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Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp

Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob KnappDate: Thursday September 19,Time: 9:30 - NoonA hike at the Bruce Trail Sydenham North Nature Reserve, a recently purchased magnificent BTC property. We will visit some significant locations on this 114 acre property. Terrain can be uneven in some places. Pace will be moderate. Cancelled if significant rain. … Continue reading Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp →

Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson

Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson***EVENT IS NOW FULL***Date: Friday, September 20,Time: 9am to 12 NoonLocal mushroom enthusiast Joanne Anderson will guide us on a walk through Kinghurst old growth forest. September is mushroom month and with the cool nights, warm days and maybe some rain too, the mushrooms should be popping.Maximum 10.Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/hr … Continue reading Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson →

Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre – History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake Bates

Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre - History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake BatesDate: Sunday, September 22,Time: 1:30 to 3:30pmJoin Don Sankey to learn of the creation and history of the Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre and join the community to hike its trails. The Flesherton Community has recently revived the 'Friends of the Flesherton … Continue reading Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre – History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake Bates →

Beaver Valley Fall Colours 5Km Hike with Lilla Fodor

Wednesday, October 9,   9:30am to 12:30pm Beaver Valley Fall Colours 5Km Hike with Lilla Fodor, featuring spectacular views, Wodehouse Karst and Foundation Side Trails, Bill's Creek, and Fossils too. Terrain includes some significant hills. Limit:15. Pack a snack, and to receive directions, Register with Lilla via email at lillaf@icloud.com or 1-519-942-5257

Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in Madagascar

October 10      Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in MadagascarCome celebrate World Lemur Day with a presentation by explorer, author, and conservationist Dr. Keriann McGoogan and explorer, anthropologist, and conservationist Dr. Travis Steffens. They will take us on a journey to Madagascar to learn about the amazing wildlife and landscapes, the challenges of field … Continue reading Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in Madagascar →

International Astronomy Day w/ John Hlynialuk and friends

Saturday, October 12 is International Astronomy Day. John Hlynialuk and friends invite you for a viewing at the Kiwanis field that night.  Again OSFN members are welcome. To confirm location, time, and for more details, please register via an email to jhlyn2024@gmail.com

Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp

Saturday October 19,     9:15 am to 1:00 pm Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp. Meet 9:15 am at Grey Roots to drive together or carpool. Hike 6 kilometres. This magnificent, cathedral-like forest, is also home to many fungi, the pretty Rocklyn Creek, plus a lovely, terraced waterway, and … Continue reading Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp →

Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner.

Sat, Oct 26, 9:30 am - Noon - Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner.At various habitats and locations, David will explain what species have arrived, which will stay, and which ones will be winging southwards. Limit: 20. Register: with David by email fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com  or phone 519-924-3560.Waiver Oct 26, 2024 Water … Continue reading Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner. →

It’s Just a F-Fabulous Trail w/ Zane Davies

November 14 "It's Just a F-Fabulous Trail.” MeetZane Davies, who believes the purpose of outdooradventure is to create memorable experiences, the keyfacilitator of which is a trail. Learn why Zane is muchsought after as a trail developer as he shares his passionfor the "love of trails and their associated features."

Yukon and Northern British Columbia: Exploring Nature and History with Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton ***ZOOM ONLY***

A Programming Update to Accommodate a Scheduling Conflict - this event is now on December 12.***THIS EVENT IS NOW ZOOM ONLY***If you are an OSFN member, the Zoom info has been mailed to you on Monday and will go out again before the meeting. If you're not a member, you can request a link by emailing … Continue reading Yukon and Northern British Columbia: Exploring Nature and History with Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton ***ZOOM ONLY*** →

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.