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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Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Zoom Webinar , CanadaLet's take a closer look at fungi and their mushrooms: How they live, contribute to the ecosystem, life cycles, and the basic ways they are divided in groups. We will dive deep into the soil of the forest floor to see this mysterious world! This is our first ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join … Continue reading Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sat Sep 12 1:30pm Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher (AlternatesSep 13, and if there are enough, a repeat on Sep 19 (20) Robert will be leading an easy, two hour hike from the 7th concession ofMeaford to the Trout Hollow site where John Muir lived for two yearsin the 1800's. History, nature, archaeology and discussion of … Continue reading Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (rain date: Sept. 17th)Explore the diverse flora near Indian Falls with David Morris. Our route will take us through an old farmstead, beside cropland, through abandoned fields reverting to “nature” and through mature maple woods to Indian Falls. The focus this year will be on goldenrods … Continue reading Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. Second event September 24th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. First event September 17th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Ferns, Mosses, Geology with Jenna McGuire
Approx. 2 hrs. medium difficulty trail, 3.6km. near Hope Bay “We willdiscuss the evolutionary history of ferns and mosses, their lifecycles,key identification features, their role in the ecosystem. and relating tothe Peninsula’s bedrock.” Register: mcguirejennae@gmail.com
What is Stoney Orchard Trail and Where is it?
Elaine Mason answers “What is Stoney Orchard Trail and where is it?” East side walk (Rain date Oct 2nd). Enjoy easy terrain, shaded areas & open views; wear runners orhikers. Register: masonfam@sympatico.ca or 519-372-0597
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner. Discover the Avian Delights of this Birding Hot Spot.Register: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560
David Morris presents: “Resident Aliens”
David will focus on a selection of plants that have been here so long that we all take them for granted as being part of the landscape, except that they are all introduced species. Most are herbaceous but there are a few woody ones too, and alien plants are still being set loose into the … Continue reading David Morris presents: “Resident Aliens”
Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred Jazvac
Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred JazvacDate: Wednesday, October 14Time: 10 amDuring this Webinar, Fred will provide tips and techniques guaranteed to help you with your waterfowl identification. Before joining, ensure you are familiar with ZOOM. Do this in advance of the recommended 9:45 am login. NOTE: Brian Robin will be on ZOOM from 9:45 am … Continue reading Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred Jazvac
Bob Knapp Old Growth Forest Hike
Bob Knapp Old Growth Forest Hike, 6KM, in the Marshall Woods. Bring water and snack. Terrain can be uneven. Register: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255
Beaver Valley Nature Hike
Join John Burton of the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club for a three hour tour of the newly completed Stew Hilts Loop Trail. Highlights will include old growth maple/beech forest on the Beaver Valley western slope, the waterfall, plus the view from the lookout, across to Old Baldy and east to Eugenia Falls. Please bring … Continue reading Beaver Valley Nature Hike
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.