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Kingston Field Naturalists

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.

Community Actions

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Environmental: EN4