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Ferns of the Niagara Escarpment

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Event
Ferns of the Niagara Escarpment
When
Sunday, September 12, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Inglis Falls (map)
Other Info
Join GSC staffer Chris Hachey and hike the Inglis Falls trails to find common and unusual ferns that flourish in the woods along the Escarpment. Meet at 1 pm - Grey Sauble Conservation Parking Area. Register with Andy Koshan, 519-372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca. Limit of 20 participants.

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Freedom 35:A Photographer’s Adventure

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Event
Freedom 35:A Photographer's Adventure
When
Thursday, September 9, 2010
7:00pm - All Ages
Where
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library (map)
824 First Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4
Other Info
Last year at Age 35, Ethan sold his house, bought a camper van and began an epic road trip around the continent. See the photos and hear the stories, living the dream of a wanderlust photographer. His presentation showcases the best photos, and adventures from his travels, with a sprinkling of humour and adventure.

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Froggies and Woodcocks in Love

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Event
Froggies and Woodcocks in Love
When
Sunday, April 11, 2010
7:30pm - All Ages
Where
(map)
Other Info
We'll visit the woods of Hibou Conservation Area at dusk to listen to spring amphibians, and, if we're lucky, watch the courtship flight of the American Woodcock.

Limit: 20 people. Please register with Lorraine at 519-372-0322 or lorraine@apropos.ca

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NABA Butterfly Count

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
NABA Butterfly Count
When
Saturday, July 3, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
MacGregor Point Provincial Park (map)
Other Info
A Christmas bird count for butterflies. For more info: http://friendsofmacgregor.org.

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Orchid Trip to Flowerpot Island, with Scott Currie

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
Orchid Trip to Flowerpot Island, with Scott Currie
When
Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Bruce Peninsula National Park (map)
Other Info
Bruce Park naturalist, Scott Currie, will lead us on a tour of the orchids of Flowerpot. According to Scott, the 'showy stuff' is at Dorcas Bay, but the 'rare stuff' is at Flowerpot. We'll car pool up to Tobermory and take the Blue Heron II over to Flowerpot. Cost per person will be in the range of $35 to $40. If weather prevents us from getting to the island, we'll focus on Dorcas Bay instead. Limit of 20 people. This is a popular outing. Begin registering in March. Contact Dian Wood to register: saublebeach@hotmail.com or 519-422-1514.

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Bird Watching with Alfred Raab

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
Bird Watching with Alfred Raab
When
Saturday, May 22, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Hepworth and Area (map)
Other Info
Alfred, a veteran OFO hike leader, will take us to areas in Wiarton, Sky Lake, Isaac Lake, Oliphant and North Sauble Beach searching for spring migrants. Meet at Tim Horton's at 8 a.m. in Hepworth. The tour will last about 4 hours. Limit - 15 people.
Contact Fred Jazvac to register: 519-797-3332 or jazvacfb@bmts.com.

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Nature Hikes with Dave Fidler @ 6 p.m.

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
Nature Hikes with Dave Fidler @ 6 p.m.
When
Monday, April 19, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Dave Fidler's Home (Fidler's Green) (map)
Other Info
Come join Dave for one or all of his fabulous nature hikes on his wooded property. No registration is required - just show up! Walks take place Monday evenings: April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24.
Directions to Fidler's Green from Springmount, just west of Owen Sound: Continue west on Hwy 21 and turn right at Jackson. Go one block north and turn left at the T junction. Go one block west and turn right on Old School Road. Fidler's Green is about 1 km ahead on your left.

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Native Woody Plants with Bill Moses

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
Native Woody Plants with Bill Moses
When
Saturday, May 15, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Arboretum, Grey Sauble Conservation Headquarters (map)
Other Info
This event will begin with a tour of the Arboretum Nursery at Grey Sauble Conservation headquarters. The importance of native trees and shrubs to our environment will be discussed. Following this there will be an opportunity to tour a few local properties to see how native trees, shrubs and vines can be incorporated into the landscape.
1 - 4 pm
Contact Lorraine Brown to register: lorraine@apropos.ca or 519-372-0322.

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Hullet Marshes: Waterfowl in Spring with Peter Middleton

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
Hullet Marshes: Waterfowl in Spring with Peter Middleton
When
Sunday, March 28, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Hullet Marsh (map)
Other Info
Celebrate the return of spring as migrating waterfowl feed and rest on the waters of these superb interior wetlands south of Wingham, for an all-day outing. Bring lunch, waterproof footwear, and field optics.
Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of Foodland, 10th St. West, Owen sound to car pool
Limit: 20 participants
Contact Peter Middleton to register: 519-376-3242 or peter.middleton@sympatico.ca

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March Break Family Outing to wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory, Cambridge

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Event
March Break Family Outing to wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory, Cambridge
When
Saturday, March 13, 2010
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory - Cambridge (map)
Other Info
Walk amongst butterflies in a lush tropical paradise and imagine you are in Costa Rica or the Philippines. Learn about butterfly metamorphosis while you watch butterflies emerge from their chrysalides!
For group discount, contact Dian wood by March 5th to register: saublebeach@hotmail.com or 519-422-1514.

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