Protecting Nature
Conservation
Our membership has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the natural sciences which it is willing to share with others within the catchment area of Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.
Programs
MVFN partners with other organizations to deliver a number of ongoing programs.
Bluebird Houses
MVFN bluebird boxes are built by volunteers and are based on the Peterson oval design.
Nature sightings with iNaturalist
Loon Survey
Conducting the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey on Mississippi Lake, for Bird Studies Canada.
Turtle Watch
In support of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Eastern Ontario Turtle Project run by David Seburn.
Projects
From time to time MVFN undertakes special projects to further our understanding of habitats in Lanark County and contribute to their protection.
Appleton Wetland Report
Bell Bushlot Bioblitz Report 2009
Burnt Lands Alvar Campaign
Mike McPhail Bird Viewing Shelter
RELATED
MVFN News

Nature Talk summary: “What a Fish Knows”
January 31, 2025

2024 Lanark Highlands Christmas Bird Count – Summary of Results
January 23, 2025
Upcoming Events
Apr 26 2025
Young Naturalists Program, Winter-Spring session
Mill of Kintail
Apr 30 2025
Early Morning Bird Walk, April 30
May 03 2025
Bird walk, May 3 2025
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