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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Waterfowl, Around the Bay Hike
Join Fred Jazvac for this annual waterfowl tour around Owen Sound Bay. With winter approaching, waterfowl are on the move. You can expect to see loons, grebes, scoters and flotillas of diving ducks. Meet at the Harry Lumley Bayshore south parking lot at 10:00 AM. Dress warmly for a waterfront environment. Bring lunch and drinks. … Continue reading Waterfowl, Around the Bay Hike
Member’s Night hosted by Jim Ansell
A potpourri of OSFN members' slides, displays, art collections and compositions focussing on the natural world. A limit of 10 sides and 10 minutes of presentation time is applied
Southern Skies of Chile with John Hlynialuk
A great place to view the southern skies is Chile's Atacama Desert. John Hlynialuk will introduce the celestial delights visible there - the Magellanic Clouds, the bright and dark lanes of the southern Milky Way, the Coal Sack, and a celestial Jewel Box. On the ground, lunar landscapes, hot springs and high altitude lagoons make … Continue reading Southern Skies of Chile with John Hlynialuk
Ski Colpoy’s Bay Ski Trail with Harriet Nixon
Enjoy the track set trails maintained by the Bruce Ski Club. Trail fee applies. Meet at Tim Horton's in Wiarton at 10:00 AM. Register with Harriet Nixon: 519-534-0426 or harrietnixon@bmts.com
Birds and Mammals of Kenya with Marg Gaviller
Join Marg Gaviller on her safari to Samburu National Park and the Masai Mara in Kenya. Marg took lots of photos of birds and mammals of these areas including baby animals with their parents. This program will appeal to anyone including young naturalists who dream of going on safaris.
Birding Alaska with George Peck (replacing the Bald Eagle presentation) AGM to follow
Join George as he shares his dream field trip with his son Mark to Alaska in June 2011 where he photographed breeding birds, their nests and eggs. For George this represents the final location in North America north of Mexico not previously visited, and a continuation of a lifetime of study and photography of the … Continue reading Birding Alaska with George Peck (replacing the Bald Eagle presentation) AGM to follow
Viewing the Late Winter NIght Sky
Join John Hlynialuk and the Bluewater Astronomical Society at its new observatory for a stargazing session with members of the BAS and their telescopes. Three planets are in the sky this evening: Mars, Jupiter and Venus, and many bright stars of the winter constellation are still visible. If the skies are cloudy, an indoor tour … Continue reading Viewing the Late Winter NIght Sky
Identifying Trees in Early Spring
The snow should be out and the buds swelling. Now is a good time to learn to identify trees by their bark and buds. Forester Jim Coles will lead this trip. Directions to the farm are very straightforward. "Fire # 984, Bruce Rd 17. Exactly 5 km east of Burgogne and approx 3 km west … Continue reading Identifying Trees in Early Spring
What’s Happening To Our Honeybees with Paul Kelly
Since 2006, honeybee colonies have been dying off at unprecedented rates. These losses have occurred in many countries in the world. Professor Paul Kelly of the University of Guelph will discuss what is and what isn't know about these losses, why bees are important to humans and wildlife, and what is being done to ensure … Continue reading What’s Happening To Our Honeybees with Paul Kelly
Highway Clean Up
Saturday, April 21, 10 am to 2 pmCelebrate Earth Day by pitching in at OSFN's annual clean-up of Hwy 6 through the Malcolm Kirk Nature Reserve. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help with the task. It is always interesting what people toss out their car windows. Register with Joan O'Reilly, … Continue reading Highway Clean Up
Exploring a Bluebird Nesting Trail
Join Beth Anne Currie for an early spring hike to monitor the nesting activities of Eastern Bluebirds along her trail. We'll see Bluebirds on their nests and learn more about the role of Bluebird stewardship. Maybe you will be inspired the bluebird team in Grey Bruce by establishing nesting boxes on your property. Time:1:30 Pm … Continue reading Exploring a Bluebird Nesting Trail
Native Fish Restoration in the Great Lakes with Arunas Liskauskas
The Great Lakes support a diversity of fish species, many of which have declined in abundance due to human activities. Efforts are being made to rehabilitate Lake Sturgeon, walleye, Atlantic Salmon, and American Eel, but significant challenges remain. Our speaker, Arunas Liskauskas, has worked as a fisheries biologist with MNR since 1993.
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.