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SUMMARY:Migration Monitor Loop Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Tamara Wilson\, a member of OSFN and the PBTC (Peninsula Bruce Trail Club) has set up six Migration Monitor Loop Hikes (10-12km each\, approx. 2hrs.\, with the pace ranging from brisk to leisurely\, on sometimes difficult terrain\, open to the public and OSFN members too).With 10am starts\, beginning March 12 to April 16\, the hikes will alternate between two routes\, for six consecutive Sundays\, inviting hikers to “Join us as we look for clues of spring’s arrival on Cape Chin North. We will alternate two routes on a weekly basis\, watching for seasonal changes along the wetlands\, small inland lakes\, woodlands and escarpment shoreline. We will stop\, look and listen for the arrival of plants and flowers\, birds and other harbingers of spring.’  For more hike details\, please be sure to visit https://www.pbtc.ca/hikes  and to register for one or more hikes\, please email the hike leader tamara.wilson@eastlink.ca
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/migration-monitor-loop-hikes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T120000
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SUMMARY:Birding the Waters of Beaver Valley with David Turner
DESCRIPTION:Birding the Waters of Beaver Valley with David TurnerTundra Swans and more at Lake Eugenia\, and nearby\, during the early SpringMigration. Reg: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-the-waters-of-beaver-valley-with-david-turner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T115247Z
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SUMMARY:Salamanders with Don Scallen
DESCRIPTION:Salamanders with Don ScallenFor decades\, Don Scallen has visited springtime ponds to witness the wondrous spectacle of Spotted Salamander and Jefferson Salamander breeding. He will share pictures and videos of this special time of year. Don’s salamander adventures are not limited to the spring however. In recent years he has ventured into the woods in early autumn to document the nocturnal behaviour of various salamander species. And in late fall of last year\, he finally had the opportunity to meet and photograph a mudpuppy in a local stream.7pm Thursday April 13th\, at the Bayshore Community Centre and on Zoom. To request a zoom link please email web@osfn.ca with “Don” in the subject line. 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/salamanders-with-don-scallen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T204607Z
UID:6412-1681554600-1681565400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Springtime Hogg’s Falls Tour with Lilla Fodor
DESCRIPTION:Springtime Hogg’s Falls Tour with Lilla Fodor exploring the main Bruce Trail and some loops below through the beautiful Beaver Valley\, ending at scenic Hogg’s Falls on the Boyne River. Bring lunch and/or snacks for a mid-hike break. Appropriate footwear and hiking poles suggested.Register: lillaf@icloud.com or 1-519-942-5257
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/springtime-hoggs-falls-tour-with-lilla-fodor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Earth Day with Keynote Speaker Lenore Keeshig.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating \n\n\n\nEARTH DAY with LENORE KEESHIG \n\n\n\nRenowned Storyteller\, Poet\, Author & Naturalist  \n\n\n\nGood of the Earth \n\n\n\n“In celebration of Earth Day\, I want to share through stories\, my understanding of Anishinaabe relationship to the land\, beginning with the name we call ourselves and where we come from. These stories will highlight various facets of Anishinaabe connection to the land and water\, from a barren landscape to the food we eat and where we stand today in this era of Truth and Reconciliation.” \n\n\n\n2pm SUNDAY\, APRIL 23\, 2023 Aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun \n\n\n\n1155 1st Avenue West\, Owen Sound Harbour \n\n\n\n*****SOLD OUT*****Tickets $5. each\, available at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library\, OS Farmers’ Market\, plus Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth.Limited Seating. Be sure to get your tickets early\, while they are still available. This event is in-person only. \n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/celebrating-earth-day-with-keynotespeaker-lenore-keeshig/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T210000
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SUMMARY:'The Wasps We Love and the Wasps We Detest' with Dr. Bruce Broadbent and Jay Cossey
