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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Birding the Waters of Beaver Valley with David Turner
Birding the Waters of Beaver Valley with David TurnerTundra Swans and more at Lake Eugenia, and nearby, during the early SpringMigration. Reg: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560
Salamanders with Don Scallen
Salamanders with Don ScallenFor decades, Don Scallen has visited springtime ponds to witness the wondrous spectacle of Spotted Salamander and Jefferson Salamander breeding. He will share pictures and videos of this special time of year. Don’s salamander adventures are not limited to the spring however. In recent years he has ventured into the woods in … Continue reading Salamanders with Don Scallen
Springtime Hogg’s Falls Tour with Lilla Fodor
Springtime Hogg’s Falls Tour with Lilla Fodor exploring the main Bruce Trail and some loops below through the beautiful Beaver Valley, ending at scenic Hogg’s Falls on the Boyne River. Bring lunch and/or snacks for a mid-hike break. Appropriate footwear and hiking poles suggested.Register: lillaf@icloud.com or 1-519-942-5257
Celebrating Earth Day with Keynote Speaker Lenore Keeshig.
CelebratingEARTH DAY with LENORE KEESHIGRenowned Storyteller, Poet, Author & Naturalist Good of the Earth“In celebration of Earth Day, I want to share through stories, my understanding of Anishinaabe relationship to the land, beginning with the name we call ourselves and where we come from. These stories will highlight various facets of Anishinaabe connection to the land and water, … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day with Keynote Speaker Lenore Keeshig.
‘The Wasps We Love and the Wasps We Detest’ with Dr. Bruce Broadbent and Jay Cossey
Wasps We Love and the Wasps We Detest: Our Complex Relationship, with two presenters:Dr. Bruce Broadbent (Entomologist) was a Research Scientist with the Federal Government/Agriculture Canada for 33 years in Ontario (Vineland and London) and his expertise is in the field of the Biological Control of Insect Pests - using tiny parasitic wasps to control pests in agriculture. … Continue reading ‘The Wasps We Love and the Wasps We Detest’ with Dr. Bruce Broadbent and Jay Cossey
Springtime Hike with Doug Price & Gayle Watson
Springtime Hike with Doug Price & Gayle Watson, in the Hills of Massie, with forest trails, wetlands, wildflowers, and birdlife. 457102 Concession 3A, Chatsworth. Reg: email Doug at khofire@gmail.com or 519 377 0652
Birding with Bill, at Benallen and Beyond.
Birding with BillPop-Up OSFN eventMonday, May 22, 1:30 to 3:30pm. Birding with Bill, at Benallen and Beyond. Bill Gray will lead a "looking and listening birding tour" to see what diversity in avian life we discover, with a focus on the trails at Benallen.Benallen parking area is at the curve of Grey Road 17, just past Grey … Continue reading Birding with Bill, at Benallen and Beyond.
The Moths All Around Us, with Alan Macnaughton
The Moths All Around Us, with Alan Macnaughton.A recording of Alan's talk is available at the Toronto Entomologists' Association's website. (direct link to the video here)Owen Sound, with its abundant natural and forested areas, is a great place to be an aspiring moth'er or just a person who appreciates the amazing diversity of the insect … Continue reading The Moths All Around Us, with Alan Macnaughton
Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.
Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.Friday June 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pmA Moth Night – An Introduction to How to Attract and Identify MothsWhen: Friday June 9, 2023Leader: Alan Macnaughton Time: 9 pm – 11:15 pm plus Saturday morning June 10 at 7 am to open Moth traps for ID, Photos and Release(possible extra Moth Nights June 8-11 and Rain Dates TBA )Where: Grey Sauble Conservation Administration … Continue reading Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.
Railtrail Ramble IV with David Morris
Railtrail Ramble IV with David Morris 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 17, 2023Walk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back), looking at some of the less common (or at least, less known) flora found along the way along with several species of ferns. Limit: 12 people. Contact David Morris to register and … Continue reading Railtrail Ramble IV with David Morris
Piping Plovers with Lynne Richardson (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelledPiping Plovers with Lynne Richardson. Visit Sauble Beach to find out about these super-cute and super-endangered birds and learn about Plover Lovers too. Register: lynnerichardson@rogers.com or 519-599-3618
Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher’s & John Weir’s Fern Garden
Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher's & John Weir’s Fern Garden. See Orchids, Birds and more on this 40 Acre Naturalized Property by the Saugeen River near Durham. Bring lunch & enjoy tours by Brian & Clare Maher. Register: brianmaher599@hotmail.com or 705-728-1507
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.