Each autumn, for the last 19 years, Island Nature Trust and Nature PEI have joined forces in a team event for birds and nature.  The Bennett Fall Birding Classic is a fundraiser and a significant birding event.  Teams with 3 to 7 members gather pledges and then on Saturday September 27th head out in the […]

Bobolinks and Barn Swallows are two bird species that have long been associated with agriculture on PEI.  Unfortunately, changes in agriculture practices over the years is now causing declines in both species.  Increasingly early hay harvests now coincide with the Bobolink’s nesting season, resulting in lost nests and young for these ground nesters.  Most new […]

ISLAND NATURE TRUST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HON. J. ANGUS MACLEAN NATURAL AREAS AWARD – 2014 An award program established by the Island Nature Trust to honour an individual, group, or agency who/which has made a significant contribution to the protection of natural areas in Prince Edward Island. WHY: Many organizations and individuals have laboured […]