BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Owen Sound Field Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Owen Sound Field Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Owen Sound Field Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6874-1556370000-1556370000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Hike to the Creek with Bill Moses DESCRIPTION:Hike to the Creek with Bill Moses\, and discover some of the diverse natural features of his property\, just east of Owen Sound.\nRegister: bill.mosesos@gmail.com\nLocation: to be sent to participants. \nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/hike-to-the-creek-with-bill-moses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190420T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202230Z UID:6859-1555768800-1555768800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with Doug Larsons Songs and Stories of Nature and Ecology DESCRIPTION:**Sold Out!** We are\, however\, aware of several tickets that may be available. Please get in touch with John Dickson (jwdickso@gmail.com) if you wish any additional tickets.\nThe Elevator on the Chi Cheemaun is out of service. John will refund any tickets for people unable or uncomfortable to use stairs (even with the assistance of board and OSFN members). If you email John how many and the ticket number\, he may be able to offer to sell those seats to any who still wish to attend. \nThe afternoon will begin at 2 pm. \nFollowing the presentation by Doug Larson\, please take advantage of the following: \n\nDoug Larson will have books and CDs available for sale. Although his presentation will feature his guitar\, many of you will know him as one of the first researchers to age the old growth cedar along the Escarpment.\nMeet Islay Graham and have an opportunity to see her award winning Bluewater Science Fair display. She will be taking it to the National Science Fair competition in Fredricton. Islay did her research on the Endangered Piping Plover at Sauble Beach.\nEnjoy some delicious refreshments provided by the staff of the Chi Cheemaun.\n\nDoug’s Bio. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/celebrate-earth-day-with-doug-larsons-songs-and-stories-of-nature-and-ecology/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202344Z UID:6881-1555581600-1555581600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Earth Week Hike with Bob Knapp DESCRIPTION:For Earth Week Bob Knapp will be leading a hike to Kemble Rock and Kemble Ridge Bruce Trail properties.\nTrails do not have ice. \nThursday April 18th (Cancelled if raining) \nMeet 10:00 am Indian Falls \nDistance 5-7 kilometres Time: 3 hours\nBring water and a snack. \nSee what is so unique about these properties. See some first signs of spring. \nHike shared with Sydenham Bruce Trail Club \nRegistration: rmknapp@yahoo.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-week-hike-with-bob-knapp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6865-1555009200-1555009200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Rocks and Rock Formations in the Owen Sound Area DESCRIPTION:Rocks and Rock Formations in the Owen Sound Area with Bob Knapp.\nAn illustrated talk on the rich variety of rock formations in our own backyard. Looking at cliffs\, crevices\, erratics and a variety of features that make up the Niagara Escarpment. A chance to appreciate and learn more about these amazing structures. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/rocks-and-rock-formations-in-the-owen-sound-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202230Z UID:6858-1552590000-1552590000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Prairie Ecosystems with Nikki May DESCRIPTION:Nikki May will speak about the different kinds of prairie in North America and Ontario in particular\, their extent\, history and ecology. The talk will feature iconic fauna and flora and their role in the prairie ecology. Learn about species you can grow in your own back yard to attract butterflies and bees.\n***PLEASE NOTE the meeting will start at the usual 7pm\, BUT coffee will be ready for 6:40pm\, so come a few minutes early for some socializing! \nButterfly Weed in Canatara Park (photo supplied by Nikki May) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/prairie-ecosystems-with-nikki-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202330Z UID:6879-1551531600-1551531600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Who Made Those Tracks and Why? (Event is now full) DESCRIPTION:Update – To maintain the quality of the event\, this hike limits the number of participants and the maximum has been reached (as of March 1). Registration is now closed\, thanks for your understanding.\nLearn how to observe\, and recognize Nature’s clues. An Interpretive Late Winter Tracking Hike with Jeff Kinchen. \nRegister: Jeff Kinchen\, bognors.finest@gmail.com or 519.374.4246 \nLimit: 12 participants URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/who-made-those-tracks-and-why-event-is-now-full/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202344Z UID:6880-1551205800-1551205800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Travelling by Canoe with Little Ones & Harvesting Food from the Land DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an extra indoor event\, and it’s a two-part presentation:\nTravelling by Canoe with Little Ones: by Leanne Robinson \nHarvesting Food from the Land: by Dwayne Wohlgemuth \nAdmission Free – Donations Welcome \nLeanne Robinson hopped in a canoe early with her family in Owen Sound ON but didn’t really get into canoe travelling until she moved to Yellowknife\, NT\, where her love of canoeing was fostered by the uncountable lakes and rivers of Canada’s Northwest Territories. She and her spouse\, Dwayne Wohlgemuth rely on what nature provides and what society discards. They now have two little ones\, both whom were taken on multi-day canoe trips before the age of two months\, they are dreaming of how and where they will teach their second child\, Aleksi\, to walk. \n*PLEASE NOTE – due to work at the Library\, this Indoor Meeting will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, coffee and social time from 6:10 pm. