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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Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike
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 … Continue reading Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike
Thorsten Arnold of Eat Local Grey Bruce with the Canadian Premiere of “Regenerating Life” by filmmaker John Feldman
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 … Continue reading Thorsten Arnold of Eat Local Grey Bruce with the Canadian Premiere of “Regenerating Life” by filmmaker John Feldman
Water Birds & More, in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner
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, … Continue reading Water Birds & More, in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner
Tonight – Regenerate Life – by Zoom only
Regenerating Life Films - Part 1 & 2 Date: October 19 - TONIGHTTime: 7 pmTonight the broadcast of the films Regenerating Life - Parts 1 & 2 will be by Zoom … Continue reading Tonight – Regenerate Life – by Zoom only
Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
Saturday October 21 9:15 am – 1:00 pmMarshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob KnappMeet 9:15 am at Grey Roots to drive together or carpool.Hike 6 kilometres. This magnificent, cathedral-like forest, … Continue reading Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
Regenerating Life Part 3
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.Included after the … Continue reading Regenerating Life Part 3
Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin ***New Time and Leader***
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 … Continue reading Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin ***New Time and Leader***
John Hlynialuk – Galapagos
"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 … Continue reading John Hlynialuk – Galapagos
Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper (2023)
Sunday November 12, 10am to 2pm Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper. Join Erik and Kiah for this OSFN Tradition. … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper (2023)
Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
Dec 14, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024Annual 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 … Continue reading Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
Where the Falcon Flies w/ Adam Shoalts
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 … Continue reading Where the Falcon Flies w/ Adam Shoalts
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.