Please note: The Penokean Hills Field Naturalists Club, its officers or agents will not be held responsible for any accident or liability whatsoever incurred as a result of participation in any meeting, activity, or field trip organized by them. Come to outings dressed appropriately for the day (check the weather forecast). Trip leaders have the right to refuse people who are not properly equipped. Participants must make leaders aware of any serious medical condition that may arise during an outing. Bring water, a snack, or lunch depending on duration of outing. Also, your binos, camera, and field guides. For general outing information, call Rick Cathrae.705-227-8662 For scheduled outing information, please call the leader of the outing. Sign up sheets will be available at the PHFN general meeting, and any member interested in participating in any activities should obtain more specific information by calling the trip leader(s).


Please ensure that you have signed up for the outings so that you can be notified in case of change. Please call the leader ahead of time if you need to cancel.

Saturday mornings - 10 a.m. - noon - Meet every Saturday morning at Sheriff Creek for a leisurely stroll through the Sanctuary.

See the May Wolf Howl for more details for items listed below:

Wednesday mornings - 7 AM - May 16, 23, 30 - Birding at Sheriff Creek. Led by Rick Cathrae.

For all the following, bring lunch, camera, etc. and meet at Brunswick Walk behind the Scotiabank to carpool; expect a full day.

North shore birding - Monday, May 14 at 8 AM - Rick Cathrae or Brenda Clark

Trillium Walk at Massey - meet at Brunswick walk at 9 AM, on Friday, May 18 - Dave Young Leader

Serpent River Generating station - Thursday, May 24 Meet at 9 AM - Erwin Meissner (contact Rick)

Manitoulin Orchids - June 7 at 7:30 AM - Erwin Meissner -LONG day! (contact Rick Cathrae)

Canoe outing in June - contact Rick Cathrae - date is TBA