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/travelling-by-canoe-with-little-ones-harvesting-food-from-the-land/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202229Z UID:6857-1550170800-1550170800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Brian Robin presents: Nature Photography. DESCRIPTION:Armed with a camera\, a desire to learn\, and the ability to enjoy the underappreciated\, Brian will take you on a lighthearted photographic tour of his favourite nature observations. \n***PLEASE NOTE – due to work at the Library\, this indoor meeting will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. \n***ALSO NOTE the meeting will start at the usual 7pm\, BUT we invite you to arrive at 6:40pm for social time! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/brian-robin-presents-nature-photography/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6872-1549803600-1549803600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Snowshoeing at the Bentham Heritage Farm DESCRIPTION:Snowshoe outing\, exploring the Bentham heritage farm natural features and the developed trails of the Flesherton Hills. With Dick Bentham & John Burton.\nRegister at jburtonesp@yahoo.ca or 519-379-4823. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/snowshoeing-at-the-bentham-heritage-farm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202229Z UID:6856-1547146800-1547146800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton Bruce Trail: 856 kms of Discovery DESCRIPTION:“This talk is based on our end to end hike\, with references to science\, geology and history all along the Niagara Escarpment with a healthy emphasis on our area. (i.e. black bears\, rattlesnakes\, ferns and a plane crash!).”\n***PLEASE NOTE the meeting will start at the usual 7pm\, BUT coffee will be ready for 6:40pm\, so come a few minutes early for some socializing! \nWill and Audrey (Photo by Willy Waterton) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/audrey-armstrong-and-willy-waterton-bruce-trail-856-kms-of-discovery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202229Z UID:6855-1544727600-1544727600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:John Reaume: Spiders of Eastern North America DESCRIPTION:Spiders have a bad reputation but in reality these fascinating creatures are very valuable to us and have an amazing life history. Understanding more about spiders will make you appreciate them more – its true! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/john-reaume-spiders-of-eastern-north-america/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6854-1541703600-1541703600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Forest Health with Susan McGowan (MNRF) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will include the latest information on forest health conditions in Ontario attained through the 2018 forest health field program delivered by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Hear first hand from our area forest health technician about the pests and diseases affecting Ontario Forests in 2018.\nSusan McGowan (supplied photo) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/forest-health-with-susan-mcgowan-mnrf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6871-1541325600-1541325600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Around the Bay with Fred - Waterfowl ID: Tips and Techniques with Fred Jazvac DESCRIPTION:Be part of this delightful and educational birding tradition with Fred Jazvac! Meet at the front of the Bayshore Community Centre\, Owen Sound. It is recommended to bring a lunch and to dress for a waterfront environment.\nRegister: Fred Jazvac\, fredjazvac@gmail.com or 519.379.2323. \nLimit: none \nTo learn even more about Fred please visit –\nhttps://huronfringefest.wordpress.com/tag/head-coach-fred-jazvac/ URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/around-the-bay-with-fred-waterfowl-id-tips-and-techniques-with-fred-jazvac-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6870-1540126800-1540126800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Fall Ramble with Ron Gatis DESCRIPTION:Tour Ron’s wondrous Colpoys Bay trails\, with stops to look at some of Ron’s favourite trail features\, including the beaver pond\, and a lookout over the waters of Colpoys Bay.\nModerate\, gentle terrain and easy pace along the forest paths. \nNo limit\, but please register with John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com \nMeeting place will be the barn foundation/ski club parking lot on the east side of Bruce County Road 9\, just on the northern edge of the village of Colpoys Bay. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/fall-ramble-with-ron-gatis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6869-1539423000-1539423000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike DESCRIPTION:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike with Bob Knapp.\nMaximum 16 participants: Please pre-register by email or phone: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255. \nMeet at the Grey Roots Museum Parking Lot (close to entrance) at 9:30am to Car Pool or at Bruce Trail access for Marshall Woods (only cancelled if rain is heavy) \nDistance 6 km\, bring water and snack \nBob Knapp measuring a really old cedar tree. (Photo by Brian Robin) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/marshall-woods-old-growth-forest-hike-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6853-1539284400-1539284400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The Cultural History of the Historic Saugeen Métis with Jenna McGuire DESCRIPTION:For over two centuries\, the Historic Saugeen Métis have lived along the waters of Lake Huron. Join us to learn about their story featuring the local fur trade\, maritime heritage\, special local places and recent research into community artifacts as part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Piche Wampum Exchange. Jenna will bring examples of traditional Métis arts and crafts\, historic artifact replicas and some traditional foods to try. