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Robert Burcher & John Muir in Trout Hollow
October 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Robert Burcher & John Muir in Trout Hollow
Mon Oct 10: 10am-Noon
Following in the footsteps of John Muir – A Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher.
Discover the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy’s Trout Hollow Nature Reserve, where OSFN offers this educational walk, with Author, Historian and Steward Robert Burcher, to reinforce for you the connections that John Muir had with our area and this special property during his time here, a century and a half ago.
Starting at 10AM, and walking with Robert Burcher for historical and natural highlights on a 3km loop trail into Trout Hollow that will bring you back up to the starting area around Noon.
Suitable sturdy footwear, (maybe a walking stick too), is recommended, plus water and snacks.Everyone Welcome! All ages!
Limit 12 – meet at the 7th line and 12/13 sideroad (of Meaford The 7th line meets Hwy.#26 at the Kubota Dealership – lots of orange tractors!)
Please Register: Burcherphoto@gmail.com
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.