
The Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) is a well-established nature club and charitable organization. Its objectives are both the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats and the stimulation of people's interest in nature. The KFN was formed in 1949, and currently has about 500 members.
| Action | Target | Status | Themes |
Hold meetings with a variety of speakers | To provide entertaining and informative meetings, that contribute to the city’s cultural and social life. | Meetings held monthly from September to May. | Primary theme: CU1 All themes by pillar Cultural: CU1 |
To publicize the biodiversity of the Kingston region | To encourage sustainable environmental tourism as part of the Kingston economy. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EC5 All themes by pillar Economic: EC5 |
Organize walks and rambles at a variety of sites in the Kingston area | To promote and enhance the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of individuals and families. | Ongoing | Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Social: SO2 |
Organize Junior and Teen naturalist groups | To help young people learn about the natural environment, and to develop different aspects of their academic potential. | Meetings held twice a month from September to April each year. | Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Social: SO1 |
Monitoring proposals for new developments | To encourage land use and built environment measures that consider the location, use, reuse, extent and protection of natural areas within the City boundaries. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN5 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN5 |
Record keeping of birds, plants and other wildlife | To identify the most environmentally-valuable natural areas in the City, in order to facilitate their protection, and theprotection of the native species found there. | Ongoing since 1949 | Primary theme: EN4 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN4 |