The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, an affiliate of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, was formed in 1997 to address the interests of a growing number of county residents curious about the natural world around them. The organization fosters and encourages conservation of natural habitat and undertakes projects related to public education, conservation and awareness of natural history.
Naturalists is non-profit organization sponsoring nature education, conservation and research.
It was founded in 1949 and incorporated in 1990, and encompasses the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward. The Quinte Field Naturalists Association is legally entitled to hold real estate and accept bequests.