DESCRIPTION:Wasps We Love and the Wasps We Detest: Our Complex Relationship\, with two presenters: \n\n\n\nDr. Bruce Broadbent (Entomologist) was a Research Scientist with the Federal Government/Agriculture Canada for 33 years in Ontario (Vineland and London) and his expertise is in the field of the Biological Control of Insect Pests – using tiny parasitic wasps to control pests in agriculture. His team’s greatest success stories were in the Ontario greenhouse industry. \n\n\n\nBruce was born in Montreal and grew up in Wellington\, New Zealand. He received his MSc. from McGill University (1976) and his PhD from University of Guelph (1980). He retired in 2013 and he and his wife moved from London to Southern Georgian Bay. Bruce says his children and 6 grandchildren seem to visit more often now that he lives near the Bay! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJay Cossey is a nature photojournalist who has contributed images to numerous field guides\, textbooks\, periodicals and calendars\, including all 24 images for National Geographic’s first butterfly calendar.Jay has been fascinated by bugs since he was a child. He is the author of two regional butterfly guides–one for the state of Indiana\, and one entitled  \n\n\n\nSouthern Ontario Butterflies and their Natural History\, which he will have with him for purchase.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-wasps-we-love-and-the-wasps-we-detest-with-dr-bruce-broadbent-and-jay-cossey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20220918T144807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T204455Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime Hike with Doug Price & Gayle Watson
DESCRIPTION:Springtime Hike with Doug Price & Gayle Watson\, in the Hills of Massie\, with forest trails\, wetlands\, wildflowers\, and birdlife. 457102 Concession 3A\, Chatsworth. Reg: email Doug at khofire@gmail.com or 519 377 0652
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/springtime-hike-with-doug-price-gayle-watson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230522T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230522T153000
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CREATED:20230522T003336Z
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UID:7303-1684762200-1684769400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Birding with Bill\, at Benallen and Beyond. 
DESCRIPTION:Birding with Bill \n\n\n\nPop-Up OSFN eventMonday\, May 22\, 1:30 to 3:30pm. Birding with Bill\, at Benallen and Beyond. Bill Gray will lead a “looking and listening birding tour” to see what diversity in avian life we discover\, with a focus on the trails at Benallen.Benallen parking area is at the curve of Grey Road 17\, just past Grey 17A.Limit 12.Register with John Dickson by email at jwdickso@gmail.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-with-bill-at-benallen-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
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SUMMARY:The Moths All Around Us\, with Alan Macnaughton
DESCRIPTION:The Moths All Around Us\, with Alan Macnaughton.A recording of Alan’s talk is available at the Toronto Entomologists’ Association’s website. (direct link to the video here) \n\n\n\nOwen Sound\, with its abundant natural and forested areas\, is a great place to be an aspiring moth’er or just a person who appreciates the amazing diversity of the insect world. Alan will explain why he finds moths so fascinating and why he especially likes the moths of Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce.7pm Thursday June 8th\, at the Bayshore Community Centre and on Zoom. To request a zoom link please email web@osfn.ca with “Moths” in the subject line. 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-moths-all-around-us-with-alan-macnaughton/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T230000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to How to Attract and Identify Moths.\n\n\n\nFriday June 9\, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm\n\n\n\nA Moth Night – An Introduction to How to Attract and Identify MothsWhen: Friday June 9\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLeader: Alan Macnaughton  \n\n\n\nTime: 9 pm – 11:15 pm plus Saturday morning June 10 at 7 am to open Moth traps for ID\, Photos and Release \n\n\n\n(possible extra Moth Nights June 8-11 and Rain Dates TBA ) \n\n\n\nWhere: Grey Sauble Conservation Administration Centre and Arboretum\, 237897 Inglis Falls Road\, RR 4\, Owen Sound\, Ontario N4K 5N6 \n\n\n\nAlan Macnaughton has good equipment and techniques for attracting moths\, and he can show other people how to do it. He will set up several stations and use several lights (black light) and bait (rotting bananas). It will be an excellent opportunity to learn various methods of attracting moths.  \n\n\n\nWe will want to identify and record the moths as they arrive\, perhaps by uploading observations to the www.iNaturalist.ca website — it can identify observations to species with at least 90% accuracy.  \n\n\n\nLast year’s moth night was a wild evening with close to 100 species\, including 7 species of the charismatic sphinx moths.  \n\n\n\nThis year we are holding the event in mid-June\, prime season for silk moths — the largest moths in our area. Bring either phones or regular cameras.  \n\n\n\nTo register – so we can contact you if there is any change in plans\, please contact John Dickson via email  jwdickso@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nExtra information – Guests of OSFN – Area members of the Toronto Entomologists’ Association (TEA)  may be joining us. \n\n\n\nEquipment –Bring cameras or phones for taking pictures and perhaps some transparent pill bottles to temporarily capture the moths for handing around to others before they are released. Phones are often best because they may have an internet connection (is this possible in the park?) to allow uploading observations to the www.iNaturalist.ca website for automated (image recognition software) species identification. Also\, if they happen to have it\, bring the Leckie and Beadle book\, Peterson Field Guide to the Moths of Northeastern North America. One of the lights is bright and some people might want sunglasses when they get near it. \n\n\n\nAlan examining moths drawn to lights while Pam Kinchen and John Dickson look on. (Photo by Brian Robin)
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/introduction-to-how-to-attract-and-identify-moths-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230602T015732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T015737Z
UID:7321-1686994200-1687003200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Railtrail Ramble IV with David Morris
DESCRIPTION:Railtrail Ramble IV with David Morris  \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. to noon\, Saturday June 17\, 2023 \n\n\n\nWalk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back)\, looking at some of the less common (or at least\, less known) flora found along the way along with several species of ferns.  Limit: 12 people. Contact David Morris to register and for directions. \n\n\n\nContact: David Morris\, 519-376-1304 or davidtmorris@rogers.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/railtrail-ramble-iv-with-david-morris/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T150000
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CREATED:20220918T145059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T004250Z
UID:6416-1687352400-1687359600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Piping Plovers with Lynne Richardson (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelledPiping Plovers with Lynne Richardson. Visit Sauble Beach to find out about these super-cute and super-endangered birds and learn about Plover Lovers too. Register: lynnerichardson@rogers.com or 519-599-3618
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/piping-plovers-with-lynne-richardson-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000
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CREATED:20220918T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T183554Z
UID:6417-1687428000-1687446000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher's & John Weir’s Fern Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher’s & John Weir’s Fern Garden. See Orchids\, Birds and more on this 40 Acre Naturalized Property by the Saugeen River near Durham. Bring lunch & enjoy tours by Brian & Clare Maher. Register: brianmaher599@hotmail.com or 705-728-1507
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/saugeen-valley-lookout-visit-nels-mahers-john-weirs-fern-garden-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230821T114602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T180152Z
UID:7423-1694251800-1694262600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:A Bruce County Hike at the Amabel Tract in Sauble Beach with Kevin Predon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 9\, 9:30 to 12:30 with Kevin Predon – A Bruce County Hike at the Amabel Tract in Sauble Beach\, on trails from Rankin Bridge Road through both County and Crown forests\, adjacent to the “Hell Hole” Provincially Significant Wetland complex\, the Sauble River\, and into some spectacular hardwood and conifer forests.   \n\n\n\nRegister with Kevin at KPredon@brucecounty.on.ca  or at   226-909-2840 and receive directions to start location. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-bruce-county-hike-at-the-amabel-tract-in-sauble-beach-with-kevin-predon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230821T115921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T014320Z
