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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  • Experience the Algonquin Arch

    Sun. Oct 5th, 2014, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hiking with Bob Gray Experience the Algonquin Arch” at Georgian Peaks/Craigleith. Look at landslide zones and slumping near the Peaks and fossils beds at Delphi Point and Craigleith. Register: Bob Gray kemblemt@xplornet.ca or 519-371-9128 Limit: 15 participants

  • ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC)

    October 9th, 2014 Bob Barnett ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC) The EBC maintains and manages a system of nature reserves in the area of the Niagara Escarpment (including the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve). They strive to preserve the physical features of scientific and/or ecological, cultural, historic or scenic interest while enhancing or restoring areas of … Continue reading ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE CONSERVANCY (EBC)

  • O’Keefe Grange Heritage Apple Farm

    Sun. Oct 19th, 2014 - 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.O’Keefe Grange Heritage Apple Farm – A Joint Outing with the Young Naturalists Club Register: Beth Anne Currie bethannecurrie@sympatico.ca or 519-376-7237 Limit: 15 participants

  • Waterfowl Around the Bay

    Sun. Nov. 16th , 2014 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Waterfowl Around the Bay with Fred Jazvac Register: Fred Jazvac 519- 797-3332 Limit: 12 participants

  • FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!!

    November 20th, 2014 Paloma PlantFATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!! 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 … Continue reading FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM is cancelled due to weather!!!!!

  • “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.

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.