BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Owen Sound Field Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Owen Sound Field Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Owen Sound Field Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6871-1541325600-1541325600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Around the Bay with Fred - Waterfowl ID: Tips and Techniques with Fred Jazvac DESCRIPTION:Be part of this delightful and educational birding tradition with Fred Jazvac! Meet at the front of the Bayshore Community Centre\, Owen Sound. It is recommended to bring a lunch and to dress for a waterfront environment.\nRegister: Fred Jazvac\, fredjazvac@gmail.com or 519.379.2323. \nLimit: none \nTo learn even more about Fred please visit –\nhttps://huronfringefest.wordpress.com/tag/head-coach-fred-jazvac/ URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/around-the-bay-with-fred-waterfowl-id-tips-and-techniques-with-fred-jazvac-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202314Z UID:6870-1540126800-1540126800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Fall Ramble with Ron Gatis DESCRIPTION:Tour Ron’s wondrous Colpoys Bay trails\, with stops to look at some of Ron’s favourite trail features\, including the beaver pond\, and a lookout over the waters of Colpoys Bay.\nModerate\, gentle terrain and easy pace along the forest paths. \nNo limit\, but please register with John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com \nMeeting place will be the barn foundation/ski club parking lot on the east side of Bruce County Road 9\, just on the northern edge of the village of Colpoys Bay. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/fall-ramble-with-ron-gatis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6869-1539423000-1539423000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike DESCRIPTION:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike with Bob Knapp.\nMaximum 16 participants: Please pre-register by email or phone: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255. \nMeet at the Grey Roots Museum Parking Lot (close to entrance) at 9:30am to Car Pool or at Bruce Trail access for Marshall Woods (only cancelled if rain is heavy) \nDistance 6 km\, bring water and snack \nBob Knapp measuring a really old cedar tree. (Photo by Brian Robin) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/marshall-woods-old-growth-forest-hike-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6853-1539284400-1539284400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The Cultural History of the Historic Saugeen Métis with Jenna McGuire DESCRIPTION:For over two centuries\, the Historic Saugeen Métis have lived along the waters of Lake Huron. Join us to learn about their story featuring the local fur trade\, maritime heritage\, special local places and recent research into community artifacts as part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Piche Wampum Exchange. Jenna will bring examples of traditional Métis arts and crafts\, historic artifact replicas and some traditional foods to try. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-cultural-history-of-the-historic-saugeen-metis-with-jenna-mcguire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181008T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6868-1538992800-1538992800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum DESCRIPTION:All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum (by GSCA HQ).\nLearn about woody plants\, seed collecting. Each participant is to bring along at least one sample of a woody plant that they want identified. (Bill will have several.) ID books welcome. \nRegister: Bill Moses bill.mosesos@gmail.com \nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/all-things-woody-with-bill-moses-at-the-inglis-falls-arboretum-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181004T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202259Z UID:6867-1538649000-1538649000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Interpretive Hike at Hoggs Falls on the Boyne River DESCRIPTION:*** Please Note the New Date ***\nInterpretive 5KM hike of moderate difficulty at Hogg’s Falls on the Boyne River with John Burton. Learn ecology of the upper Beaver Valley\, the Bruce Trail and about the 5year campaign to control Garlic Mustard. \nBring lunch for a break by the falls. \nRegister at jburtonesp@yahoo.ca 519-379-4823 \nInstructions and directions for where to meet – the parking area for Hogg’s Falls – will be sent to those registering. \nThose wishing to carpool from the Owen Sound can do so by meeting between 9:30-and 9:45AM Thursday October 4th at the Centennial tower parking lot at the brow of the hill that is 9th Ave E.\, and Hwys 6 & 10\, and can also confirm this plan with John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/interpretive-hike-at-hoggs-falls-on-the-boyne-river/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180923T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180923T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6864-1537709400-1537709400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes DESCRIPTION:A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes\, on a glacial moraine with impressive examples of deep kettles & kettle lakes.