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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Events
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Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley ‘again’ with Jen Worrall
Noon Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley 'again' with Jen Worrall Enjoy meadows, forests and wetland features. The 2025 hike there was a winner with birds, flowers, deer, salamanders. Ramble up to 3KM, at a relaxed pace along good walkingtrails – mostly flat, except for one steep sloped area. Limit 15 – Register by … Continue reading Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley ‘again’ with Jen Worrall
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‘Gaia’s Gifts’ with Peter Rasberry
'Gaia’s Gifts' with Peter Rasberry, celebrates the beauty, complexity and diversity of some of the living things with which we share the planet. Gaia was the Greek Earth goddess who emerged from Chaos and created the Mountains, Sea and Sky. We know her as Mother Earth. Can’t join us in person? You can register for the … Continue reading ‘Gaia’s Gifts’ with Peter Rasberry
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Grassland Birding w/Beth Anne Currie
Thursday, May 21, 8:30-10:30am Beth Anne Currie: Grassland Birding Meet at East Linton to experience an Eastern Bluebird/Tree Swallow trail. Roadside nesting boxes require spring monitoring and maintenance so hand pruners and loppers help with the removal of small trees and shrubs that crowd out nesting boxes. Enjoy listening and observing other grassland specialists and … Continue reading Grassland Birding w/Beth Anne Currie
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Is Conservation Translocation a path forward to recover Canada’s endangered Freshwater Mussels?
Todd Morris: Is Conservation Translocationa path forward to recover Canada’s endangeredFreshwater Mussels? A chief Research Scientist with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Todd Morris will outline for us the story of Kidneyshell Mussels (Ptychobranchus fasciolaris) in Ontario's Thames River. If successful, this approach will help to ensure the long term survival of the species in Canada.
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Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and DeeAshman.
Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and Dee Ashman. A Wonderland of Rocks, Ferns, Flowers and more. Celebrating 5 decades of respectful conservation and sharing of Rural Rootz here at Wiarton. Limit 15. Register with John at jwdickso@gmail.com
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Jeannine Kralt: Botany & More on the Lake Huron Shore
Jeannine Kralt: Botany & More on the Lake Huron Shore Starting at the Oliphant Fen and then to Petrel Point, this leisurely paced exploration of two unique coastal wetlands will highlight their sights and sounds. Mostly on boardwalks.Limit:12 Register: email Jeannine at stewardship@osfn.ca
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.