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-cultural-history-of-the-historic-saugeen-metis-with-jenna-mcguire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181008T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6868-1538992800-1538992800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum DESCRIPTION:All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum (by GSCA HQ).\nLearn about woody plants\, seed collecting. Each participant is to bring along at least one sample of a woody plant that they want identified. (Bill will have several.) ID books welcome. \nRegister: Bill Moses bill.mosesos@gmail.com \nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/all-things-woody-with-bill-moses-at-the-inglis-falls-arboretum-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181004T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6867-1538649000-1538649000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Interpretive Hike at Hoggs Falls on the Boyne River DESCRIPTION:*** Please Note the New Date ***\nInterpretive 5KM hike of moderate difficulty at Hogg’s Falls on the Boyne River with John Burton. Learn ecology of the upper Beaver Valley\, the Bruce Trail and about the 5year campaign to control Garlic Mustard. \nBring lunch for a break by the falls. \nRegister at jburtonesp@yahoo.ca 519-379-4823 \nInstructions and directions for where to meet – the parking area for Hogg’s Falls – will be sent to those registering. \nThose wishing to carpool from the Owen Sound can do so by meeting between 9:30-and 9:45AM Thursday October 4th at the Centennial tower parking lot at the brow of the hill that is 9th Ave E.\, and Hwys 6 & 10\, and can also confirm this plan with John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/interpretive-hike-at-hoggs-falls-on-the-boyne-river/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180923T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180923T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6864-1537709400-1537709400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes DESCRIPTION:A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes\, on a glacial moraine with impressive examples of deep kettles & kettle lakes.\nHike Leader: Bob Gray \nRegister at kemblemt1@gmail.com or 519-371-9128 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-geomorphology-tour-near-the-robson-lakes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6863-1537106400-1537106400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory Open House at Cabot Head Research Station DESCRIPTION:Light refreshments\, bird banding demonstrations\, casual bird walks and a fantastic view.\nhttp://bpbo.ca/ URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bruce-peninsula-bird-observatory-open-house-at-cabot-head-research-station/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6852-1536865200-1536865200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie DESCRIPTION:”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club. This presentation features the diversity of nesting birds and the plant ecology on the iconic cliff face at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Bruce will take us on a trip through time and through the species living there in his exploration of cliff life. With presenting Barn Swallows in crevices to bouquets of Wild Columbine is just the opening act as the cliff is constantly calling out to the curious naturalist. \n\n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie).\n \n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie).\n \n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie). URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wings-along-a-cliff-with-bruce-mackenzie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6862-1536400800-1536400800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Métis Plant Use at Lindsay Tract Trails DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Métis perspective of our relatives with roots\, medicinal\, dye and fibre plants plus the indigenous perspective on plant ecology.\nMax. 15 \nRegister: euphemiamcguire@gmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/metis-plant-use-at-lindsay-tract-trails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180906T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6851-1536240600-1536240600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Nature Reserve Easy Ramble with Marg Gaviller DESCRIPTION:*** Please note the new day. Postponed due to excessive heat ***\nObserving transition of habitat and species from farmland to reforestation project to nature reserve\, including forest\, field and wetland on this special property near Irish Lake. \nLimit: 8. \nPlease register with Marg at mgaviller@bmts.com or 519-371-5149 \nDirections: Will be sent to registrants. \nRain date: Sept. 6. \nYellow Birch (Photo By John Dickson) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/nature-reserve-easy-ramble-with-marg-gaviller/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202214Z UID:6850-1536055200-1536055200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Botany and More with Barbara Palmer DESCRIPTION:Check out the new facilities at Singing Sands and walk the shoreline trail. (Parking fee of $11.40/vehicle). We’ll visit a local Alvar to see what’s blooming and conclude (time permitting) with a stop at Petrel Point.