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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200429T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203104Z UID:6909-1588154400-1588154400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:A Search for Trail-marker Trees. Interpretive Hike at Neyaashiinigmiing with Lenore Keeshig. DESCRIPTION:A Search for Trail-marker Trees. Interpretive Hike at Neyaashiinigmiing with Lenore Keeshig.\nMax 12\nBring a lunch\nLocation: Meet at intersection of the Boundary Road and Sydney Bay Road Register: lenorekeeshig@gmail.com \nWed. April 29\, 10AM to 1-2PM URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-search-for-trail-marker-trees-interpretive-hike-at-neyaashiinigmiing-with-lenore-keeshig/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203103Z UID:6905-1589482800-1589482800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:A Turtle Talk with Bob Bowles DESCRIPTION:If Turtles Could Talk – Learn about Ontario’s Turtles and more\, with Robert Bowles – a Turtle’s Best Friend. Bob will advise what people can do to help turtles. “They are coming under great pressure now with habitat loss due to development\, increased traffic and people who have no regard for these interesting creatures.” URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-turtle-talk-with-bob-bowles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200527T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203118Z UID:6910-1590571800-1590571800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Springtime Woodland Stroll with hosts John Bakker and Christina Milani DESCRIPTION:Springtime Woodland Stroll with hosts John Bakker and Christina Milani. Tour their richly diverse\, and mostly wooded property.\nLimit: 16\nPlease register with Christina at milanicvm1999@gmail.com (519) 376-7098 and to receive directions. \nWed. May 27 9:30-11:30AM URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/springtime-woodland-stroll-with-hosts-john-bakker-and-christina-milani/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200607T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200607T070000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203118Z UID:6911-1591513200-1591513200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Birding\, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski DESCRIPTION: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.\nMax 4 plus leader\, Mark = total of 5 \nReg: Mark Wiercinski \nbiomark@icloud.com or 519-379-0437 \nWhere: To Be Determined. The general location is Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve \nSun.June 7\, 7AM to 11AM\nplus\, if there are more than four interested for June 7\, Mark is offering a repeat event on June 14.\nSunday June 14\, 7AM to 11AM URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-botany-and-ecology-at-bayview-escarpment-forest-with-mark-wiercinski/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203133Z UID:6915-1591902000-1591902000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (Zoom Format) DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists will go ahead using a Zoom format due to Covid-19 restrictions. Our Constitution requires that we hold the AGM within 6 months of the end of our business financial year\, December 31. We will be meeting those requirements.\nThe Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday\, June 11\, 2020 starting at 7 pm. \nHere are some important instructions. \n1. In advance of the meeting day\, please download Zoom onto your computer or upgrade your account to the most recent version. \n2. Review the Annual General Meeting Reports. \n3. If\, before the day of the meeting\, you are aware of any questions you would like to ask\, or concerns you would like to have addressed\, please forward them to directors@osfn.ca so that you are not missed. Additional questions or comments may be brought forward during the meeting as need be. (Zoom does allow for some discussion\, but depending on how many people are in attendance\, it can be awkward.) \n4. The Zoom link will be sent out to members and to any non-members who send their request to newsletter@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca and would like to attend. Please send your request before 9am\, Tuesday\, June 9\, 2020. \nWe would like to thank the Friends of MacGregor Point Park and Kathleen Chayer for their assistance in providing their Zoom account for our meeting. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-zoom-format/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T070000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203133Z UID:6916-1592118000-1592118000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Birding\, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski DESCRIPTION:Birding\, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski\nTune in to the sounds and open your eyes to experience the richness of the Forest in Spring. \nCovid 19 Group Size restrictions are changing so Mark can accept additional people on this hike. \nMaximum 9 plus leader\, Mark\, totalling 10. \nRegister with Mark Wiercinski\,biomark@icloud.com or 519-379-0437 \nWhere: To Be Determined. The general location is Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve \nSunday June 14\, 7AM to 11AM \nMark might consider an additional time slot if this one fills. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-botany-and-ecology-at-bayview-escarpment-forest-with-mark-wiercinski-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203133Z UID:6917-1592157600-1592157600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Birding\, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski\, Evening DESCRIPTION:Birding\, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski\nTune in to the sounds and open your eyes to experience the richness of the Forest in Spring. \nCovid 19 Group Size restrictions are changing so Mark can accept additional people on this hike. \nMaximum 9 plus leader\, Mark\, totalling 10. \nRegister with Mark Wiercinski\,biomark@icloud.com or 519-379-0437 \nWhere: To Be Determined. The general location is Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve \nSunday June 14\, 6PM to ??? URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-botany-and-ecology-at-bayview-escarpment-forest-with-mark-wiercinski-evening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203118Z UID:6912-1593003600-1593003600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach. W/Lynne Richardson DESCRIPTION: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.\nMax.15 \nReg: lynnerichardson@rogers.com \nWed. June 24\, 1 p.m. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/piping-plovers-a-visit-to-sauble-beach-w-lynne-richardson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203134Z UID:6918-1594112400-1594112400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Railtrail Ramble with David Morris DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, July 7\, 2020 (rain date Thursday\, July 9\, 2020)Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 a.m.\nWhere: Walk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back)\, looking at some of the less common (or at least\, less known) flora found along the way. Our route will take us past or through several wetlands\, some of which are quite large\, so you may want to bring your binoculars for birds\, turtles\, frogs\, etc.\nLimit: 10 people.\nContact David Morris for directions.\nOSFN members have first priority – but please register early to avoid disappointment.\nContact: David Morris\, 519-376-1304 or davidtmorris@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/railtrail-ramble-with-david-morris-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200825T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200825T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20230117T203134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T203134Z UID:6919-1598362200-1598362200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Indian River Excursion with David Morris DESCRIPTION: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. \nNote: rough\, uneven footing including loose cobble. \nLimit: 10 people. \nMeet at the parking lot for the Indian Falls Conservation Area (ball diamond\, tennis courts). \nOSFN members have first priority – but please register early to avoid disappointment. \nContact: David Morris\, 519-376-1304 or davidtmorris@rogers.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/indian-river-excursion-with-david-morris-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200909T150539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T200927Z UID:5316-1599764400-1599771600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi. DESCRIPTION:Let’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 dive deep into the soil of the forest floor to see this mysterious world! \nThis is our first ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join were sent in an e-Herald (Sept 9th\, 2020). Didn’t receive an e-herald or have any questions\, please contact web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca \nThanks for your patience as we change with the times! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/jenna-mcguire-presents-the-life-of-fungi/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NCN_2018_09-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200909T181654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T200857Z UID:5428-1599917400-1599926400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher DESCRIPTION: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 from the 7th concession ofMeaford to the Trout Hollow site where John Muir lived for two yearsin the 1800’s. History\, nature\, archaeology and discussion of the recent“Muir as a Racist” controversy\, all in one afternoon!Register: burcherphoto@gmail.com or 519-599-6195 \n\n\n\nRobert Burcher explaining the economics of John Muir’s time. (Photo by Brian Robin) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/trout-hollow-robert-burcher/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/RBurcher.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200909T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T200222Z UID:5413-1600176600-1600185600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris DESCRIPTION: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 farmstead\, beside cropland\, through abandoned fields reverting to “nature” and through mature maple woods to Indian Falls. The focus this year will be on goldenrods (six species) and asters (seven species). \n\n\n\nLimit: 10 people. Contact David Morris for directions. \n\n\n\nOSFN members have first priority – but please register early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\nContact: David Morris\, 519-376-1304 or davidtmorris@rogers.com \n\n\n\n(Photo by Nancy Brown) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/sarawak-saunter-2-0-with-david-morris/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DavidMorrisByNancyBrown.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200915T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T181049Z UID:5456-1600335000-1600342200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest\, SW of Chatsworth. DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nHart’s Tongue Ferns at Anglesea (Photo by John Dickson) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/two-autumn-rambles-at-anglesea-nature-trails-managed-forest-sw-of-chatsworth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NCN_2019_10_04-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200924T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200915T180900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T180942Z UID:5460-1600939800-1600947000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest\, SW of Chatsworth. DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nHart’s Tongue Ferns at Anglesea (Photo by John Dickson) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/two-autumn-rambles-at-anglesea-nature-trails-managed-forest-sw-of-chatsworth-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NCN_2019_10_04-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200922T122213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T122214Z UID:5469-1601114400-1601121600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Ferns\, Mosses\, Geology with Jenna McGuire DESCRIPTION: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 tothe Peninsula’s bedrock.” Register: mcguirejennae@gmail.com \n\n\n\nJenna McGuire demonstrating properties and uses of ferns. (Photo by John Dickson) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/ferns-mosses-geology-with-jenna-mcguire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018_10_NCN_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201001T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200927T182314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T182315Z UID:5475-1601546400-1601551800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:What is Stoney Orchard Trail and Where is it? DESCRIPTION: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. Register: masonfam@sympatico.ca or 519-372-0597 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/what-is-stoney-orchard-trail-and-where-is-it/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200927T183112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T183113Z UID:5477-1602063000-1602072000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner DESCRIPTION:Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner. Discover the Avian Delights of this Birding Hot Spot.Register: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560 \n\n\n\nCommon Loon on Lake Eugenia  – August 22\,  Photo by David Turner URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/lake-eugenia-water-birds-with-david-turner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DavidTurner_2020_09.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201008T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201006T124257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T122635Z UID:5486-1602183600-1602189000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:David Morris presents: “Resident Aliens” DESCRIPTION:David will focus on a selection of plants that have been here so long that we all take them for granted as being part of the landscape\, except that they are all introduced species. Most are herbaceous but there are a few woody ones too\, and alien plants are still being set loose into the environment\, even today.This is our second ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join were sent in an e-Herald (Oct 4th\, 2020). The webinar will be open at 6:45pm to sort any technical difficulties.Didn’t receive an e-herald but would still like to participate? Please contact web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca \n\n\n\nThanks for your patience as we change with the times! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/david-morris-presents-resident-aliens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DavidMorrisByNancyBrown.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20210109T211058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T211100Z UID:5632-1602669600-1602676800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred Jazvac DESCRIPTION:Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred JazvacDate: Wednesday\, October 14Time: 10 amDuring this Webinar\, Fred will provide tips and techniques guaranteed to help you with your waterfowl identification. Before joining\, ensure you are familiar with ZOOM.  Do this in advance of the recommended 9:45 am login.  \n\n\n\nNOTE: Brian Robin will be on ZOOM from 9:45 am to help with any trouble shooting and provide guidelines /etiquette rules at the beginning of the meeting. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/waterfowl-identification-tips-and-techniques-presented-by-fred-jazvac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201017T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200927T183355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T183357Z UID:5479-1602927000-1602939600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Bob Knapp Old Growth Forest Hike DESCRIPTION:Bob Knapp Old Growth Forest Hike\, 6KM\, in the Marshall Woods. Bring water and snack. Terrain can be uneven. Register: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255 \n\n\n\nBob Knapp measuring a really old cedar tree. (Photo by Brian Robin) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bob-knapp-old-growth-forest-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/OSFN_Old_growth_w_B_Knapp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20200927T183614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T183615Z UID:5481-1603189800-1603200600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Beaver Valley Nature Hike DESCRIPTION:Join John Burton of the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club for a three hour tour of the newly completed Stew Hilts Loop Trail. Highlights will include old growth maple/beech forest on the Beaver Valley western slope\, the waterfall\, plus the view from the lookout\, across to Old Baldy and east to Eugenia Falls. Please bring a lunch or snack.Good footing\, excellent trail\, medium difficulty with some up and downs over the length of the trail. Walking sticks are a good idea. There are no bathroom facilities during the hike.Meet at Johnston’s side road parking lot. This road runs east off of Grey Road 32 between Markdale and Flesherton.Register with John Burton at jburtonesp@yahoo.ca or 519-379-4823 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/beaver-valley-nature-hike/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201101T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20210109T210830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T210831Z UID:5630-1604223000-1604232000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday November 1Time: 9:30 am to NoonDiscover the Avian Delights of this Birding Hot Spot.Register: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560  Reminder – social distancing will be in place\, and masks should be quickly available in the case of inadvertent closer contact than planned. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in regards to COVID-19.  URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/lake-eugenia-water-birds-with-david-turner-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201101T202652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T202653Z UID:5498-1604829600-1604844000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Birding Around the Bay - Waterfowl and More DESCRIPTION:Sun Nov 8\, 10am – 2pm Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl andMore with Erik Van Den Kieboom\, and Kiah Jasper.A fall tradition!  Meet at the front of the Owen Sound Bayshore Community Centre.Register:erikkieboom@outlook.com and/or kiahjasper@gmail.com \n\n\n\nReminder: social distancing will be in place\, and masks should be quickly available in the case of inadvertent closer contact than planned. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in regards to COVID-19. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-around-the-bay-waterfowl-and-more/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201112T031524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T031753Z UID:5515-1605207600-1605214800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Resilience with Marilyn Struthers and John Anderson DESCRIPTION:The Field Naturalists welcome John Anderson & Marilyn Struthers in a conversation about our beautiful community and climate change. The film Resilience was created locally to build awareness and engagement in the most pressing threat to our natural environment in our life times. \n\n\n\nWatch the film\, and then come for a discussion about what we can do to play our part in preserving the beautiful landscapes we live in.  John and Marilyn will talk about how they came to be a part of local film-making\, what has happened since and what are others doing in our community now. They will create the opportunity to meet in small groups and think together about what we are thinking about and doing now – and how our contributions can fit together. \n\n\n\nJoin a ZOOM meeting where Marilyn Struthers and John Anderson will facilitate and host a discussion motivated by the film Resilience: Transforming our Community.Those participating will form small discussion groups (break out groups).  These groups will cover certain topics and issues; and will then be drawn into a sharing of discussion/planning results and a wrap up.Anyone planning to attend the ZOOM event on November 12\, is asked to watch this movie in advance of the meeting. You can find the film on You Tube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i0mbMcQmrg&feature=youtu.be \n\n\n\nOr visit the Resilience webpage for more information about the project:https://resiliencedoc.info/ \n\n\n\nDetails on how to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out in an e-Herald Wednesday Nov. 11th. Or email web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca for the links! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/resilience-with-marilyn-struthers-and-john-anderson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201114T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201114T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201102T231855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T231856Z UID:5500-1605360600-1605371400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Hope Bay Nature Reserve with Bob Gray\, Geology and More DESCRIPTION: Hope Bay Nature Reserve with Bob Gray\, Geology and More – \n\n\n\nExploring amazing potholes and sinkholes at Hope Bay Nature Reserve\, along with these highlights –            “Right now\, for the folks that enjoy botany\, there are a good number of cut leaved grape fern and leathery grape fern present at the site. For wildlife enthusiasts\, there are several beech trees present with bear claw marks on them from feeding on beech nuts at some point in the past.  For the physical geography buffs\, the sink holes are amazing (photos do not do them justice).As the sinkholes are off trail\, it tends to be a bit more of a rugged hike than just hiking on the Bruce Trail.  Participants will need to be in decent physical shape to be able to do this.”                                                          Meet at the Bruce Trail on the Albemarle/Eastnor Town Line.                