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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Events
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‘Gaia’s Gifts’ with Peter Rasberry
'Gaia’s Gifts' with Peter Rasberry, celebrates the beauty, complexity and diversity of some of the living things with which we share the planet. Gaia was the Greek Earth goddess who emerged … Continue reading ‘Gaia’s Gifts’ with Peter Rasberry
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Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley ‘again’ with Jen Worrall
Noon Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley 'again' with Jen Worrall Enjoy meadows, forests and wetland features. The 2025 hike there was a winner with birds, flowers, deer, salamanders. … Continue reading Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley ‘again’ with Jen Worrall
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Grassland Birding w/Beth Anne Currie
Thursday, May 21, 8:30-10:30am Beth Anne Currie: Grassland Birding Meet at East Linton to experience an Eastern Bluebird/Tree Swallow trail. Roadside nesting boxes require spring monitoring and maintenance so hand … Continue reading Grassland Birding w/Beth Anne Currie
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Moth Night and Moth Morning Workshops with Alan Macnaughton
Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 8:45pm - 11:15pm and Monday, May 25, 7am to 9:30am to open moth traps. People are welcome to attend one or both – with their registration. Leader: … Continue reading Moth Night and Moth Morning Workshops with Alan Macnaughton
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AGM and “Is Conservation Translocation a path forward to recover Canada’s endangered Freshwater Mussels”?
Annual General Meeting Information The June AGM will be our Final Indoor Program of the Spring.June 11, 20265:45 pm Social GatheringWe encourage everyone to bring finger foods to share(Don't forget an ingredients list if it contains … Continue reading AGM and “Is Conservation Translocation a path forward to recover Canada’s endangered Freshwater Mussels”?
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Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and DeeAshman.
Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and Dee Ashman. A Wonderland of Rocks, Ferns, Flowers and more. Celebrating 5 decades of respectful conservation and sharing of Rural Rootz here at … Continue reading Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and DeeAshman.
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Jeannine Kralt: Botany & More on the Lake Huron Shore
Jeannine Kralt: Botany & More on the Lake Huron Shore Starting at the Oliphant Fen and then to Petrel Point, this leisurely paced exploration of two unique coastal wetlands will … Continue reading Jeannine Kralt: Botany & More on the Lake Huron Shore
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Freshwater Mussels Summertime Field Trip with Todd Morris
Freshwater Mussels Summertime Field Trip with Todd Morris Date: Tuesday, August 18Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.Join Research Scientist Todd Morris for a hands-on introduction to the fascinating freshwater mussels of the … Continue reading Freshwater Mussels Summertime Field Trip with Todd Morris
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Exploring Nature Close to Home presented by Steve Irvine
Exploring Nature Close to Home presented by Steve Irvine Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 (Note corrected date)Time: 7 pmLocation: Bay Room, Bayshore Community CentreFor many years Steve has done almost all of his … Continue reading Exploring Nature Close to Home presented by Steve Irvine
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Mushroom/Fungi ID Hike with Claudia Strelocke
Mushroom/Fungi ID Hike with Claudia StrelockeDate: Wednesday, September 16Time: 10 am -1 pmLocation: Priceville (exact location to be sent after registration) Explore the trails of this beautiful 288-acre property near … Continue reading Mushroom/Fungi ID Hike with Claudia Strelocke
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Ferns and Common Ground: Discovering Nature’s Living Legacy with Rhiannon Carruthers
Ferns and Common Ground: Discovering Nature’s Living Legacy with Rhiannon CarruthersSaturday, September 2610:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Hope Bay | Approximately 4 kmJoin Bruce Trail Conservancy Conservation Ambassador Rhiannon Carruthers for … Continue reading Ferns and Common Ground: Discovering Nature’s Living Legacy with Rhiannon Carruthers
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Tyler Miller Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes
Tyler Miller Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes Bruce and Grey counties are home to 45 of these wildflowers, some of which have amazing stories and are unique to this landscape. Tyler … Continue reading Tyler Miller Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes
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.