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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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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Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes w/Jenna McGuire
Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes w/Jenna McGuireBruce and Grey counties are home to 45 of these wildflowers, some of which have amazing stories and are unique to this landscape. Tyler will … Continue reading Asters, Goldenrods & Fleabanes w/Jenna McGuire
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Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest with Bob Knapp
Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest with Bob KnappDate: Saturday, October 24, 2026Time: 9:15 am - 1:00 pmJoin Bob Knapp for a hike through the spectacular, cathedral-like old growth forest … Continue reading Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest with Bob Knapp
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Old Baldy Through New Eyes with Beth Gilhespy
Sun Nov 1, 2026 9 am – NoonOld Baldy Through New Eyes with Beth GilhespyOld Baldy to Eagle’s Summit | 6.2 kmYou may have hiked at Old Baldy before, but … Continue reading Old Baldy Through New Eyes with Beth Gilhespy
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Surprises of Ground-nesting Bees! w/Dr. Susan Chan
November 12, Indoor ProgramDr. Susan Chan - Surprises of Ground-nesting Bees!Did you know that 70% of all bee species nest in the ground? In fact, ground-nesting bees are the most … Continue reading Surprises of Ground-nesting Bees! w/Dr. Susan Chan
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Birding Around the Bay: Waterfowl and More
November 18th 10 am - 2 pmBirding Around the Bay: Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den KieboomJoin Erik for this OSFN fall tradition. Search the waters around Owen Sound … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay: Waterfowl and More
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Confessions of a Crazed Photographer w/ Ethan Meleg
December 10, Indoor ProgramEthan Meleg- Confessions of a Crazed PhotographerAs an outdoor photographer, Ethan Meleg has crawled through mud, kayaked deep into swamps, endured -30°C temperatures and hiked for miles … Continue reading Confessions of a Crazed Photographer w/ Ethan Meleg
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.