UID:7425-1694718000-1694725200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Building Sydenham: The Making of Walking Through Time with Beth Gilhespy
DESCRIPTION:Beth will discuss how she approached her Beaver Valley and Sydenham geology books. These sections of the Bruce Trail have lots of great geology to discuss. Her Beaver Valley book will be available for purchase and signing. \n\n\n\n7pm Thursday December 8\, at the Bayshore Community Centre and on Zoom. To request a zoom link please email web@osfn.ca with Rocks in the subject line.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/building-sydenham-the-making-of-walking-through-time-with-beth-gilhespy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T114356Z
UID:7442-1694856600-1694865600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:A hike to look at the Lindenwood Pond Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 16 with Bob Knapp \n\n\n\nA hike to look at the Lindenwood Pond Nature Reserve.   \n\n\n\nThis property is a significant recent acquisition of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.   \n\n\n\nWe will investigate some of the flora in the forest\, and around the pond. \n\n\n\nDate:  Saturday September 16.  9:30am to 12:00pm. Cancelled if significant rain. \n\n\n\nMeet:   Concession 14.  Take Grey 17\,  2 kilometres north of Copper Kettle\, turn east toward the escarpment. Park at the end of the road. We will be hiking 4 to 5 kilometres. Some of the terrain could be uneven.     \n\n\n\nMaximum: 15 participants. Register by September 20.  rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255 \n\n\n\nLeader: Bob Knapp
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-hike-to-look-at-the-lindenwood-pond-nature-reserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T183944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T183959Z
UID:7447-1695549600-1695560400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Kemble Area Geological Hike with Beth Gilhespy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday September 24 -10am -1pm with Beth Gilhespy.Hike length for September 24 is 4.5 km and the hike will be exploratory so it could take up to 3 hours. Along the way will be fossils\, cliff features\, erratics and other geological features.Maximum 20 people. We will walk in the Kemble area. Registration required at beth.gilhespy@gmail.com. Details on meeting location to be provided to registrants a few days prior to the date. 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/kemble-area-geological-hike-with-beth-gilhespy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T184508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T184514Z
UID:7449-1695807000-1695817800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 27 – 9:30am – 12:30pm  Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike from Webwood Falls with Lilla Fodor. Join us for a spectacular hike from Webwood Falls northward\, featuring  a stunning view\, lovely forested areas\, some large erratics along the way\, some very impressive crevices and there’s a bench right at GR 7 east side with long views north towards the bay. Pack a snack\, and to receive directions and shuttle information please  Register with lillaf@icloud.com or 1-519-942-5257 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/beaver-valley-fall-colours-and-nature-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230925T235004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T235030Z
UID:7494-1695927600-1695931200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Conserving Aerial Insectivores - Swifts and More with the Team from Birds Canada (Zoom only Webinar) 
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM in and join us for a Bonus-Extra OSFN Zoom only Webinar Presentation at 7pm Thursday September 28\, 2023 –  \n\n\n\nConserving Aerial Insectivores – Swifts and More with the Team from Birds Canada\, including Natasha Barlow\, Gabriel Evans-Cook and Claire Marshall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s.. actually a bird?” Ever wondered what those little birds swooping in and out of chimneys are? How about those using barns and other structures? These along with many other species belong to a group of birds called Aerial Insectivores\, a fantastic group of birds that eat insects and are amazing aerial acrobats. Join Birds Canada biologists to learn more about this group experiencing rapid population declines\, what Birds Canada is doing\, and ways we can all work together for their protection.   \n\n\n\nAerial insectivores to be discussed: Chimney Swift\, Bank and Barn Swallow\, Eastern Whip-poor-will  \n\n\n\n\nTo receive a zoom link\, please send an email\, in advance\, to    web@osfn.ca   with “swifts” in the subject line. Please note – OSFN members be sent a link via e-Herald. \n\n\n\n\nGabriel Evans-Cook (supplied photo)\n\n\n\nSwift Chimney (photo by Peter Middleton)\n\n\n\nEastern Whippoorwill (photo by Grant Davis)
