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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Events
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Earth Day Indoor Event “Rapture and Resistance – the Heart of Nature Advocacy” w/ Dr. Anne Bell
In addition, OSFN also announces that its 10th annual Keynote Speaker Event to Celebrate Earth Day, will feature Dr. Anne Bell, the much revered former Director of Conservation and Education at Ontario Nature for 17 years, once again sponsored by Caframo. Entitled 'Rapture and Resistance – the Heart of Nature Advocacy' this event will take place at the Harmony Centre at 2pm Sunday … Continue reading Earth Day Indoor Event “Rapture and Resistance – the Heart of Nature Advocacy” w/ Dr. Anne Bell
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The Incas: Naturalists of the Night w/John Hlynialuk
John Hlynialuk - The Incas: Naturalists of the Night. Inca culture was intimately tuned into the natural world, both terrestrial and in the heavens overhead. This talk will look at the astronomy of the Southern skies and how the Inca related it to the natural world around them. Can’t join us in person? You can … Continue reading The Incas: Naturalists of the Night w/John Hlynialuk
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Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley with Jen Ryckman Worrall
Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley with Jen Ryckman WorrallDate: Monday May 19Time: 9:30am to 11:30am or 12 NoonJoin us for a Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley with Jen Ryckman Worrall, on her 100 acre property at 726325 Sideroad 22b . Also well-known locally as https://www.thefarmershouse.ca/ near the Epping/Rocklyn area.Bring lunch/snacks to enjoy at Jen's scenic lookout over the beautiful Beaver Valley.Enjoy … Continue reading Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley with Jen Ryckman Worrall
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AGM & Discover the Whales of Eastern Canada w/ Sarah McComb-Turbitt
The Indoor Program and Annual General Meeting on June 12 are in person only. There will be NO ZOOM component.We look forward to seeing everyone there! 5:45 pm Social GatheringPlease bring a mug/glass for a beverage. 6:15 pm Annual MeetingClick here to open the Annual Reportwhich will be presented at the meeting. Remember to bring … Continue reading AGM & Discover the Whales of Eastern Canada w/ Sarah McComb-Turbitt
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Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13
Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13Time: 10am - 3pm An outstanding opportunity to visit Nels Maher’s and John Weir’s Fern Garden. Orchids, birds and more on this 40- acre naturalized property by the Saugeen River near Durham. Bring lunch. Guided tours.Limit: 20Register: Brian, brianmaher599@hotmail.com or 1-705-728-1507Please confirm with Brian if you would like to bring children along.Once … Continue reading Saugeen Valley Lookout with Brian & Clare Maher Date: Friday, June 13
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Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine Kralt
Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine Kralt Date: Friday, June 20Time: 9am - Noon Starting at the Oliphant Fen and then to Petrel Point, this leisurely paced exploration of two unique coastal wetlands will highlight their sights and sounds. Mostly on boardwalks.***THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL***Limit: 12 Register: Jeannine, stewardship@osfn.ca Please … Continue reading Botany and More, on the Lake Huron Shore with Jeannine Kralt
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China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)
China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)Hike Location: NCC's New China Cove PropertyDate: July 3rd, 2025Time: 10:00am-11:30am, second tour at 12:30pm-2pm ***Both Timeslots are Now Full***Meeting Location: Matheson Drive - parking along the west side of the road. Description: Explore the newly protected China Cove property along the picturesque shores of Lake Huron. … Continue reading China Cove Tour coordinated by Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)
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Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong, Patti Byers and Brian Robin
Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong, Patti Byers and Brian Robin Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm How is it that monarch butterflies migrate 4,000 km to a place they’ve never been before? Why do we still need Citizen Scientists to assist in a North American monarch tagging initiative? How can … Continue reading Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong, Patti Byers and Brian Robin
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Allen Smutylo: Gold of Another Kind – The Lost Legacy of Georgian Bay
Allen Smutylo: Gold of Another Kind – The Lost Legacy of Georgian Bay, by a Governor General’s Literary Award nominee, is a historical, as well as a personal account of the once staggering quality and quantity of fur bearing animals, virgin timber and multitudes of fish that once thrived in Georgian Bay and vicinity. The … Continue reading Allen Smutylo: Gold of Another Kind – The Lost Legacy of Georgian Bay
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Geology Hikes and Book Launch with Beth Gilhespy
Geology Hikes and Book Launch with Beth Gilhespy Sunday September 21, 10am to 3pm with a hike at 11am and a hike at 1pm Visit https://pbtc.ca/hikes/ to register for a Walking Through Time Hike (11am or 1pm) See below for more details: Hosting Club: Peninsula Bruce Trail Club and Owen Sound Field Naturalists Location (Google Maps): Lion’s Head Beach … Continue reading Geology Hikes and Book Launch with Beth Gilhespy
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Black Bears of the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula w/Martyn Obbard
Date: Thursday, October 9Time: 7 pmLocation: The Bay Room at the Bayshore Community Center A dedicated Research Scientist, Martyn Obbard will discuss the ecology and behaviour of the small, at risk, genetically isolated and unique population of black bears on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula and how these bears differ from bears elsewhere in Ontario. The … Continue reading Black Bears of the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula w/Martyn Obbard
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An Autumn Morning Nature Ramble with Pat, Rod, and Erik Sein.
Pat, Rod and Erik Sein invite you to join them for an Autumn Morning Nature Ramble along the Lake Huron Shore, with a focus on birding, plus watching for other Nature highlights along the way. They will begin at the mouth of the Sauble River at 7am, likely arriving at Oliphant by the flagpole at … Continue reading An Autumn Morning Nature Ramble with Pat, Rod, and Erik Sein.
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.