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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Ontario’s freshwater mussels: a vanishing treasure
Speaker: Todd Morris During his talk Dr. Morris will provide an overview of this fascinating yet often overlooked group. Through the use of underwater video footage we will dive into the world of one of North America’s most endangered groups and learn about what makes them work, what role they play in aquatic ecosystems and … Continue reading Ontario’s freshwater mussels: a vanishing treasure
Open House at Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory
Light refreshments, bird banding demonstrations, casual bird walks and a fantastic view. There will be a van at the gate of the Research Station to shuttle people to the facilities. Weather dependent. Rain or wind will prevent the mist nets from being used. Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory Website
ALUS Demonstration Site Tour
Meet Keith Reid at the Desboro Arena parking lot. Register:keith@greyagservices.ca. Limit: 20 Learn more about ALUS at alus.ca.
Robson Lakes Conservation Area: Ramble in a big forest.
Join Kate and Freeman in a ' just leaves down' exploration of life under the big trees. Pace: easy. Length: 3 miles. Difficulty: wide path and easy terrain, some large puddles. Register & Directions: Kate, mudtown@bmts.com or text 519 538 1897 OR Freeman, boydsproduce@gmail.com or 519-538-4368. Limit: 20
Alone Against the North
Speaker: Adam Shoalts (http://adamshoalts.com/) Celebrated as Author of the Number 1 National Bestseller Alone Against the North, and called Canada's Indiana Jones, Archaeologist, Explorer, and Adventurer, ADAM SHOALTS will share his expedition experiences, and inspire YOU to blaze your own trail!
The Messenger – A Documentary about Songbirds.
  The Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory and Owen Sound Field Naturalists are pleased to present Owen Sound's premiere screening of The Messenger. Generously Sponsored by Caframo. Purchase tickets online at http://bpbo.ca/ Limited Seating. The BPBO and OSFN are teaming up for this fundraiser. All proceeds go to Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory and bird migration monitoring.
Phragmites australis at the crossroads: Why we cannot afford to ignore this invasion.
Speaker: Janice M. Gilbert, Ph.D This foremost Wetland Ecologist will present the history, challenges and options for control, and required initiatives.
Waterfowl Hike: Ducking Around the Sound
Be part of this delightful birding expedition tradition with Fred Jazvac! Meet at the Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound. Register: Fred Jazvac, jazvacfb@bmts.com or 519.379.2323. Limit: none
Palisades Trail Hike
This is a combined outing with the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club. Contact: Suzanne Farla (OSFN & Bruce Trail) suzannefarla@gmail.com Please note: Promotional photography is being planned for this event.
MEMBERS’ NIGHT
Contribute to this 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 at: bob@ningwakwe.ca
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia: A Photographic Expedition into Southern Spring.
Speakers: Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong Members free, others by donation. Refreshments available. Willy and Audrey will share their experiences from a 21 day expedition, including sea kayaking, hiking and even a polar dip with One Ocean Expeditions, a Canadian company based in Squamish, BC. On board a polar research ice strengthened ship, roughly the … Continue reading Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia: A Photographic Expedition into Southern Spring.
Winter Wonderland Excursion
A beautiful ski / snowshoe trek in along the property boundary to view the wetland, do some winter birding, and looking at animal tracks etc. Hike Leader - Esme Batten, Coordinator Conservation Biology - Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. Date - 1 PM Friday January 27 (Rain Date Monday January 30) for two to three hours. Location … Continue reading Winter Wonderland Excursion
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.