In 1984, a group of like-minded naturalists in the Lower Ottawa Valley formed this club to share their knowledge and love of nature. Following in the footsteps of Charles Macnamara, a naturalist and photographer who lived in Arnprior from 1881 to 1944, our club has explored, documented and enjoyed the rich natural history of our area.
Over the years, club members have been active in the fields, forests and waterways and have contributed time and effort to local natural treasures. Gillies Grove, a stand of old-growth forest in the heart of Arnprior, and the Macnamara Nature Trail in the Nopiming game preserve, both owe their existence to club members.
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Members and guests meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, except for July and August, at the Arnprior Curling Club (15 Galvin St, Arnprior, Ontario)
Expert speakers share their knowledge and take us in easy steps into their special worlds. Admission is free for members and $5 for guests.
Field trips throughout the year, investigate everything from geology, to birds in migration, to rare orchids. We are pleased to share our knowledge and experience with you. Welcome to our club and to our website!
- Members Only Outing to White Lake Fen with Michael Runtz – Sunday 29 July 20252025 06 29 White Lake Fen MFNC field trip After a postponement from the previous day due to heat, humidity, twelve hearty souls followed… Read more: Members Only Outing to White Lake Fen with Michael Runtz – Sunday 29 July 2025
- Birds & Dragons at Murphy’s Point PP with Gillian Mastromatteo and Derek DunnettOn Saturday June 14th, attendees had perfect weather for the special joint field trip for members of MFNC and OFNC to Murphy’s Point to look… Read more: Birds & Dragons at Murphy’s Point PP with Gillian Mastromatteo and Derek Dunnett
- Museum Of Nature Collections Field Trip
On a rainy July 24th, a dozen or so MFNC members attended a specially arranged tour through the Museum of Nature Collections in Gatineau. Four… Read more: Museum Of Nature Collections Field Trip
Acknowledgements
The Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club would like to acknowledge the following for their contributions to the club’s success:
