Who we are.

The Midland-Penetanguishene Field Naturalists club is one of the oldest affiliates of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, now Ontario Nature. The objective of the club is to promote public awareness of natural history, conservation and the environment.

We feature presentations by expert naturalists on a range of fascinating topics at our monthly meetings. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30 PM at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre with the exception of January and February when we host virtual meetings on Zoom. Our AGM is June and no meetings are scheduled during July and August. In December we hold the Christmas Bird Count wrap up and potluck dinner where we raise funds for the Owl Foundation through our famous Mystery Gift, Not-So-Silent Auction.

We also schedule outings (field trips) where we share the joy that nature brings us. Our outings attract a diverse group of people, each with their own interests and knowledge that they’re eager to share. Whether it be birds or wildflowers, amphibians or fungi we seize every opportunity to experience and learn about the natural world that surrounds us. Everyone contributes a little and we all benefit a lot.

Join us.

To become a member of the Midland-Penetanguishene Naturalists you must, most of all, enjoy a walk in the woods. You must respect the living world around us. We believe a naturalist is one who enjoys and supports the natural world in its great variety. Of course there are fees.

Family: $45.00 | Adult: $25.00 | Under 30: FREE!

Membership is annual, and renews in January. Here is how you can join the MPFN or renew your club membership.

• Make an E-transfer to [email protected]  You can do this without any need for a security question or password and it will go directly into the club bank account. Please note in the comments of the E-transfer your contact details including your name, the names of other family members if purchasing a family membership, your street address, email address (so we can send you our email newsletter, outing reminders and updates) and phone numbers (handy to have as an emergency contact).  If you are renewing, please include any changes to your contact details since your last dues payment.   
• OR: Send your cheque by snail mail to Midland-Penetanguishene Field NaturalistsClub, Box 393 Midland, ON L4R 4L1.  Make sure you include a note with your contact details or, if renewing, any changes to those contact details.
• OR: Pay in person at one of our meetings or outings.  Usually an executive member is present at these outings and able to accept payment.