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/conserving-aerial-insectivores-swifts-and-more-with-the-team-from-birds-canada-zoom-only-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231008T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T161126Z
UID:7505-1697137200-1697144400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Thorsten Arnold of Eat Local Grey Bruce with the Canadian Premiere of "Regenerating Life" by filmmaker John Feldman
DESCRIPTION:This film identifies new pathways for climate action that can be done at a community level – how to stop killing the biosphere and changing our food system toward “farming in partnership with nature” (Bonus Indoor Meeting Two Weeks Later) \n\n\n\nFor those unable or not wishing to travel\, or if you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms\, It will also be webcast: this is the ZOOM link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84314977160 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 843 1497 7160
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/thorsten-arnold-of-eat-local-grey-bruce-with-the-canadian-premiere-of-regenerating-life-by-filmmaker-john-feldman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
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SUMMARY:Water Birds & More\, in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner
DESCRIPTION:Sat. October 14  –  9:30am – 12 Noon  with David Turner for Water Birds & More\, in the Beaver Valley Watershed\,  A chance to check up on the birdlife on the lakes\, shores\, ponds\, river banks\, wetlands\, and more; to learn who has just flown in\, who is planning to stay\, and who will be winging away southwards soon. This popular event will begin at the south end of the Beaver Valley\, meeting at the Top of the Rock in Eugenia. Call 519 924 3560 or email David Turner to register at  fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/water-birds-more-in-the-beaver-valley-watershed-with-david-turner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231019T121916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T121924Z
UID:7523-1697742000-1697749200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Tonight - Regenerate Life - by Zoom only
DESCRIPTION:Regenerating Life Films – Part 1 & 2 \n\n\n\nDate: October 19 – TONIGHTTime: 7 pm \n\n\n\nTonight the broadcast of the films Regenerating Life – Parts 1 & 2 will be by Zoom only and will be handled like a Webinar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom John Dickson\, Program Coordinator:In order to ensure all OSFN members have a chance to see and hear last week’s (October 12th) film presentation of Regenerating Life – Parts 1 and 2\,  OSFN will be sharing it on Zoom tonight at 7pm. \n\n\n\nIt will be hosted by OSFN President Brendan Mulroy\, with introduction and Q&A with Thorsten Arnold. \n\n\n\nWe hope this will work better for most of the OSFN membership. We do also plan to record this so it can be viewed later\, but it may take a little while to get that recorded version available for you. \n\n\n\nThank You again for your understanding. \nZoom links have been sent to members via eHerald. If you did not recieve a link and would like to participate\, please email web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca with “Regenerate” as the subject line.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/tonight-regenerate-life-by-zoom-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T185447Z
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SUMMARY:Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 21 9:15 am – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nMarshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp \n\n\n\nMeet 9:15 am at Grey Roots to drive together or carpool. \n\n\n\nHike 6 kilometres. This magnificent\, cathedral-like forest\, is also home to many fungi\, the pretty Rocklyn Creek\, plus a lovely\, terraced waterway\, and the terrain can be uneven in places. Hike only cancelled if there is heavy rain. Bring water and a snack. Register: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/marshall-woods-magnificent-old-growth-forest-hike-near-walters-falls-with-bob-knapp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231025T141552Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerating Life Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm\, at the Bayshore Community Centre\, OSFN presents Dr. Thorsten Arnold with part  3 of the new film Regenerating Life\, by John Feldman. \n\n\n\nIncluded after the film segment\, will be a Q&A\, as well as a panel discussion  about opportunities in agriculture\, as