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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Stargazing at the Outdoor Education Center Observatory
Sat. Sept. 6th, 2014 - 7:30 p.m.Stargazing at the Outdoor Education Center Observatory with John Hlynialuk Register: John Hlynialuk stargazer@wightman.ca or 519-371- 0670 Limit: 15 participants
PROTECTING ONTARIO’S WILD SPECIES AND SPACES
September 11th, 2014 Caroline SchultzPROTECTING ONTARIO’S WILD SPECIES AND SPACES As the Executive Director of Ontario Nature, representing over 30, 000 members and supporters across the province, Caroline spearheads the … Continue reading PROTECTING ONTARIO’S WILD SPECIES AND SPACES
Hiking the McIver Wetlands
Sat. Sept. 27th, 2014 - 10:00AM – 2:00 PMHiking the McIver Wetlands in Purple Valley with Bob Knapp Meet in Wiarton at Bluewater Park (close to the groundhog statue by … Continue reading Hiking the McIver Wetlands
Experience the Algonquin Arch
Sun. Oct 5th, 2014, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hiking with Bob Gray Experience the Algonquin Arch” at Georgian Peaks/Craigleith. Look at landslide zones and slumping near the Peaks and … Continue reading Experience the Algonquin Arch
ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC)
October 9th, 2014 Bob Barnett ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC) The EBC maintains and manages a system of nature reserves in the area of the Niagara Escarpment (including the Niagara Escarpment … Continue reading ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC)
O’Keefe Grange Heritage Apple Farm
Sun. Oct 19th, 2014 - 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.O’Keefe Grange Heritage Apple Farm – A Joint Outing with the Young Naturalists Club Register: Beth Anne Currie bethannecurrie@sympatico.ca or 519-376-7237 … Continue reading O’Keefe Grange Heritage Apple Farm
Waterfowl Around the Bay
Sun. Nov. 16th , 2014 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Waterfowl Around the Bay with Fred Jazvac Register: Fred Jazvac 519- 797-3332 Limit: 12 participants
FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!!
November 20th, 2014 Paloma PlantFATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!! The fatal light awareness program is a non-profit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors … Continue reading FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!!
“FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM” with Paloma Plant
Rescheduled for Thursday the 27th.The fatal light awareness program is a non-profit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors and sustained by a terrific group of volunteers. FLAP … Continue reading “FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM” with Paloma Plant
MEMBERS’ NIGHT
December 11th, 2014 Bob RiceMEMBERS’ NIGHT A potpourri of OSFN members’ slides, displays, art, collections and compositions focusing on the natural world. A limit of 10 slides and 10 minutes … Continue reading MEMBERS’ NIGHT
An Event Change!!
World traveler Peter Middleton will be presenting tonight instead of Darryl Cowell.
“GEOPARKS” with Darryl Cowell
February 12th, 2015 Local esteemed geologist Darryl Cowell will present the concept and nature of UNESCO “Geoparks” and the potential formal designation of portions of the Niagara Escarpment as a … Continue reading “GEOPARKS” with Darryl Cowell
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.