\nHike Leader: Bob Gray \nRegister at kemblemt1@gmail.com or 519-371-9128 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-geomorphology-tour-near-the-robson-lakes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6863-1537106400-1537106400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory Open House at Cabot Head Research Station DESCRIPTION:Light refreshments\, bird banding demonstrations\, casual bird walks and a fantastic view.\nhttp://bpbo.ca/ URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bruce-peninsula-bird-observatory-open-house-at-cabot-head-research-station/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6852-1536865200-1536865200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie DESCRIPTION:”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club. This presentation features the diversity of nesting birds and the plant ecology on the iconic cliff face at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Bruce will take us on a trip through time and through the species living there in his exploration of cliff life. With presenting Barn Swallows in crevices to bouquets of Wild Columbine is just the opening act as the cliff is constantly calling out to the curious naturalist. \n\n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie).\n \n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie).\n \n \n \n \n \n Bon Echo Provincial Park (Photo by Bruce Mackenzie). URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wings-along-a-cliff-with-bruce-mackenzie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202244Z UID:6862-1536400800-1536400800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Métis Plant Use at Lindsay Tract Trails DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Métis perspective of our relatives with roots\, medicinal\, dye and fibre plants plus the indigenous perspective on plant ecology.\nMax. 15 \nRegister: euphemiamcguire@gmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/metis-plant-use-at-lindsay-tract-trails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180906T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202215Z UID:6851-1536240600-1536240600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Nature Reserve Easy Ramble with Marg Gaviller DESCRIPTION:*** Please note the new day. Postponed due to excessive heat ***\nObserving transition of habitat and species from farmland to reforestation project to nature reserve\, including forest\, field and wetland on this special property near Irish Lake. \nLimit: 8. \nPlease register with Marg at mgaviller@bmts.com or 519-371-5149 \nDirections: Will be sent to registrants. \nRain date: Sept. 6. \nYellow Birch (Photo By John Dickson) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/nature-reserve-easy-ramble-with-marg-gaviller/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202214Z UID:6850-1536055200-1536055200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Botany and More with Barbara Palmer DESCRIPTION:Check out the new facilities at Singing Sands and walk the shoreline trail. (Parking fee of $11.40/vehicle). We’ll visit a local Alvar to see what’s blooming and conclude (time permitting) with a stop at Petrel Point.\nRegister with Barbara at 519-372-0355 or barbara _p@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/botany-and-more-with-barbara-palmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6849-1535709600-1535709600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores DESCRIPTION:Join Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores on their Community Tagging Day at foot of High Street\, Southampton at big flag. Sturdy footwear. Nets welcome.\nRegister: kerryjarvis@kerryjarvis.com \nRain Date: Sat. Sept 1. \nFor more info about the Butterfly Gardens at the BGOSS Website\, including a monarch tagging video. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/tagging-monarchs-at-butterfly-gardens-of-saugeen-shores-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6848-1532181600-1532181600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Summer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast DESCRIPTION:Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer.\nGrey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission to these two lectures\, and the museum exhibits\, while there. Current OSFN members will be able to select and wear their OSFN name tags (which will be at reception) for the two lectures. \nThe first is 2 pm Saturday July 14\, featuring Peter Russell\, and the second is at 2 pm Saturday July 21\, with Stu Collier. Both lectures complement the fascinating and comprehensive exhibit – Ice Age Mammals. \nIce Age Mammals is on display from April 28th\, 2018 – September 16th\, 2018.\nCome explore our prehistoric world of mammoths\, mastodons\, and other giant mammals! \nSummer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast\nPresentation by: Stu Collier\nJuly 21\, 2018\, 2:00 pm – July 21\, 2018\, 3:30 pm\nJoin long time fossil-hunting enthusiast Stu Collier as he shares tales of fossil hunting and adventure. Stu will showcase some of the extraordinary finds made on the Bruce Peninsula over the past ten years while working on Royal Ontario Museum digs. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/summer-lecture-treasures-from-the-bruce-fossil-collecting-for-the-enthusiast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6847-1531576800-1531576800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Summer Lecture: Shirley’ DESCRIPTION:Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer.\nGrey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission to these two lectures\, and the museum exhibits\, while there. Current OSFN members will be able to select and wear their OSFN name tags (which will be at reception) for the two lectures. \nThe first is 2 pm Saturday July 14\, featuring Peter Russell\, and the second is at 2 pm Saturday July 21\, with Stu Collier. Both lectures complement the fascinating and comprehensive exhibit – Ice Age Mammals. \nIce Age Mammals is on display from April 28th\, 2018 – September 16th\, 2018.\nCome explore our prehistoric world of mammoths\, mastodons\, and other giant mammals! \nSummer Lecture: Shirley’s Box: The Highgate Mastodon Story\nPresentation by: Peter Russell\nJuly 14\, 2018\, 2:00 pm – July 14\, 2018\, 3:30 pm\nJoin Peter Russell to learn the story of Shirley’s Box: a simple box of donated fossils which led to a wonderful discovery about Ontario’s pre-history\, including mammoths\, mastodons\, giant beavers\, and more! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/summer-lecture-shirley8217/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180630T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202159Z UID:6846-1530351000-1530351000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bruce Trail Hike - Cape Dundas area DESCRIPTION:Bruce Trail Hike in the Cape Dundas area with OSFN and Bruce Trail member Bob Knapp.\nDate: Saturday\, June 30 \nMeet at 9:30 am at the Springmount Tourist Office on Hwy 6 (Jones Falls parking lot). \nHike Location: Cape Dundas area. Starting at the Jackson Cove’s parking lot we will follow the main trail & side trails to Cape Dundas & back. This is a distance of between 10 and 12 km. This is an opportunity to see the largest land donation made to the BTC. \nBring water and a lunch. \nPlease register with Bob Knapp 519-371-1255 or rmknapp@yahoo.com \nMap Reference: Map 37 T(rail) = Moderate with some steep sections. P(ace) = Medium to Brisk URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bruce-trail-hike-cape-dundas-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6834-1529155800-1529155800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterflies of Bognor Marsh with Chris Rickard DESCRIPTION:*** Please Note The New Date ***\nRegister: Chris Rickard crickard@sympatico.ca\, (705)444-6671 \nWhere: Bognor Marsh\, meet at the parking lot at Grey Rd 18 and Concession 4. \nWhen: Saturday June 16th URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterflies-of-bognor-marsh-with-chris-rickard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6840-1528999200-1528999200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Annual Potluck Supper & Presentation\, Guest Speaker Ted Armstrong\, Woodland Caribou - Where are they now? DESCRIPTION:Please note the time and location: 6PM Sharp\, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 865 1st Ave. W\, Owen Sound\nBring your own plates\, cutlery and cup or mug\, and bring a food dish to share\, along with serving utensils. \n 7PM – Ted Armstrong Thunder Bay Wildlife Biologist\n“Where are they now? Why Woodland Caribou no longer roam much of Ontario” A former Grey County farm boy\, Armstrong has worked extensively on developing species at risk recovery programs and policies\, with a special focus on the iconic Woodland Caribou\, and more. \nTed Armstrong\nPhoto By Ted Armstrong URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-potluck-supper-presentation-guest-speaker-ted-armstrong-woodland-caribou-where-are-they-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180613T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202029Z UID:6815-1528884000-1528884000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Botany on the lower Bruce Peninsula\, with Barbara Palmer DESCRIPTION:Botany on the lower Bruce Peninsula – we’ll check out some well known botany hotspots\, including Petrel Point and the Oliphant Fen.\nLimit 12. \nRegister: Barbara Palmer\, 519-372-0355 or barbara_p@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/botany-on-the-lower-bruce-peninsula-with-barbara-palmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180610T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202029Z UID:6818-1528624800-1528624800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Field & Forest Birds of the Blue Mountains\, with Lynne Richardson DESCRIPTION:Location: The mixed habitat of Loree Forest.