Register with Bob Gray at kemblemt1@gmail.com or 519-371-9128Due to COVID\, people are going to have to respect physical distancing\, and wear a mask if they wish. \n\n\n\nCut-Leaved Grape Fern (Bob Gray) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/hope-bay-nature-reserve-with-bob-gray-geology-and-more/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BobGrayLeatheryGrapeFern-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201118T144910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T152333Z UID:5572-1605893400-1605902400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Jarmo Jalava and Miptoon (Anthony Chegahno) DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowl with Jarmo Jalava and Miptoon (Anthony Chegahno) \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, November 20\, 2020 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:30PM to 8PMGeneral location: Neyaashiinigmiing (Chippewas of Nawash First Nation). Directions to Owl Prowl meeting location will be shared with confirmed participants. (alternate date Nov. 21) \n\n\n\nLimit: 8 participants. Public Health Guidelines to be observed. \n\n\n\nRegister: John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com \n\n\n\nBarred Owl (photo by Brian Robin) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/owl-prowl-with-jarmo-jalava-and-miptoon-anthony-chegahno/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG59992.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201123T143808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T143809Z UID:5585-1606417200-1606424400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Great Lakes Aquatic Species at Risk presented by Kat Lucas DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Zoo Great Lakes Program is providing this special presentation about some of the species at risk in the Great Lakes and how we can protect them. A question and answer period will follow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join will be sent in an e-Herald closer to Nov. 26th. The webinar will be open at 6:45pm to sort any technical difficulties. Didn’t receive an e-herald\, would still like to join or have any questions? Please contact web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/great-lakes-aquatic-species-at-risk-presented-by-kat-lucas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Great-Lakes-Presentation-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201206T150120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T030014Z UID:5589-1607626800-1607634000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Geology in the age of LiDAR: What new technology is telling us about Canada's last great ice sheets. With Dr. Nick Eyles DESCRIPTION:Geology in the age of LiDAR: What new technology is telling us about Canada’s last great ice sheets. With Dr. Nick EylesLight Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology is the key to autonomous driving and is also changing how the science of geology is done by allowing mapping of the earth’s surface in unprecedented detail. \n\n\n\nNick Eyles \n\n\n\nNick Eyles P. Geo holds a Ph.D (East Anglia) and D.Sc. (Leicester) and is Professor of Geology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) where he has taught for more than 33 years. His prime research interest is in glacial sedimentology and has over 30 years’ experience of field work on modern glaciers and ice sheets from Antarctica to the Arctic.  \n\n\n\nREAD THE REST OF NICKS BIO \n\n\n\nWatch Running On Empty\, an episode of The Nature of Things hosted by Nick Eyles on CBC Gem. (Direct link to CBC Gem)This is a ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join will be sent out in an eHerald closer to the event. The webinar will be open at 6:45pm to sort any technical difficulties.Didn’t receive an e-herald but would still like to participate? Please contact web@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca \n\n\n\nNick Eyles (Supplied Photo)\n\n\n\nThanks for your patience as we change with the times! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/geology-in-the-age-of-lidar-what-new-technology-is-telling-us-about-canadas-last-great-ice-sheets-with-dr-nick-eyles/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NickEyles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071905 CREATED:20201206T151158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201206T151159Z UID:5591-1608364800-1609866000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Grey Bruce Christmas Bird Counts\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:The local CBCs will be complying with all current public health guidelines and practicing physical distancing. It is our understanding that there will be no local in-person gatherings after the counts. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to participate in one or more counts\, please contact the Christmas Bird Count coordinator for the count area you are interested in. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2020 – Owen Sound Christmas Bird Count – Erik Van Den Kieboom – erikkieboom@outlook.comSaturday\, December 19\, 2020 – Hanover/Walkerton Christmas Bird Count – Gerard McNaughton – gmcnaughton@wightman.caSunday\, December 20\, 2020 – Wiarton Christmas Bird Count – Jarmo Jalava – jvjalava@gmail.comMonday\, December 28\, 2020 – Meaford Christmas Bird Count – Lynne Richardson – lynnerichardson@rogers.comMonday\, January 4\, 2021 – Saugeen Shores Christmas Bird Count – Kiah Jasper – kiahjasper@gmail.com \n\n\n\nInformation has not been received about the following local counts:Tobermory Christmas Bird Count – Tricia Robins – tricia.robins@canada.ca or Michael Butler – thomas.ormond@gmail.comKincardine Christmas Bird Count – James Turland – jaturland@gmail.comPike Bay Christmas Bird Count – Andrew Keaveney – uofgtwitcher@msn.comCape Chin Christmas Bird Count – Andrew Keaveney – uofgtwitcher@msn.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/grey-bruce-christmas-bird-counts-2020/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR