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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“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 was the first organization in the world to raise concerns about bird collisions with buildings in urban areas. Since 1993, FLAP volunteers have picked up … 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 of presentation time is preferred. Register your presentation with Bob Rice: bob@ningwakwe.on.ca or 519-477-1728
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 Geopark. The Cabot Head area on the northern Bruce Peninsula has been identified as a candidate for designation. Darryl will update attendees on the current … Continue reading “GEOPARKS” with Darryl Cowell
Who Made Those Tracks and Why?
Sat. Mar. 7th, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Who Made Those Tracks and Why? An Interpretive Late Winter Tracking Hike with Jeff Kinchen Register: Jeff Kinchen cheshires_grin@hotmail.com or 519-372-7499 Limit: 12 participants
LUST AND DOMAIN: THE NATURE OF BIRDSONG
March 12th, 2015 Dr. Lyle FriesenLUST AND DOMAIN: THE NATURE OF BIRDSONG Dr. Friesen is a songbird biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service. He has been studying the effects of forest fragmentation and encroaching development on Wood Thrushes (among other topics) in the Forested Hills ESPA of Waterloo.
OLD GROWTH FORESTS IN THE OWEN SOUND AREA
April 9th, 2015 Robert KnappOLD GROWTH FORESTS IN THE OWEN SOUND AREA Bob is an experienced hiker, educator, and explorer who will show photos of the extraordinary trees that have lived to an old age in our area. This presentation will provide you with fascinating and interesting details about this city’s old growth trees.
EARTH WEEK NATURE RAMBLE – ON THE BRUCE TRAIL
Meet at the SOUTH end of 7th Ave. E. to hike on the Bruce Trail. Parts of the trail are rugged as it runs along the slope of the escarpment. The hike will be 2-3 kilometres with lots to see. Hike leader: Bob Knapp.
EARTH WEEK NATURE RAMBLE ON OWEN SOUND’S EAST SIDE
Bring binoculars (if you have them) and/or a cameraMeet: Family Y parking lot, NORTH SIDE OF THE JULIE MCARTHUR BUILDING (Washrooms available in Family Y foyer) DRESS FOR A WALK ON PATHWAYS WITH MUDDY SPOTS AS WELL AS CITY SIDEWALKS. Route: 15th Street East through St. Mary’s Church area to 5th Avenue East - Bayview … Continue reading EARTH WEEK NATURE RAMBLE ON OWEN SOUND’S EAST SIDE
Wonderland of Rocks #2
Sun. April 26th, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Wonderland of Rocks #2 - Cliffscape Ecology Hike at Rural Rootz with Tom Ashman Register: Tom Ashman ruralrootz@gmail.com or 519-534-2522 Limit: 15 participants
A Visit with Old Growth Trees
Sat. May 2nd, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.A Visit with Old Growth Trees with by Bob Knapp Register: Bob Knapp rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255 Limit: 15 participants
Wildflower Walk Through Area Trails with Barbara Palmer
Register for details. 519 372 0355 or email barbara_p@rogers.com Limit: 12 participants
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.