded nature lovers
- Improve your understanding of nature
- Lower your stress by connecting to nature!