well as barriers. Special Guest Panelists will include  Amanda Klarer from Regeneration Canada\, plus Brenda Hsueh from Farmers for Climate Solutions\, and Kristine Hammel from Eat Local Grey Bruce. \n\n\n\nAlthough this presentation should be of interest to everyone\, we especially wish to invite the local farming population\, and those who are engaged in agricultural support services too.For best results we encourage attending this event\, in person\, at the Bayshore Community Centre\, in Owen Sound. \n\n\n\nHowever\, we will also do our best to offer the presentation virtually as a webinar\, via zoom. To receive a zoom link\, please send an email\, in advance\, to web@osfn.ca   with “regenerating” in the subject line. Please note – OSFN members have been sent a link via e-Herald. \n\n\n\nAbout the film’s Part 3:\n\n\n\nPart 3 of Regenerating Life addresses the following: How to stop the main degradation and make our food system regenerative –  small-scale farmers around the world are fighting to regenerate landscapes by producing food agro ecologically\, to preserve biodiversity and restore nature’s ability to self regulate its climate. The third part is mostly around how to stop killing the biosphere\, and the main need is in changing our food system toward “farming in partnership with nature” – small-scale ecological farming. Globally\, this already is providing 70% of all foods-The film’s Director\,  John Feldman never intended to talk about agriculture\, but said that it makes no sense to talk about living landscapes/biodiversity WITHOUT talking about agriculture. Our treatment of the living landscape is the unnecessary tragedy of humankind…
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/regenerating-life-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T185948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T154647Z
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin ***New Time and Leader***
DESCRIPTION:NEW TIME AND LEADER*** John Bittorf from GSCA is stepping in with the Aquatic Invertebrate Workshop\, but it will be combined with the Young Naturalists\, and will be starting at 2pm instead of 1pm. (updated 11:41pm Oct. 29) ***Sunday October 29 1pm – 4pm with Rosie Martin Aquatic Invertebrate Identification Max group size 25 (drop in/out style rather than hike) Meet in Harrison Park (by the river just east of the playground washrooms) to learn tips on how to identify aquatic insects like (larval) dragonflies\, damselflies\, mayflies\, caddisflies and more. Rosie will have tables set up with microscopes and invertebrates collected from a nearby beaver pond.  \n\n\n\nThis event (it is not a hike) will run from 1:00-4:00 on a drop in/drop out basis with a maximum of 25 people at any one time. The Owen Sound Young Naturalists have been invited to join us from 2pm to 4pm. \n\n\n\nRosie will be giving a stream sampling demonstration and will talk briefly about differences between organisms living in lentic and lotic habitats. Kid friendly (please supervise around water)!  \n\n\n\nRegistration: If you want to attend\, please send Rosie an email at  rosemary.martin00@gmail.com   Please bring a mask if you wish to use the microscopes.  Hand sanitizer will be provided. 
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/aquatic-invertebrate-identification-with-rosie-martin-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231025T142141Z
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SUMMARY:John Hlynialuk – Galapagos
DESCRIPTION:“The Galapagos is one of the most unique environments on the planet -its ecology\, geology and scientific value cannot be understated. The most important theory in science expressed in Darwin’s Origin of Species was supported by his observations there. And much to their credit\, the inhabitants have made the islands accessible to tourists in a wonderful harmony of nature and conservation.The talk will explore some of the aspects of the most unique place on planet Earth.”  \n\n\n\nThe talk focuses on several areas including the discovery of the Galapagos Islands\, their geology and how that has produced the unique species of organisms that exist there. Also of interest are the current efforts to maintain the unique ecosystem which\, like many other unique areas on our planet\, is under threat from various sources.  \n\n\n\nBio:  \n\n\n\nJohn Hlynialuk  (pronounced: HILL – IN – EYE – LUCK) is a retired high school teacher who taught in both Bruce and Grey County high schools. He has been an avid stargazer since his teens when his interest in general photography led to pictures of the starry sky\, comets\, the moon\, northern lights and solar and lunar eclipses. Several of his photographs have been published in national astronomy magazines and he contributes astronomical images to local publications. \n\n\n\nJohn has also helped out with astronomy programs at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre and the uniqueness of that facility has led to a deep interest in terrestrial ecology as well. While not an expert on flora or fauna\, he has a keen interest in the natural world. And as for the current talk\, how can one not be enthralled by those magnificent giant tortoises of the Galapagos!