Owen Sound Field Naturalists

osfnadmin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:03:43 +0000

Our new President will be delivering his message shortly.

Donations in memory of Lorraine Brown

osfnadmin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:13:11 +0000

You can still donate to the Conservation Trust Fund of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists in memory of Lorraine Brown. Donation cards will be available at the March 8th meeting.

Annual General Meeting

osfnadmin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:07:29 +0000

The AGM will be held on March 8th after the Birding Alaska presentation (see Programs & Events calendar for details).

Birding Alaska with George Peck (replacing the Bald Eagle presentation) AGM to follow

osfnadmin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:50:01 +0000

Event Birding Alaska with George Peck (replacing the Bald Eagle presentation) AGM to follow When Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:00pm - All Ages Where Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library (map) 824 First Avenue West Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4 Other InfoJoin George as he shares his dream field trip with his son Mark to Alaska in June 2011 where he photographed breeding [...]

Exploring a Bluebird Nesting Trail

osfnadmin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:53:48 +0000

Event Exploring a Bluebird Nesting Trail When Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:30pm - All Ages Where Sarawak United Church (map) Other InfoJoin Beth Anne Currie for an early spring hike to monitor the nesting activities of Eastern Bluebirds along her trail. We'll see Bluebirds on their nests and learn more about the role of Bluebird stewardship. Maybe you will be inspired the bluebird team in [...]

Bluebird Hike Date Change

osfnadmin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:32:09 +0000

Please note that the date for “Exploring a Bluebird Trail” led by Beth Anne Currie has been changed from April 14 to April 28. Please check under Program and Events for more details on the hike.

Identifying Trees in Early Spring

osfnadmin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:39:53 +0000

Event Identifying Trees in Early Spring When Sunday, April 1, 2012 1:00pm - All Ages Where Coles Farm (map) Other InfoThe snow should be out and the buds swelling. Now is a good time to learn to identify trees by their bark and buds. Forester Jim Coles will lead this trip. Directions to the farm are very straightforward. "Fire # 984, Bruce Rd 17. Exactly 5 [...]

Bird Watching with Alfred Raab

osfnadmin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:02:20 +0000

Event Bird Watching with Alfred Raab When Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:30am - All Ages Where Tim Horton's in Wiarton (map) Other InfoAlfred, 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 in Wiarton at 7:30 am. Register with Fred Jazvac at 519-797-3332 [...]

Monday Evening Birding at the Fidler’s

osfnadmin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:59:03 +0000

Event Monday Evening Birding at the Fidler's When Monday, May 14, 2012 8:00pm - All Ages Where Dave Fidler's Home (Fidler's Green) (map) Other InfoStarts at 6:00 PM Join Dave Fidler and other leaders for nature hikes (with emphasis on birds) at Fidler's Green. We'll hike through mature woods that Dave has been managing for birds and visit a wetland with species such s Common Moorhen, [...]

Spring Wildflower Walk

osfnadmin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:52:13 +0000

Event Spring Wildflower Walk When Sunday, May 13, 2012 1:00pm - All Ages Where Sydenham Forest Loop (map) Other InfoSunday, May 13, 1 pm to 3 pm. Join wildflower photographer Marg Gaviller on an outing to the Sydenham Forest loop of the Bruce Trail in the former Sydneham Township. BTC describes this properly as an "undiscovered gem". We can expect to see Cut-leaf [...]