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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Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp
Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob KnappDate: Thursday September 19,Time: 9:30 - NoonA hike at the Bruce Trail Sydenham North Nature Reserve, a recently purchased magnificent BTC property. We … Continue reading Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp
Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson
Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson***EVENT IS NOW FULL***Date: Friday, September 20,Time: 9am to 12 NoonLocal mushroom enthusiast Joanne Anderson will guide us on a walk through Kinghurst old … Continue reading Mushroom ID at Kinghurst with Joanne Anderson
Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre – History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake Bates
Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre - History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake BatesDate: Sunday, September 22,Time: 1:30 to 3:30pmJoin Don Sankey to learn of the creation and history … Continue reading Flesherton Hills Environmental Centre – History & Trail Hike with Don Sankey & Jake Bates
Luther Marsh Trails hike with Kevin Predon
Luther Marsh Trails hike with Kevin PredonDate: Thursday September 26,Time: 10am to 1or 2pmLuther Marsh Trails hike (3.4 - 8km likely) with Kevin Predon. Great birding and wetland area. The … Continue reading Luther Marsh Trails hike with Kevin Predon
Beaver Valley Fall Colours 5Km Hike with Lilla Fodor
Wednesday, October 9, 9:30am to 12:30pm Beaver Valley Fall Colours 5Km Hike with Lilla Fodor, featuring spectacular views, Wodehouse Karst and Foundation Side Trails, Bill's Creek, and Fossils too. Terrain includes some … Continue reading Beaver Valley Fall Colours 5Km Hike with Lilla Fodor
Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in Madagascar
October 10 Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in MadagascarCome celebrate World Lemur Day with a presentation by explorer, author, and conservationist Dr. Keriann McGoogan and explorer, anthropologist, and … Continue reading Chasing Lemurs: From Research to Conservation in Madagascar
International Astronomy Day w/ John Hlynialuk and friends
Saturday, October 12 is International Astronomy Day. John Hlynialuk and friends invite you for a viewing at the Kiwanis field that night. Again OSFN members are welcome. To confirm location, time, and for … Continue reading International Astronomy Day w/ John Hlynialuk and friends
Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
Saturday October 19, 9:15 am to 1:00 pm Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp. Meet 9:15 am at Grey Roots to drive together … Continue reading Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner.
Sat, Oct 26, 9:30 am - Noon - Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner.At various habitats and locations, David will explain what species have … Continue reading Water Birds & More in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner.
It’s Just a F-Fabulous Trail w/ Zane Davies
November 14 "It's Just a F-Fabulous Trail.” MeetZane Davies, who believes the purpose of outdooradventure is to create memorable experiences, the keyfacilitator of which is a trail. Learn why Zane … Continue reading It’s Just a F-Fabulous Trail w/ Zane Davies
Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl & More
Sun, Nov 17, 10am - 2pmBirding Around the Bay – Waterfowl & More with Kiah Jasper & Erik Van Den Kieboom You won't want to miss checking the shorelines and … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl & More
Yukon and Northern British Columbia: Exploring Nature and History with Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton ***ZOOM ONLY***
A Programming Update to Accommodate a Scheduling Conflict - this event is now on December 12.***THIS EVENT IS NOW ZOOM ONLY***If you are an OSFN member, the Zoom info has been … Continue reading Yukon and Northern British Columbia: Exploring Nature and History with Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton ***ZOOM ONLY***
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.