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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Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski, Evening
Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski Tune in to the sounds and open your eyes to experience the richness of the Forest in Spring. Covid … Continue reading Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski, Evening
Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach. W/Lynne Richardson
Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach to learn about the valiant efforts of these (super cute) endangered birds to raise their wee cotton-ball chicks on a busy public beach. … Continue reading Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach. W/Lynne Richardson
Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
When: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 (rain date Thursday, July 9, 2020)Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 a.m. Where: Walk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back), looking … Continue reading Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
Indian River Excursion with David Morris
1:30 pm to 3:30, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (rain date: August 27)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
Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Zoom Webinar , CanadaLet's take a closer look at fungi and their mushrooms: How they live, contribute to the ecosystem, life cycles, and the basic ways they are divided in groups. We will … Continue reading Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sat Sep 12 1:30pm Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher (AlternatesSep 13, and if there are enough, a repeat on Sep 19 (20) Robert will be leading an easy, two hour hike … Continue reading Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (rain date: Sept. 17th)Explore the diverse flora near Indian Falls with David Morris. Our route will take us through an old … Continue reading Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. Second event September 24th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. First event September 17th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Ferns, Mosses, Geology with Jenna McGuire
Approx. 2 hrs. medium difficulty trail, 3.6km. near Hope Bay “We willdiscuss the evolutionary history of ferns and mosses, their lifecycles,key identification features, their role in the ecosystem. and relating … Continue reading Ferns, Mosses, Geology with Jenna McGuire
What is Stoney Orchard Trail and Where is it?
Elaine Mason answers “What is Stoney Orchard Trail and where is it?” East side walk (Rain date Oct 2nd). Enjoy easy terrain, shaded areas & open views; wear runners orhikers. … Continue reading What is Stoney Orchard Trail and Where is it?
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner. Discover the Avian Delights of this Birding Hot Spot.Register: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560
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.