\nRegister: Lynne Richardson\, lynnerichardson@rogers.com 519 599 3618 \nLimit: 15 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/field-forest-birds-of-the-blue-mountains-with-lynne-richardson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202029Z UID:6817-1527012000-1527012000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Grassland Birding across Farmer’s Fields in former Sarawak Township with Beth Anne Currie DESCRIPTION:Register: Beth Anne Currie\, bethannecurrie@sympatico.ca or 519 376 7237\nLimit: 10 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/grassland-birding-across-farmers-fields-in-former-sarawak-township-with-beth-anne-currie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180515T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202030Z UID:6819-1526378400-1526378400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Old Baldy with Stew Hilts DESCRIPTION:Stew is an outstanding naturalist\, photographer and teacher\, and is looking forward to sharing this area with you.\nLimit: 12\nRegister Stew Hilts at shilts@uoguelph.ca or 519 986 1475 \nMeet at the Old Baldy Parking Lot. \nThe Old Baldy parking lot is at the top of Sideroad 7B\, the very steep gravel road east of Grey Rd. 13\, opposite the old Talisman ski hills. Turn right into the parking lot at the top of the hill. \nOr – To avoid the steep hill\, continue two corners south of Kimberley to the Artemesia/Euphrasia Townline and turn east (left). At the 3rd Line turn north (left)\, and again at Sideroad 7B turn left. Drive into the parking lot before you head downhill. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wildflower-walk-at-old-baldy-with-stew-hilts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180515T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180515T091500 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202158Z UID:6845-1526375700-1526375700@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike of the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club\, led by Barbara Palmer DESCRIPTION:Owen Sound Field Naturalists are invited to join the Wildflower Hike of the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club\, led by Barbara Palmer on Tuesday\, May 15th.\nPlease note that pre-registration is required. \nTo carpool or convoy from Owen Sound please meet at the Galaxy Theatre ( GXT) parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall Galaxy Centre sign next to the traffic lights. 1020 10th St. W\, Owen Sound \nPlease see the rest of the information provided below for this hike in the Hope Bay area. Special thanks to Peter Harris and Barbara Palmer for arranging to invite and include OSFN members who are “more than welcome.” \nTuesday May 15\nMeet: 9:15 am at GXT\nHike Location: Hope Bay Area\nEnjoy beautiful vistas over Hope Bay and loads of wildflowers. This will be a loop hike lasting about 2.5 hours. There will be some steep & rocky sections. Bring a lunch. Please register with the hike leader before the day of the hike.\nMap Reference: Map 37\nTerrain = Moderate / Strenuous Pace = Medium\nHike Leader: Barbara Palmer\nContact Info.: Phone 519-372-0355\n barbara_p@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wildflower-hike-of-the-sydenham-bruce-trail-club-led-by-barbara-palmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202129Z UID:6839-1525978800-1525978800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Members Night’ Bob Rice Coordinating DESCRIPTION: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 presentationtime is preferred. \nRegister your presentation with Bob Rice at: 519.477.1728\, riceman8@hotmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/members-night-bob-rice-coordinating/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6833-1524920400-1524920400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Inglis Falls Aboretum and Propagation Area Tour with Bill Moses DESCRIPTION:A perfect opportunity to see what’s happening at the Arboretum.\nRegister: Bill Moses bill.mosesos@gmail.com \nLimit: 12 participants URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/inglis-falls-aboretum-and-propagation-area-tour-with-bill-moses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6841-1524405600-1524405600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:EARTH DAY 2018 - Alone Across Canada' DESCRIPTION:We are also pleased to announce that tickets (only $5. each) are available right away\, for Earth Day – 2PM Sunday April 22\, 2018\, featuring the Keynote Address by Adam Shoalts – Author\, Naturalist and Explorer – on board the newly renovated MS Chi-Cheemaun.