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a zoom link\, please send an email\, in advance\, to    web@osfn.ca   with “Gala” in the subject line. Please note – OSFN members be sent a link via e-Herald.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/john-hlynialuk-galapagos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231108T161615Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday November 12\, 10am to 2pm Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper.  \n\n\n\nJoin Erik and Kiah for this OSFN Tradition. Ducks\, grebes\, loons – you can search for them all! Kiah has noted that there are often some extra special birds seen during this event. There may also be some inland spots where winter finches and juncos have replaced warblers.  \n\n\n\nA fall tradition you won’t want to miss\, checking the shorelines and the Sound itself with migration well underway. Meet at the front of the Owen Sound Bayshore Community Centre. \n\n\n\nRegister: kiahjasper@mail.com or erikkieboom@outlook.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-around-the-bay-waterfowl-and-more-with-erik-van-den-kieboom-and-kiah-jasper-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20230824T190743Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) 
DESCRIPTION:Dec 14\, 2023 – Jan 5\, 2024 \n\n\n\nAnnual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)    OSFN members are invited to participate in CBC’s across Grey-Bruce. Counts are held on different dates throughout the CBC period in Owen Sound\, Meaford\, Saugeen Shores\, Kincardine\, Hanover\, Wiarton\, Pike Bay\, Cape Chin & Bruce National Park. \n\n\n\nThe CBCs across Grey-Bruce are listed below.Thursday\, December 14\, 2023 – Kincardine – James Turland –jaturland@gmail.comThursday\, December 14\, 2023 – Tobermory CBC – Tyler Miller – tyler.miller@pc.gc.caSaturday\, December 16\, 2023 – Owen Sound CBC – Erik Van Den Kieboom – erikkieboom@outlook.comSaturday\, December 16\, 2022 – Hanover/Walkerton CBC – Gerard McNaughton –  gmcnaughton@wightman.caSunday\, December 17\, 2023 – Wiarton CBC – Jarmo Jalava  – jvjalava@gmail.comThursday\, December 28\, 2023 – Meaford CBC – Lynne Richardson – lynnerichardson@rogers.comFriday\, December 29\, 2023 – Pike Bay CBC – Andrew Keaveney – uofgtwitcher@gmail.comSaturday\, December 30\, 2023 – Cape Chin CBC – Andrew Keaveney – uofgtwitcher@gmail.comWednesday\, January 3\, 2024 – Saugeen Shores CBC – Kiah Jasper – kiahjasper@gmail.com \n\n\n\nOr visit this link to find a CBC near you. https://naturecounts.ca/apps/cbc/mapviewer.jsp \n\n\n\n\nwww.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/index.jsp?argetpg=mapviewer&lang=EN
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-christmas-bird-counts-cbcs-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231025T142317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T141849Z
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SUMMARY:Where the Falcon Flies w/ Adam Shoalts
DESCRIPTION:Professional explorer and adventurer Adam Shoalts returns to tell us about his latest adventure and book Where the Falcon Flies: a 3\,400 km solo canoe journey from Lake Erie to the Arctic. The expedition took over three months and saw Shoalts depart from Long Point and travel all the way to the Torngat Mountains and Ungava Bay. Adam will share the story of his journey as well as photos from it. Adam will have his book available too.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/where-the-falcon-flies-w-adam-shoalts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100941
CREATED:20231220T012500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T213554Z
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SUMMARY:A Woodlot Tour with Carl Sadler
DESCRIPTION:A Woodlot Tour with Carl Sadler  \n\n\n\n2pm – 3:30pm   Wednesday December 20 \n\n\n\nHighlighting some of the history of the Derby Tract property and the Forest Plantation Management there. Please register with Carl at   carlsadler67@gmail.com  or by phone at 519 372 7092Meet at the Derby Tract Entrance Parking Lot\, along the Hydro Corridor\, on Concession 3\, north of Grey County Road 5 and located between the Creamery Hill and Waverly Heights
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-woodlot-tour-with-carl-sadler/
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