Upcoming Meetings Fall 2025/WINTER 2026

Welcome to the Nature Barrie web page.

This site is sponsored by the Brereton Field Naturalists' Club (BFNC)

These pages are accessible by visiting bfnclub.org or naturebarrie.com.

We hope you will take some time to explore the site and learn about the many things our club does.
If you notice any mistakes or have any comments please contact the Webmaster.

LAND USE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is covered by the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement, specifically Treaty 18. This land is in the territory of the seven First Nations: the Chippewas of Beausoleil, of Georgina Island and of Rama, and the Mississaugas of Alderville, of Curve Lake, of Hiawatha, and of Scugog Island, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nation.

We acknowledge that we live here as settlers among many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

If you are on Facebook check out our FB page by clicking on the link near the bottom of this page.

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Upcoming Meetings

Fri Oct 17 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM TRURTLES OF ONTARIO

Fri Nov 21 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Pursuing Whip-poor-wills

Sat Dec 20 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM BARRIE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT & POTLUCK DINNER

Upcoming Trips

Mon Sep 22 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM TINY MARSH BIRDING WALK

Sat Oct 04 @ 9:00AM - 12:30PM SIMCOE SHORES A NATURE WALK ALONG THE SHORE OF KEMPENFELT BAY

Sun Nov 09 @ 9:00AM - 01:00PM LAKE SIMCOE MIGRANTS

Sat Dec 06 @ 8:00AM - 11:30AM NATURE BARRIE WATERFRONT BIRDING TOUR

Sat Dec 20 @ 8:00AM - 07:00PM BARRIE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT AND POTLUCK SUPPER

The following dates have been reserved for the Fall 2025/Winter2026 meetings

October 17

November 21

December 20 Barrie CBC and Potluck Dinner

January 16

February 20

March 20

April 17 AGM and Potluck Dinner

Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie and start at 7:30pm. Meetings are held in Westennial Hall at the back of the church. Park in the big lot off of Horsfield Drive

Remember to "LUG-A-MUG" for your beverages.

THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETINGS START AT 7:00 PM WITH THE SPEAKER TO FOLLOW. DOORS WILL BE OPEN AT 6:45 PM.

TRIPS

A number of BFNC members have volunteered their time and expertise to bring you a great outdoor trip program. As usual we have some old favourites and some really exciting new ones. Although birds are a focus there will be something for every interest. Please join them in exploring the natural history of Simcoe county. Check our Facebook page for any last minute changes or check with the trip leader or Jim Coey NB trip coordinator (705) 543-1866.

For more information click the Trips link at the top of this page.

MEETINGS

All regular meetings are held at Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie and start at 7:00pm.. Meetings are held in the Westennial Hall at the back of the church. Park in the big lot off Horsfield Drive..

For more information click the Meetings link at the top of this page.

For email enquiries please contact us Email Nature Barrie

MEMBERSHIP

Annual fees:

	Family	$40
	Individual	$30
	Student	Free with current student ID

Memberships run from January 1st to December 31st.

If you would like to become a member of Nature Barrie or to renew an existing membership, please complete the fillable pdf and return by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Membership dues can be paid:by e-transfer, details here. , OR
by mailing a cheque to Nature Barrie, P.O. Box 1084, Barrie ON L4M 5E1, OR
by paying cash or cheque at the next monthly meeting.

Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

FACEBOOK

Please check out our Facebook group. Here you can share pictures, stories and other items of interest to the BFNC members.

All you have to do is click on the link and ask to join.