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DRFN has been serving Durham Region for 50 years, 1955 – 2005
DRFN proudly received a 2005 DEAC Environmental Achievement Award , the Irene Kock Education/Communication Award
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About Us
The Durham Region Field Naturalists , formerly known as the “Oshawa Naturalists Club” was founded in March 1955 with an initial membership of 40 people. That number has now grown to over 100.
Principles : Our motto is “Conservation through Education”. Our basic principles continue to be to increase knowledge and appreciation of the flora and fauna of Durham Region, to foster interest in the preservation of natural resources, to compile natural history records and to provide a forum in which information about nature can be exchanged.
Participation : Members of the DRFN participate in the Friends of Second Marsh, the Thickson Woods Heritage Foundation, the yearly Oshawa Christmas Bird Count and the Breeding Bird Atlas.
The Durham Region Field Naturalists is a member of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists .
General Meetings : General Meetings are held the last Monday of every month, except December, June, July & August, at 7:30 pm, Northview Branch, Oshawa Public Library (Beatrice St. at Ritson Rd., Oshawa). Guest speakers at monthly meetings address a variety of topics of interest to naturalists. Most meetings include a slide show, with a question and answer period. Club executive members are given an opportunity at each meeting to up-date club members concerning their activities, correspondence or conservation issues. There is usually a social time & refreshments before & after meetings. Parking is free.
