OSFN Programs
Please note that all Programs, and schedules are subject to change. To avoid disappointment, please check with this site for updates and changes to dates, speakers, locations, etc. We thank you for your understanding in these matters.
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Ferns and Common Ground: Discovering Nature’s Living Legacy with Rhiannon Carruthers
Saturday, September 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ferns and Common Ground: Discovering Nature’s Living Legacy with Rhiannon Carruthers
Saturday, September 26
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hope Bay | Approximately 4 km
Join Bruce Trail Conservancy Conservation Ambassador Rhiannon Carruthers for a guided hike along the Jack Poste Side Trail, accessed from Cathedral Road near Hope Bay. Explore the remarkable diversity of ferns found on the Bruce Peninsula, learn to identify local species, and discover their ancient natural history. Ferns represent one of the oldest plant groups on Earth and offer a fascinating glimpse into the long natural history of the peninsula.
This hike covers uneven and sometimes demanding terrain. Good balance is required.
For more information and to register please contact Amy at amydarrell@gmail.com
Waiver for the Ferns and Common Ground Hike:
Owen Sound Field Naturalists Outdoor Program Event Waiver
OSFN Outdoor Program Information Waiver:
1.Please ensure you have registered for the event in advance as directed in the event posting to guarantee your space.
2. Then each participant must complete the electronic waiver in advance of the hike. If a participant is under 18 years of age, then a legal guardian must complete the waiver on their behalf. This digital waiver will be kept on file by the OSFN.
OSFN Indoor Meetings are normally held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Ave E Owen Sound. There are no Indoor Meetings in July and August. Please see the individual event listings below for more details.
We invite speakers with a wide range of expertise from Grey/Bruce and other parts of the province. These evenings are open to the public. The auditorium is open by 6:30. The meeting gets under way at 7:00, and may include brief announcements by other organizations as well as OSFN club activities, club business, social time, nature sightings and reports.
The club also offers a full schedule of outdoor activities during the year. Through these outings, members learn more about the birds, plants, mammals and geology of this part of Ontario. We also keep a protective eye on our precious natural areas.