Field Trips and Special Events
Nature PEI offers Field Trips several times a year for nature enthusiasts of all ages and experience, and participates in major endeavours, such as Bird Counts. From July 15 to August 15, the City of Charlottetown and Nature PEI will host a month-long BioBlitz to celebrate and document the biodiversity found in Charlottetown. There are still several in-person opportunities to learn how you can use iNaturalist to help local organizations monitor biodiversity in Charlottetown: Tuesday, July 28th, 6:30-7:30PM, West Royalty Community Centre; Wednesday, August 5th, 6:30-7:30PM, Beach Grove Nature Trail; and Saturday, August 15th, 10AM-12noon, Victoria Park Clubhouse. Rain or Shine! More information on our News and Calendar of Events pages.
Monthly Meetings
From October to June, Nature PEI (the Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island) meets on the first Tuesday at 7:30PM to share current sightings and enjoy a unique presentation on a natural history-related topic. On Tuesday, October 6th, Jeanne Maki will present on her travels "Colombia Birds 2026-City Parks, High Mountains, the Magdalena River and El Encanto Nature Reserve." The meeting will be at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. Nature PEI meetings are free and all ages are welcome, and will be livestreamed at the Nature PEI Facebook page. More details at our Calendar of Events.
Projects / Citizen Science
Nature PEI spearheads a variety of projects on the flora and fauna of Prince Edward Island, inviting interested individuals to watch and record valuable observations. August and October bring "MycoBlitzes", short, intense surveys of mushroom species present in our region. See the Events Calendar for event details. Nature PEI is working on a freshwater snail project, also. A list of past Projects can be found under the "Get Involved" drop-down menu, above.
Loading…About Nature PEI
Prince Edward Island is one of the Maritime Provinces on the east coast of Canada and is home to a rich variety of ecosystems, and terrestrial and marine life.
Nature PEI (the formal name is the Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island) was established in 1969. Nature PEI is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Promoting understanding, appreciation, and conservation of nature are our primary mandates.
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