\nRegister with Barbara at 519-372-0355 or barbara _p@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/botany-and-more-with-barbara-palmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6849-1535709600-1535709600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores DESCRIPTION:Join Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores on their Community Tagging Day at foot of High Street\, Southampton at big flag. Sturdy footwear. Nets welcome.\nRegister: kerryjarvis@kerryjarvis.com \nRain Date: Sat. Sept 1. \nFor more info about the Butterfly Gardens at the BGOSS Website\, including a monarch tagging video. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/tagging-monarchs-at-butterfly-gardens-of-saugeen-shores-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6848-1532181600-1532181600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Summer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast DESCRIPTION:Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer.\nGrey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission to these two lectures\, and the museum exhibits\, while there. Current OSFN members will be able to select and wear their OSFN name tags (which will be at reception) for the two lectures. \nThe first is 2 pm Saturday July 14\, featuring Peter Russell\, and the second is at 2 pm Saturday July 21\, with Stu Collier. Both lectures complement the fascinating and comprehensive exhibit – Ice Age Mammals. \nIce Age Mammals is on display from April 28th\, 2018 – September 16th\, 2018.\nCome explore our prehistoric world of mammoths\, mastodons\, and other giant mammals! \nSummer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast\nPresentation by: Stu Collier\nJuly 21\, 2018\, 2:00 pm – July 21\, 2018\, 3:30 pm\nJoin long time fossil-hunting enthusiast Stu Collier as he shares tales of fossil hunting and adventure. Stu will showcase some of the extraordinary finds made on the Bruce Peninsula over the past ten years while working on Royal Ontario Museum digs. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/summer-lecture-treasures-from-the-bruce-fossil-collecting-for-the-enthusiast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6847-1531576800-1531576800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Summer Lecture: Shirley’ DESCRIPTION:Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer.\nGrey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission to these two lectures\, and the museum exhibits\, while there. Current OSFN members will be able to select and wear their OSFN name tags (which will be at reception) for the two lectures. \nThe first is 2 pm Saturday July 14\, featuring Peter Russell\, and the second is at 2 pm Saturday July 21\, with Stu Collier. Both lectures complement the fascinating and comprehensive exhibit – Ice Age Mammals. \nIce Age Mammals is on display from April 28th\, 2018 – September 16th\, 2018.\nCome explore our prehistoric world of mammoths\, mastodons\, and other giant mammals! \nSummer Lecture: Shirley’s Box: The Highgate Mastodon Story\nPresentation by: Peter Russell\nJuly 14\, 2018\, 2:00 pm – July 14\, 2018\, 3:30 pm\nJoin Peter Russell to learn the story of Shirley’s Box: a simple box of donated fossils which led to a wonderful discovery about Ontario’s pre-history\, including mammoths\, mastodons\, giant beavers\, and more! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/summer-lecture-shirley8217/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180630T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6846-1530351000-1530351000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bruce Trail Hike - Cape Dundas area DESCRIPTION:Bruce Trail Hike in the Cape Dundas area with OSFN and Bruce Trail member Bob Knapp.\nDate: Saturday\, June 30 \nMeet at 9:30 am at the Springmount Tourist Office on Hwy 6 (Jones Falls parking lot). \nHike Location: Cape Dundas area. Starting at the Jackson Cove’s parking lot we will follow the main trail & side trails to Cape Dundas & back. This is a distance of between 10 and 12 km. This is an opportunity to see the largest land donation made to the BTC. \nBring water and a lunch. \nPlease register with Bob Knapp 519-371-1255 or rmknapp@yahoo.com \nMap Reference: Map 37 T(rail) = Moderate with some steep sections. P(ace) = Medium to Brisk URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bruce-trail-hike-cape-dundas-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6834-1529155800-1529155800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterflies of Bognor Marsh with Chris Rickard DESCRIPTION:*** Please Note The New Date ***\nRegister: Chris Rickard crickard@sympatico.ca\, (705)444-6671 \nWhere: Bognor Marsh\, meet at the parking lot at Grey Rd 18 and Concession 4. \nWhen: Saturday June 16th URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterflies-of-bognor-marsh-with-chris-rickard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T114841 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6840-1528999200-1528999200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Annual Potluck Supper & Presentation\, Guest Speaker Ted Armstrong\, Woodland Caribou - Where are they now? DESCRIPTION:Please note the time and location: 6PM Sharp\, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 865 1st Ave. W\, Owen Sound\nBring your own plates\, cutlery and cup or mug\, and bring a food dish to share\, along with serving utensils. \n 7PM – Ted Armstrong Thunder Bay Wildlife Biologist\n“Where are they now? Why Woodland Caribou no longer roam much of Ontario” A former Grey County farm boy\, Armstrong has worked extensively on developing species at risk recovery programs and policies\, with a special focus on the iconic Woodland Caribou\, and more. \nTed Armstrong\nPhoto By Ted Armstrong URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-potluck-supper-presentation-guest-speaker-ted-armstrong-woodland-caribou-where-are-they-now/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR