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DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS![]()
WELCOME TO THE DRFN WEBSITE!
Our motto is “conservation through education”
We are a group of friendly people who share our love of nature through regular meetings and field trips. We hope that you will join us.
NEXT MEETING
Monday April 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Julie-Ann Prentice - "Little Bird, Big World – Piping Plover Conservation in Ontario"
"Piping Plovers returned to Ontario in 2007 after a 30-year absence. In 2026, we are celebrating their 20th breeding season back on our beaches. Find out how you can help this charismatic shorebird and ensure we celebrate many more successful seasons to come."
"JulieAnn completed her education at Fleming College and Trent University, completing an advanced diploma in Fish and Wildlife Technology and a bachelor's degree in Environmental and Resource Science and discovering a love for birds along the way. Piping Plovers stole her heart during a short-term contract with Birds Canada in 2023, leading her to return to the program in a longer-term capacity the following year. She now works as the Ontario Piping Plover Field Biologist, supporting field and office-based program activities across the province. Julie is passionate about integrating outreach, education, and volunteer engagement with science-based action to protect and recover the Piping Plover."
Most meetings are held at Centennial Albert United Church,
19 Rosehill Blvd.,
Oshawa.
There is plenty of parking.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Please come early for a chat with fellow naturalists.
DRFN does not have meetings
in June, July, August and December
Available for purchase at
Chapter’s/Indigo, Amazon, Formac
Lorimer Books, and your local indie bookstore.
Toronto’s Birds
100+ species photographed
in the GTA
by Mark Peck, Nancy Barrett,
and Jean Iron
9781459420311 | $34.95
MEETINGS
Meetings are held the last Monday of the month with the exception of June, July, August and December.
For location and a list of upcoming meetings
please click Meetings tab above.
FIELD TRIPS
We have regularly scheduled Field Trips.
For a schedule of
upcoming outings
please click Field Trips
tab above.
BUTTERFLY GARDEN
DRFN, with help from the Canadian Organic Growers Durham Chapter and the City of Oshawa, created a Butterfly Garden in 2004. Please visit! Click the Butterfly Garden tab for information.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
THE NATURALIST
DRFN publishes 5 newsletter per year.
We call it "The Naturalist"
Friends