\nCelebrating Earth Day and his love for Nature\, Adam Shoalts will present “Alone Across Canada’s Arctic: A 4\,000 km journey through Canada’s Northern Wilderness.” Shoalts’ congenial personality and insatiable curiosity have made him a popular speaker\, who is looking forward to his return to Owen Sound\, where he hopes to join in other Earth Day activities while he is here next Spring. \nThis event is made possible by the kind hospitality of the Owen Sound Transportation Company\, (OSTC)\, and the generous sponsorship of Caframo. Tickets will be available at OSFN Club meetings\, at the Ginger Press (along with Adam Shoalts’ books) and the office of OSTC at Springmount\, plus at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market. All proceeds will go to OSFN Youth Projects. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-day-2018-alone-across-canada0039/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180420T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6844-1524218400-1524218400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Earth Week hike at Kemble Rock DESCRIPTION:Friday April 20\nMeet: 10:00am Indian Falls Parking Lot \nHike Location: Kemble Rock \nHike this splendid Bruce Trail property. See where the house\, barn and well were; View the remains of a pioneer house foundation and visit the Lookout along with seeing other features. This is an amazing property and you will have an opportunity to see why this property is so unique. A great way to celebrate Earth Day week. bring water and a snack or lunch \nHike about 6km and approximately 3 hours\nTerrain = moderate\, plus some hills Pace = medium \nHike Leader: Bob Knapp \nPlease register with hike leader –\nBob Knapp rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-week-hike-at-kemble-rock/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6843-1524142800-1524142800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Earth Week Hike at Hibou w/ Friends of Hibou DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Friends of Hibou\nThursday April 19 \nMeet: 1:00pm at Hibou south Parking Lot(by Water Pump Station) \nHike Location: Hibou \nHike the different trails in the park and along the shore\, waterproof boots may be necessary if we’ve had much rain. Learn about the history of the park and see some of the improvements that have been made. Hike about 5 or 6 km and approximately 2 1/2 hours. \nTerrain = moderate Pace = medium \nHike Leader: Bob Knapp \nPlease register with hike leader –\nBob Knapp rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-week-hike-at-hibou-w-friends-of-hibou/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180412T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202129Z UID:6838-1523559600-1523559600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The Day Your Life Changed - Climate Change circa 535 AD w/Dan Ostler DESCRIPTION:The Day Your Life Changed with Dan OstlerClimate Change circa 535 AD \nA natural phenomenon in 535 AD provided an excellent opportunity to observe the effects of climate change. In this presentation\, we will follow the ripples of this event across the face of our earth. \nAbout Dan Ostler: \n \nDan Ostler graduated in Biophysics from the University of Waterloo and pursued a career in medical radiation physics. Working in the areas of forefront research and product design\, Dan traveled internationally\, staging leading-edge seminars focusing on the implications of the latest medical imaging advances. \nIn retirement\, his interest in the science behind the phenomena of nature and the cascading effect of these interactions on the course of history has given rise to the thought provoking ‘Connecting the Dots’ presentation series he will be featuring here. \nDan is a perennial shipboard favorite\, presenting entertaining\, informative lectures on cruises all over the world including Europe\, South America\, Africa\, the South Pacific\, and the Far East. on Oceania\, Regent Seven Seas\, and Viking cruise lines (www.ostler.com) \nImage by Mainer82 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-day-your-life-changed-climate-change-circa-535-ad-w-dan-ostler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180329T090000 DTSTAMP:20260420T131519 CREATED:20230117T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202144Z UID:6842-1522314000-1522314000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Skinners Bluff Hike w/ Sydenham Bruce Trail Club DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club\nThursday March 29 \nMeet: 9:00am at 294 Park St. \nHike Location: Skinner Bluff\nThe loop hike will begin by Skinner Bluff and follow the main trail above Colpoy’s Bay with spectacular lookouts. We will take the Len Holley Side Trail to the Colpoy’s Range Rd. and then return along this scenic road. \nBring water and snack or lunch and be prepared with boots in case of water on the road. Distance is about 12km and it should take about 4 hours with a stop for lunch. \nBring snowshoes if there is lots of snow \nMap Reference: Maps 34 and 35\nTerrain = moderate Pace = Medium/brisk\nHike Leader: Bob Knapp \nPlease register with hike leader –\nBob Knapp rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519-371-1255 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/skinners-bluff-hike-w-sydenham-bruce-trail-club/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR