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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Sarawak Saunter IV with David Morris Explore
the diverse flora near Indian Falls.
Sat Sep 10: 9:30am to 1Sarawak Saunter IV with David Morris Explore the diverse flora near Indian Falls. Goldenrods (6 species) and asters (7 species), ferns & 60-70 other species. Register: davidtmorris@rogers.com or 519-376-1304
An Anglesea Klondike Ramble with Don Rawls
Saturday Sep17: 9:30–11:30am An Anglesea Klondike Ramble with Don Rawls. Trails, Ferns, Fungi, Heritage Trees, Erratic Boulders, and Local History too.782358 Sideroad #3, Chatsworth. Register: 519 794 0561 or rawfam46@gmail.com
Pop-up OSFN hike, with a focus on ferns
Bruce Trail Pop-up Hike with Barbara PalmerPop-up OSFN hike, with a focus on fernsBruce Trail Pop-up Hike with Barbara PalmerDate: Tuesday September 20Time: 2 pm - 4 pmBruce Trail Hike featuring fabulous ferns along with a few fall flowers with Barbara Palmer. Hike a lovely 2km loop near East Linton with mossy crevices and some uncommon ferns.Caution: rough, … Continue reading Pop-up OSFN hike, with a focus on ferns
The Asters and Goldenrods of Dorcas Bay with Tyler Miller
Friday Sep 23: 9am to 12 NoonThe Asters and Goldenrods of Dorcas Bay with Tyler Miller, Field Ecologist with Bruce Peninsula National Park. Immerse yourself in local aster and goldenrod ecology and the ecosystems we find them in.To register, please email - tyler.miller@pc.gc.ca or telephone 705-341-2777
Experience McIvor Wetland near Purple Valley
with Bob and Marie Knapp.
Experience McIvor Wetland near Purple Valleywith Bob and Marie Knapp. Visit this 300 acre BTC unique wetland with lots ofescarpment features. Bring lunch and water. Tea will be served on Bob & Marie’scabin deck following the hike. Reg: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255
Beaver Valley Fall Colours Hike with Lilla Fodor
Join us for a spectacular Fall Colours hike across the top of Beaver Valley, down through Bowles Gully and back up through the Kimberley Forest. This is an up to 4 hour hilly hike, taking in parts of the Beaver Valley Ski Club hills with long views over Beaver Valley, a stroll by the quaint ski … Continue reading Beaver Valley Fall Colours Hike with Lilla Fodor
Robert Burcher & John Muir in Trout Hollow
Robert Burcher & John Muir in Trout HollowMon Oct 10: 10am-NoonFollowing in the footsteps of John Muir - A Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher.Discover the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy’s Trout Hollow Nature Reserve, where OSFN offers this educational walk, with Author, Historian and Steward Robert Burcher, to reinforce for you the connections that John Muir … Continue reading Robert Burcher & John Muir in Trout Hollow
Lindsay Tract Trek to a Black Spruce Grove (locally rare) with County Forester Kevin Predon.
Bruce County Forester Kevin Predon will lead us to this unique stand of Black Spruce, common elsewhere, but locally rare. Other features include the Spring Creek Wetland Complex with its resident fish, beavers, turtles, and frogs. We’ll see different tree species: along with the Black Spruce, we’ll see Jack Pine, White Pine, Red Pine, White Cedar, Balsam Fir, … Continue reading Lindsay Tract Trek to a Black Spruce Grove (locally rare) with County Forester Kevin Predon.
Indoor Meeting: A Scientist Visits the Holy Land with Dan Ostler
Date: October 13, 2022Time: 7 pmLocation: Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, Owen SoundDan Ostler, our intrepid cruise ship lecturer, ventures forth into the Holy Land and considers the stories we all know so well through the eyes of a scientist. Correlating known History with Earth Science, the Volcanic History of the Mediterranean, a little Cultural … Continue reading Indoor Meeting: A Scientist Visits the Holy Land with Dan Ostler
Water Birds & More, with David Turner in the Beaver Valley Watershed
***NEW DAY - This Outing is now on Sunday Oct 16th due to rain***A chance to check up on the birdlife on the Lakes, shores, ponds, river banks, wetlands, and more; to learn who has just flown in, who is planning to stay, and who will be winging away southwards soon. This popular event will … Continue reading Water Birds & More, with David Turner in the Beaver Valley Watershed
Crevices, Caves and Cambering with Carol Mullin.
Join Carol for a unique hike through Boyd’s Crevice near Owen Sound. You will observe and learn about the amazing geology in this majestic formation.Meet Time: 9:30 am at the parking area on 11th Concession, south of Superior Street just past the rail trail crossing. There is a small parking lot and roadside parking for overflow (park on … Continue reading Crevices, Caves and Cambering with Carol Mullin.
Discover Trails of Doug Price and Gayle Watson’s scenic, hilly rural property in the Hills of Massie
Discover Trails of Doug Price and Gayle Watson's scenic in the Hills of Massie, East of Chatsworth, with the Tamaracks turning golden, and the forest canopy opening up too. Diversity abounds amongst the meadows, forests and wetlands of this special property, located at 457102 Concession 3A ChatsworthTwp.To register, please email Doug at khofire@gmail.com, or phone … Continue reading Discover Trails of Doug Price and Gayle Watson’s scenic, hilly rural property in the Hills of Massie
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.