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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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
Kinghurst Forest BioBlitz
When: Saturday May 9th; 10 am—4 pm (survey of all taxa) 6 pm—8 pm (frog calling) Where: Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve in Grey County Who: Ontario Nature, Saugeen Field Naturalists, Owen Sound Field Naturalists, Huron Stewardship Council Directions: Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve—West Entrance To Access Kinghurst Forest form its west side, follow Hwy. 6 north … Continue reading Kinghurst Forest BioBlitz
LYME DISEASE & RACCOON ROUNDWORM
May 14th, 2015 Dr. Andrew Peregrine LYME DISEASE & RACCOON ROUNDWORM: IS THE RISK OF HUMAN INFECTION INCREASING IN ONTARIO? Dr. Peregrine, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph, will discuss the relationship between Lyme Disease and Raccoon Roundworm and will include the predicted impact of climate change on these two potential … Continue reading LYME DISEASE & RACCOON ROUNDWORM
Wildflower and Fern Hike
Sat. May 23rd , 2015 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wildflower and Fern Hike at Pottawatomi Conservation Area with Joan Crowe Register: Joan Crowe - 519 371 8193 Limit: 12 participants
Spring Wildlife Observation via Canoe or Kayak
Thur. May 28th, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Spring Wildlife Observation via Canoe or Kayak: Pike River Bridge North with Andy Koshan Register: Andy Koshan akoshan@yahoo.ca or 519-372-9480 Limit: 10 participants
Nature Ramble at Bayview Escarpment
Tue. June 9th, 2015 – 1:30p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Nature Ramble at Bayview Escarpment with Norah Toth Register: Norah Toth ntoth@rogers.com or 519-376-2918 Limit: 10 participants
ANNUAL POTLUCK SUPPER & PRESENTATION
June 11th, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. SHARP **** Last meeting of the yearANNUAL POTLUCK SUPPER & PRESENTATION Please note location – not at Library: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 865 1st Ave. W, Owen Sound Bring your own plates, cutlery and cup or mug, and bring a food dish to serve 8-10 along with serving utensils. … Continue reading ANNUAL POTLUCK SUPPER & PRESENTATION
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.