2017

The next meeting of Nature PEI is Tuesday, January 9th 2018 and will include our AGM. With holidays so close to the first Tuesday of the month we have moved things by one week. Please spread the word to anyone that may not have Internet access. The Hon. Diane Griffin, Kathy Martin and Jackie Waddell will present

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:30 pm \”PEI flora: Regional Themes and New Discoveries\”\’ by Sean Blaney of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre will utilize photos and descriptions to highlight recent plant discoveries on the Island. Please join us at Nature PEI’s monthly meeting where a true plant expert, Sean Blaney, will provide us with an

At our upcoming November meeting we will  explore the little-known seabird islands of Atlantic Canada with biologist David Cairns. There is a biological and physical boundary that runs across the Gulf of St. Lawrence, through Cabot Strait, and out to the edge of the continental shelf. “North of this line are rugged coasts, myriad islands, and enormous

At our next monthly meeting, Nature PEI will welcome Jordi Segers of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative for a glimpse into the world of bats, and what we can do to help them fight the threats they are facing. These superheroes of the night are creatures that live in the dark, seldom seen and rarely heard.  “They

You are invited to participate in a 24 hour bioblitz that brings together citizens, expert naturalists, and taxonomic scientists to inventory as many species as possible. The event will run from noon Friday, June 16 to noon Saturday, June 17 at the Trout River Natural Area. See the attached poster for the details and schedule

 All Around the Hillsborough events coming up include: Around the Hillsborough Recreational Cycling Road Ride on June 3rd (see attached poster); and The Hillsbrough Canoeing, Kayaking, and Paddle Boarding event at Pigot\’s Trail Boat Landing in Mount Stewart on June 10th (see attached poster); . These events are free and there will be light refreshments

At our next meeting of Nature PEI, join local birders Rosemary Curley and Dan McAskill as they take us on a photo journey of their birding adventure with other naturalist friends in southeastern Arizona in 2016. “It was a very different birding experience” emphasizes Rosemary ” seeing mainly new birds, including some very exciting rarities”.

Update – Date Changed – Nature PEI’s Bain Bird Count – now on Sunday May 28, 2017. Due to weather forecasts (wind and rain) the Saturday activities have been moved to Sunday. Results from Saturday can still be submitted and adjusted for a 24 hour period but contact Dan for more details. For more information,

Nature PEI to host a workshop on Flowerflies, Slugs & Snails Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – May 13, 2017 –  Nature PEI is beginning collections of flower flies, snail and slugs this month and will be hosting a workshop about these insects and molluscs.  This workshop is being held as part of a nation-wide project to