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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Latest Past Events

China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)

China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)Hike Location: NCC's New China Cove PropertyDate: July 3rd, 2025Time: 10:00am-11:30am, second tour at 12:30pm-2pm ***Both Timeslots are Now Full***Meeting Location: Matheson Drive - parking along the west side of the road.Description: Explore the newly protected China Cove property along the picturesque shores of Lake Huron. Join … Continue reading China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)

Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine Kralt

Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine KraltDate: Friday, June 20Time: 9am - NoonStarting 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.***THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL***Limit: 12 Register: Jeannine, stewardship@osfn.caPlease confirm with Jeannine … Continue reading Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine Kralt

Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13

Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13Time: 10am - 3pm An outstanding opportunity to visit Nels Maher’s and John Weir’s Fern Garden. Orchids, birds and more on this 40- acre naturalized property by the Saugeen River near Durham. Bring lunch. Guided tours.Limit: 20Register: Brian, brianmaher599@hotmail.com or 1-705-728-1507Please confirm with Brian if you would like to bring children along.Once … Continue reading Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13

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.