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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Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
Railtrail Ramble9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday July 10, 2021 (alternate date: July 13)Walk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back), looking at some of the less … Continue reading Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.
A Moth Night - An Introduction to How to Attract and Identify MothsWhen: Wednesday August 4, 2021Time: 9 pm - 11:15 pm (Aug 5 - Rain Date) plus Thursday August 5 at 7 am to … Continue reading Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.
Indian River Excursion with David Morris
9:30 pm to 11:30, Saturday, August 21, 2021 (alternate date: August 24)Explore the banks of the lower Indian River with David Morris. Emphasis will be on the flora. Note: rough, … Continue reading Indian River Excursion with David Morris
Monarch Tagging Workshop with Audrey Armstrong
This family friendly event will take place on Saturday August 21 (rain date August 22) from 1 to 3 pm at the Isaac Lake Boat Launch just north of Wiarton. … Continue reading Monarch Tagging Workshop with Audrey Armstrong
A Morning Forestry Walk at Massie Hills
A Morning Forestry Walk at Massie Hills with Carl SadlerDate: Wednesday August 25, 2021Time: 10am to NoonStarting at the main entrance to Massie Hills Mgmt. Area on Concession 6, block and a half south of Grey Road #18 Learn … Continue reading A Morning Forestry Walk at Massie Hills
Peninsula Plant Perusal
Peninsula Plant PerusalDate: Friday September 3Time: 10:00 - noon Explore the trails at Black Creek Provincial Park near Stokes Bay. It’s aster and goldenrod season along with other fall beauties!Limit: 10Register: … Continue reading Peninsula Plant Perusal
Gitche-Name-wikwedong – Great Sturgeon Bay
Indoor Program - Location or On-line details to be confirmed.Gitche-Name-wikwedong - Great Sturgeon BayPresented by: Sidney Nadjiwon, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation ElderRyan Lauzon, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Fisheries Assessment Biologist Alexander … Continue reading Gitche-Name-wikwedong – Great Sturgeon Bay
Sarawak Saunter with David Morris
Sarawak Saunter9:30 am to noon, Saturday, September 11, 2021 (alternate date: Sept. 14)Explore the diverse flora near Indian Falls with David Morris. Our route will take us through an old … Continue reading Sarawak Saunter with David Morris
Wonderland of Rocks at Rural Rootz
Wonderland of Rocks at Rural Rootz, Wiarton, with Tom & Dee AshmanDate: Saturday September 11, (alt Sep 12), 1pm – 4 pm Highlights include Cliffscape Ecology with amazing formations of … Continue reading Wonderland of Rocks at Rural Rootz
Trout Hollow Nature Reserve Grand Opening
Trout Hollow Nature Reserve Grand OpeningDate: Saturday, September 18Time: 10 am to 4 pmA truly unique property of 160 acres along the Bighead River watershed, with historical, industrial and natural … Continue reading Trout Hollow Nature Reserve Grand Opening
Ecological Mystery Outing
Ecological Mystery Outing with Parks Canada field ecologist Tyler MillerDate: Saturday, September 18, (alt Sep 21), 1 - 4:30 pm -Tyler will lead you on a mystery hike of the recently … Continue reading Ecological Mystery Outing
Crevices, Caves & Cambering
***Rescheduled to Oct 1!***Crevices, Caves & Cambering with Carol MullinDate: Friday, September 24, (alt Sep 25), 9:30 am - NoonJoin Carol for a unique 6 km, 2.5 – 3-hour hike through … Continue reading Crevices, Caves & Cambering
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.