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:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20180428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 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:20260424T055535 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:20260424T055535 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:20260424T055535 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:20260424T055535 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:20260424T055535 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180308T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202129Z UID:6837-1520535600-1520535600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Dr.Sonja Ostertag: Belugas ’Qilalugaq’ in the Arctic DESCRIPTION:The annual migration of beluga whales\, called qilalugaq in Inuvialuktun\, presents an important opportunity for subsistence harvesting by the Inuvialuit of the western Canadian Arctic\, and for collaborative study on how environmental change may impact this species\, plus unique insight for research and co-management. \nAbout Sonja:\nSonja Ostertag grew up in Owen Sound\, Ontario where she attended Victoria Public School\, Hillcrest Elementary School and West Hill Secondary School. Sonja was drawn to environmental sciences from a young age and began her studies in Montreal at McGill University’s School of Environment\, with a focus on the intersection between environmental and human health. Following a semester abroad in Panama\, Sonja began her Masters of Science at McGill University and then continued her toxicology studies during her PhD at the University of Northern BC in Prince George\, BC. In 2013\, Sonja relocated to Winnipeg\, MB for her postdoctoral fellowship on beluga whales at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Sonja now lives in Owen Sound where she is raising her family and continuing her postdoctoral research remotely. \nDr. Sonja Ostertag\, URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/dr-sonja-ostertag-belugas-qilalugaq-in-the-arctic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6832-1520082000-1520082000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Who Made Those Tracks and Why? With Jeff Kinchen. DESCRIPTION:An Interpretive Late Winter Tracking Hike with Jeff Kinchen.\nRegister: Jeff Kinchen\, bognors.finest@gmail.com 519.374.4246 \nLimit: 12 participants URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/who-made-those-tracks-and-why-with-jeff-kinchen-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202129Z UID:6836-1518116400-1518116400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The Northwest Passage - in Franklin’s Wake. Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong DESCRIPTION:Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong will present an illustrated talk about their travels from Cambridge Bay to Iqaluit. Come and learn about a local connection to thesearch for Franklin. \nPhoto by Willy Waterton\nPhoto by Willy Waterton URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-northwest-passage-in-franklins-wake-willy-waterton-and-audrey-armstrong/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202129Z UID:6835-1515697200-1515697200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Peter Middleton: Ancient Plants of Grey and Bruce. DESCRIPTION:“The two counties we call home are also the place where a number of remarkable plants that have occupied the earth for aeons find a place to live. From the escarpment face tothe forests and fens\, mosses\, liverworts\, ferns and trees thrive. This program will introduce a few of them and their remarkable histories.” \nPeter explaining the characteristics of a bracken fern. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/peter-middleton-ancient-plants-of-grey-and-bruce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202059Z UID:6829-1513278000-1513278000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Angie Littlefield: Tom Thomson - Naturalist and Artist DESCRIPTION:Commemorating Thomson’s Nature Art and the contemporary Naturalists who influenced him\, Angie Littlefield illustrates in-depth knowledge of Tom Thomson\, supported by the work of four prominent Naturalists from his time.\nAngie Littlefield URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/angie-littlefield-tom-thomson-naturalist-and-artist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171112T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202044Z UID:6820-1510480800-1510480800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Around the Bay with Fred - Waterfowl ID: Tips and Techniques with Fred Jazvac DESCRIPTION:Tips and techniques for waterfowl identification\, while visiting birding hotspots along Owen Sound’s shorelines\nBe 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 –\n https://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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202059Z UID:6828-1510254000-1510254000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Nature Conservancy Canada\, John Lounds and Esme Batten DESCRIPTION:Nature Conservancy Canada – NCC President and CEO John Lounds\, and Esme Batten\, Coordinator\, Conservation Biology Saugeen Bruce Peninsula will team up to share with you\, NCC’s history\, accomplishments\, current projects and future visions\, nationally and locally. Learn about Canada’s preeminent Conservation organization first hand.\n \nEsme Batten\nEsme Batten and a Queen snake. (Supplied Photo)\nEsme is an assistant conservation biologist for midwestern Ontario with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)\, and has a background in environmental science from Carleton University. \nAs a lover of natural history\, Esme is lucky to live on the Northern Bruce Peninsula where she spends most of her free time birding\, botanizing\, herping\, hiking and generally enjoying the outdoors. \n  \n  \nJohn Lounds\nJohn Lounds. (Supplied Photo)\nPresident & CEO \nLeading the helm of Canada’s largest non-profit conservation organization is no small task. It requires plenty of energy and passion. \nThere’s no question that the President and CEO of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)\, John Lounds\, is passionate about what he does. \nA passion for nature and conservation \nJohn Lounds’s passion for conservation and appreciation of nature was developed while growing up in rural Ontario and spending late summers at a family cottage. John then applied these interests at university\, obtaining his undergraduate degree in environmental studies (urban and rural planning) from the University of Waterloo and then a master’s degree in environmental studies from York University. \nPrior to joining the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)\, John was the Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists (now Ontario Nature) for six years. Previous to that\, he also held several positions with the Government of Ontario\, including as a program director for the Ontario Round Table on Environment and Economy\, a management board analyst for the ministries of Environment and Northern Development and Mines and an energy conservation planner with the Ministry of Energy. \nLeading the way for conservation success \nJohn joined NCC as its president and CEO in October 1997. Through his leadership\, NCC has further defined its unique role as an organization that works with individuals and groups across Canada who share NCC’s passion for land conservation. NCC uses creative means to achieve this goal. \nUnder John’s leadership\, NCC has achieved great success\, having grown from an annual budget of $8 million in 1997 to approximately $80 million by 2017. In the process NCC has helped conserve 2\,800\,000 acres (more than 1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant lands across Canada since 1962. While NCC has accomplished much over the past decade\, in John’s view\, “there is so much more to do.” \nJohn is a governor of the University of Waterloo\, and was previously a member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee at the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo. He has served as a director of the George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation\, the Smart Prosperity Initiative\, the International Land Conservation Network and on the Canadian councils of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative and the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. \nBorn in Brantford\, Ontario and raised in Meaford\, John enjoys outdoor pursuits\, particularly canoeing\, birding and cross-country skiing. He is also an avid traveller\, having explored various parts of the world\, including Japan\, India\, Africa\, Southeast Asia and South America. \nJohn is married to Ellen McRae\, and has four step-children: Aimee\, Scott\, Ed and Melanie. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/nature-conservancy-canada-john-lounds-and-esme-batten/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6831-1509818400-1509818400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bridges featuring Northern Adventurer\, Adam Shoalts DESCRIPTION:Adam Shoalts is returning to Owen Sound 6:00pm Saturday November 4th at the Harrison Park Community Centre. His presentation is in support of the Council of Outdoor Educator’s of Ontario Bursary Fund. The Owen Sound Field Naturalists are a supporting partner\, and generous sponsorship has been provided by Caframo.\nLearn first hand about Adam’s Celebration Voyage by canoe across much of Canada’s arctic this past summer. The evening will also include music\, a trading blanket\, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario Bursary Fund \nTickets still available $60 /each Limited seating. \nTo reserve your seat/attendance please contact Deb directly at – \nAvailable through Deborah Diebel at\ndeborah_diebel@bwdsb.on.ca or 519-379-0864 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bridges-featuring-northern-adventurer-adam-shoalts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202029Z UID:6816-1507834800-1507834800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Nature Fables and Thoreau MacDonald' DESCRIPTION:Paul Aird showcases the art and legacy of Thoreau MacDonald (1901-1989)\, a foremost Canadian naturalist and artist with a strong connection to the FON (now Ontario Nature).\nSon of Group of Seven member J.E.H. MacDonald\, Thoreau was Canadian’s premier pen and ink nature artist. Paul Aird chose Thoreau’s fine\, distinctive line drawings to illustrate Loon Laughter\, his bestselling book of nature fables. Paul reads some fables coupled with Thoreau’s drawings. All ages welcome. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/canadian-nature-fables-and-thoreau-macdonald39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171009T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202114Z UID:6830-1507543200-1507543200@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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171007T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202059Z UID:6826-1507368600-1507368600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike DESCRIPTION:Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike with Bob Knapp.\n Maximum 16 participants: Please pre-register by email or phone: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255. \nMeet at the Grey Roots 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) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/marshall-woods-old-growth-forest-hike/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170930T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202044Z UID:6821-1506765600-1506765600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Trout Hollow Saunter - with Robert Burcher. DESCRIPTION:Following in the footsteps of John Muir.\nTo complement Robert’s superb talk to the club this past April\, don’t miss this educational walk\, which will reinforce for you the connections that Muir had with our area during his time here a century and a half ago. Held in conjunction with the Meaford Museum. \nSaturday September 30\, 2017 \nStarting at 10AM from the Riverside Community Centre\, for a plaque unveiling ceremony\, then walking with Robert Burcher for historical and natural highlights on a 3km loop trail into Trout Hollow that will bring you back up to the parking lot at the Riverside Centre by 1:00pm. \nSuitable sturdy footwear\, (maybe a walking stick too)\, is recommended\, plus water and snacks. Washroom facilities will be available. \nEveryone Welcome! All ages! \nPlease register: jwdickso@gmail.com \nJohn Muir 1861\nJohn Muir Self-Portrait URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/trout-hollow-saunter-with-robert-burcher-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170920T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202044Z UID:6824-1505898000-1505898000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike B DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Middleton to explore the rich diversity of fern species and habitats\, that make the West Rocks one of Owen Sound’s natural gems.\nThis is the second part of a series\, see also Fern Hike A. \nTrip difficulty: \n\nWashrooms are not available during the hike. \nWalking is over woodland trails with exposed rock ridges. Good walking shoes are advised. \nWater\, snacks\, sun block and insect repellent should be carried.\n\nMeeting place: \n\nParking area on Concession 3 Derby\, north of Co. Rd. #5 (Creamery Hill).\n\nSuggested limit 8\, Please register at letham.middleton@icloud.com\n or telephone directly (519) 376 – 3242. \n(rain date – later the same day – time TBA) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/rock-stars-of-the-west-rocks-ferns-in-abundance-hike-b/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170917T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202058Z UID:6825-1505655000-1505655000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:A Look at the Mysteries of Colpoys Creek - a Disappearing and Re-Appearing Stream DESCRIPTION:Join Bob Gray on this fascinating tour of discovery in our own back yard.\nMeet at the Colpoy’s Bay dock as a starting point. \nFor location\, etc.\, please register with Bob at kemblemt@xplornet.ca or 519-371-9128 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-look-at-the-mysteries-of-colpoys-creek-a-disappearing-and-re-appearing-stream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6814-1505415600-1505415600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Fantastic Pollinators & Where to Find Them DESCRIPTION:Looking for pollinators? Wondering where the Monarchs have gone?\nJoin Kerry Jarvis as he shares the plight of the Monarchs and what one community is doing to attract them and other pollinators. Discover how you too can lead the way to finding fantastic pollinators! \nBIO:\nKerry Jarvis is a naturalist who enjoys exploring and discovering the natural world. Kerry’s curiosity of the natural world began in his youth where he spent countless hours hiking\, exploring and camping. “Exploring and photographing our natural world is an exciting way of discovering its many wonders\,” says Kerry.\nVisit Kerry at: www.kerryjarvis.com \nKerry Tagging Monarchs\, Sept. 2015 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/fantastic-pollinators-where-to-find-them/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170913T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202044Z UID:6823-1505293200-1505293200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike A DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Middleton to explore the rich diversity of fern species and habitats\, that make the West Rocks one of Owen Sound’s natural gems.\nThis is the first part of a series\, see also Fern Hike B. \nTrip difficulty: \n\nWashrooms are not available during the hike. \nWalking is over woodland trails with exposed rock ridges. Good walking shoes are advised. \nWater\, snacks\, sun block and insect repellent should be carried.\n\nMeeting place: \n\nParking area on Concession 3 Derby\, north of Co. Rd. #5 (Creamery Hill).\n\nSuggested limit 8\, Please register at letham.middleton@icloud.com\n or telephone directly (519) 376 – 3242. \n(rain date – later the same day – time TBA) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/rock-stars-of-the-west-rocks-ferns-in-abundance-hike-a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202044Z UID:6822-1504357200-1504357200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry and Melitta near the big flag at the foot of High Street\, Southampton.\nSturdy footwear urged. Butterfly nets welcome\, some available for use. \nRain Date: Sunday\, September 3rd\, 2017 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nRegister: butterflygardensofss@gmail.com \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-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202059Z UID:6827-1504000800-1504000800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Early Monarch Tagging Event DESCRIPTION:Monarchs are on the move early! In addition to the originally scheduled Sept. 2 outing\, OSFN members are invited to the Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores Community Tagging Day\, Tuesday August 29 – 10AM to 12 Noon.\nJoin Kerry and Melitta near the big flag at the foot of High Street\, Southampton. \nSturdy footwear urged. Butterfly nets welcome\, some available for use. \nRegister: butterflygardensofss@gmail.com \nFor more info about the Butterfly Gardens at the BGOSS Website\, including a monarch tagging video. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/early-monarch-tagging-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6813-1500552000-1500552000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Freshwater Mussel Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Todd Morris and some of his students on a freshwater mussel field trip in the Saugeen River. See mussels in their natural environment\, learn sampling techniques\, ID tips\, life history\, luring and possibly seining methods for fishes.\nTo whet your appetite\, see this earlier post rounding up a few articles on freshwater mussels. \nLimit: 15 people \nTime: 12pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Saugeen River\, Canoe access point #4. Concession Rd 10 west of Elmwood. \nBring:Chest waders\, hip waders\, rubber boots\, water shoes. Come prepared to get wet! Snacks and drinking water. \nRegister with: John Dickson\, jwdickso@gmail.com \nTodd Morris URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/freshwater-mussel-field-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170716T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6812-1500195600-1500195600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly ID Workshop (Ontario Nature) DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify Ontario’s butterflies with expert James Kamstra at the Kinghurst Nature Reserve.\nThis event is hosted by Ontario Nature\, please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/butterfly-id-workshop-tickets-27263095653 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterfly-id-workshop-ontario-nature/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T201958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201958Z UID:6806-1498219200-1498219200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Saugeen Valley Lookout – A Tour of Nels Maher and John Weir’s Fern Garden and 40 Acre Naturalized Property DESCRIPTION:Event: Saugeen Valley Lookout\nWhen: Friday\, June 23\, 2017 – (Rain Date Saturday\, June 24\, 2017)\n12 Noon – 3:00 pm – All Ages \nWhere: (Jean) Weir Family 1850 Homestead\nFire# 393687 Concession 2 West Grey\nDrive east on Highway 4 from the main intersection in Durham out of town to Eckert’s Shell. Turn left and head north on the 2nd Concession Road 2 km to the pine reforested property on the right hand side. Long lane in and watch out for turtles on the laneway. \nOther Info: See over 40 varieties of ferns in our rock garden and tour the property trails including a walk through the naturalized fields of the farm to the Saugeen River and into the swamp and pond areas at the front of the property to view ferns\, orchids and do a little bird watching. Brown bag lunch with complimentary refreshment beverages and Elderberry Wine sampling. \nTour conducted by Brian and Jean Maher. \nRegister: Brian_Maher@manulife.com\n | T. 1 844 795 1683 | M. 519 3732477 \nLimit: 20 \nCarpooling: For those interested in carpooling from the Owen Sound Area\, please plan to meet at the Grey Roots parking lot\, for departure from there at 11:10-15AM Friday. Anyone needing a ride even to get there\, please email John at jwdickso@gmail.com to arrange a pick up. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/saugeen-valley-lookout-a-tour-of-nels-maher-and-john-weirs-fern-garden-and-40-acre-naturalized-property/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170618T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6811-1497776400-1497776400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Dwarf Lake Iris Reserve Bioblitz! DESCRIPTION:Join Conservation Biologist Esme Batten from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) on Sunday\, June 18th for a full day of birding\, botanizing\, and herping while completing a Baseline Inventory of NCC’s Dwarf Lake Iris Reserve! We will be exploring the 52 acre property all day\, and are guaranteed to see an amazing population of globally rare Dwarf Lake Iris\, with the possibility of seeing other Species at Risk/Provincially rare plants\, birds and snakes.\nPlease come prepared with a lunch\, water\, and appropriate clothing and footwear. We will likely be exploring the wetland community so bring comfortable rubber boots if you have some. \nLimit: 12 people\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm\nLocation: Parking area at the corner of Highway #6 and Dyers Bay Road\nBring: lunch\, rubber boots or waterproof footwear\, water\, sunscreen\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc\nRegister with: Bob Rice\, bob@ningwakwe.ca\, 519 477-1728 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/dwarf-lake-iris-reserve-bioblitz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T201959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201959Z UID:6807-1497438000-1497438000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterflies of Bognor Marsh DESCRIPTION:Event: Butterflies of Bognor Marsh\nWhen: 14 June\, 2017 (rain date 15 June)\, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm\, all ages \nWhere: Bognor Marsh\, meet at the parking lot at Grey Rd 18 and Concession 4. \nRegister: Chris Rickard \, crickard@sympatico.ca\, (705)444-6671 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterflies-of-bognor-marsh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170611T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055535 CREATED:20230117T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201929Z UID:6798-1497175200-1497175200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Field & Forest Birds of the Blue Mountains 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/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR