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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Birding at the Fidler’s
Mondays on May 2, 9, 16 and 30 at 6:00 PM. Join Dave Fidler or other leaders for nature walks/hikes (with emphasis on birds) at Fidler's Green. We'll hike through mature woods that Dave has been managing for birds and visit a wetland with species such as Common Moorhen, Virginia and Sora Rails. No registration … Continue reading Birding at the Fidler’s
Escarpment Rambles
This outing will begin with a hike to explore the cliffs and woodlands of the escarpment above the Bayview Estates. The trail was developed and is maintained by the residents of the sub-division with open access to the public. Following our exploration of this open trail, we will head to Irish Block Line and the … Continue reading Escarpment Rambles
Birds According to Mark
Rare birds, common birds, local birds, from the extremes to the everyday stuff. Mark Wiercinski will share his knowledge (and also no doubt, his keen sense of humour) and do his best not to talk longer than an hour.
Bird Watching with Alfred Raab
Alfred, a veteran OFO hike leader, will take us to areas in Wiarton, Sky Lake, Isaac Lake, Oliphant, and North Sauble Beach searching for spring migrants. Meet at Tim Horton's at 8:00 AM in Wiarton. The tour will last about 4 hours. Limit 15 people.Contact Fred Jazvac to register: 797-3332 or jazvacfb@bmts.com
Attracting Butterflies and Moths to your Gardens
Annual Pot luck supper, 6:00 PM at St. Andrews Church, Bring a food dish to serve 8 to 10 and dishes and cutlery for yourself. Please note we are asking members to bring a $5:00 donation for conservation. Kerry Jarvis will share with stories and images on how you can attract butterflies and moths to … Continue reading Attracting Butterflies and Moths to your Gardens
Photographing Wild Flowers
Now for something completely different, join Doug Pedwell and view the Oliphant Fens through your camera's view finder or LCD screen. Take this opportunity to enhance your photographic skills on some of the unique and provincially rare plants found in this area. 3 Hours. Limit 15. Reserve your spot by contacting Doug at 519-797-5564 or … Continue reading Photographing Wild Flowers
Unique Plants and Plant Communities of the Bruce Peninsula
Mark Carabetta of Ontario Nature will focus on unique plants and plant communities, including globally rare plants, found on Ontario Nature's six nature reserves on the Bruce Peninsula. He will also provide an update on recent protection projects on the Peninsula including the Malcolm Bluff and the Indian Road parcel near Chief's Point.
A Visit to Keppel Henge
To recognize the millennium, Steve Irvine, photographer and potter, and Bill Loney, owner of Keppel Croft Farm and Gardens, undertook a project with historical, astronomical, sculptural and spiritual references. "Keppel Henge" is located at Keppel Croft farm near Big Bay. Steve will lead us on a tour of this magical site. We'll meet to carpool … Continue reading A Visit to Keppel Henge
I.D. Workshop on Asters and Goldenrods
Join botanist and OSFN life member Joan Crowe on this outing to collect and identify fall's asters and goldenrods. WE'll walk the trails at Hibou Conservation Area, then spread our finds out on picnic tables at the water-side shelter. Here, Joan will instruct us in identification. Bring your copy of Asters, Goldenrods and Fleabanes of … Continue reading I.D. Workshop on Asters and Goldenrods
Hike to Malcolm Bluff
Join leader Andy Koshan on a hike to explore Malcolm Bluff - a future nature reserve on the Bruce. This trip will allow us to visit a place we'll learn about at the Sept. 18 indoor meeting. Limit: 12 people.Register with Andy, 519-372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca.
The Fascinating, Challenging Gulls
Well known Ontario birder, Jean Iron will help us learn to recognize and appreciate the 21 gull species found in Ontario with tips on identification, plumages and where and when to see rare gulls. Jean is a seasoned naturalist, educator, bird photographer and former president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists, Her specific interests are shorebirds, … Continue reading The Fascinating, Challenging Gulls
Continental Drift
In geology, the single most unifying concept is plate tectonics. Doug Cunningham will lead us through the development of the theory, from Alfred Wegener in 1912 to Canadian physicist Tuzo Wilson in the 1960's. Plate tectonics causes earthquakes and volcanoes. Doug will take us to Turkey, New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands and Chile - all … Continue reading Continental Drift
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.