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UID:6628-1318532400-1318532400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:The Fascinating\, Challenging Gulls
DESCRIPTION:Well known Ontario birder\, Jean Iron will help us learn to recognize and appreciate the 21 gull species found in Ontario with tips on identification\, plumages and where and when to see rare gulls. Jean is a seasoned naturalist\, educator\, bird photographer and former president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists\, Her specific interests are shorebirds\, grassland birds and waterbirds.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-fascinating-challenging-gulls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20111001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20111001T200000
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UID:6638-1317499200-1317499200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Hike to Malcolm Bluff
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Andy Koshan on a hike to explore Malcolm Bluff – a future nature reserve on the Bruce.  This trip will allow us to visit a place we’ll learn about at the Sept. 18 indoor meeting.  Limit: 12 people.Register with Andy\, 519-372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/hike-to-malcolm-bluff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110917T130000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201129Z
CREATED:20230117T201129Z
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UID:6637-1316264400-1316264400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:I.D. Workshop on Asters and Goldenrods
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist and OSFN life member Joan Crowe on this outing to collect and identify fall’s asters and goldenrods.  WE’ll walk the trails at Hibou Conservation Area\, then spread our finds out on picnic tables at the water-side shelter.  Here\, Joan will instruct us in identification.  Bring your copy of Asters\, Goldenrods and Fleabanes of Grey & Bruce Counties\, a hand lens\, and a note book.  Limit:  10 people.  Meet in the main parking lot at Hibou Conservation Area (on the water side of the road) at 1 pm.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/i-d-workshop-on-asters-and-goldenrods/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110911T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201129Z
CREATED:20230117T201129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201129Z
UID:6636-1315735200-1315735200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:A Visit to Keppel Henge
DESCRIPTION:To recognize the millennium\, Steve Irvine\, photographer and potter\, and Bill Loney\, owner of Keppel Croft Farm and Gardens\, undertook a project with historical\, astronomical\, sculptural and spiritual references.  “Keppel Henge” is located at Keppel Croft farm near Big Bay.  Steve will lead us on a tour of this magical site.  We’ll meet to carpool at the tourism office at Springmount at 9 am and at Bluewater Park in Wiarton at 9:30.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-visit-to-keppel-henge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110908T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201059Z
CREATED:20230117T201059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201059Z
UID:6627-1315508400-1315508400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Unique Plants and Plant Communities of the Bruce Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Mark Carabetta of Ontario Nature will focus on unique plants and plant communities\, including globally rare plants\, found on Ontario Nature’s six nature reserves on the Bruce Peninsula.  He will also provide an update on recent protection projects on the Peninsula including the Malcolm Bluff and the Indian Road parcel near Chief’s Point.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/unique-plants-and-plant-communities-of-the-bruce-peninsula/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110612T090000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201058Z
CREATED:20230117T201058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201058Z
UID:6625-1307869200-1307869200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Photographing Wild Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Now for something completely different\, join Doug Pedwell and view the Oliphant Fens through your camera’s view finder or LCD screen.  Take this opportunity to enhance your photographic skills on some of the unique and provincially rare plants found in this area.  3 Hours.  Limit 15. Reserve your spot by contacting Doug at 519-797-5564 or dougpedwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/photographing-wild-flowers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110609T180000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201059Z
CREATED:20230117T201059Z
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UID:6626-1307642400-1307642400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Attracting Butterflies and Moths to your Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pot luck supper\, 6:00 PM at St. Andrews Church\, Bring a food dish to serve 8 to 10 and dishes and cutlery for yourself. Please note we are asking members to bring a $5:00 donation for conservation. Kerry Jarvis will share with stories and images on how you can attract butterflies and moths to your gardens. The careful selection of plants for caterpillars\, butterflies and moths is essential to draw these beautiful creatures to your property.\nKerry is an educator\, naturalist\, gardener and traveller\, author and photographer. He is a member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy\, Toronto Entomological Association\, and Halton Hills Camera Club. His articles and images have appeared in a variety of publications and have won numerous awards. Please http://www.kerryjarvis.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/attracting-butterflies-and-moths-to-your-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110514T080000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201044Z
CREATED:20230117T201044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201044Z
UID:6624-1305360000-1305360000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Watching with Alfred Raab
DESCRIPTION:Alfred\, a veteran OFO hike leader\, will take us to areas in Wiarton\, Sky Lake\, Isaac Lake\, Oliphant\, and North Sauble Beach searching for spring migrants.  Meet at Tim Horton’s at 8:00 AM in Wiarton.  The tour will last about 4 hours. Limit 15 people.Contact Fred Jazvac to register: 797-3332 or jazvacfb@bmts.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bird-watching-with-alfred-raab-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110512T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201044Z
CREATED:20230117T201044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201044Z
UID:6623-1305226800-1305226800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Birds According to Mark
DESCRIPTION:Rare birds\, common birds\, local birds\, from the extremes to the everyday stuff.  Mark Wiercinski will share his knowledge (and also no doubt\, his keen sense of humour) and do his best not to talk longer than an hour.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birds-according-to-mark/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110508T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201044Z
CREATED:20230117T201044Z
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UID:6622-1304848800-1304848800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Escarpment Rambles
DESCRIPTION:This outing will begin with a hike to explore the cliffs and woodlands of the escarpment above the Bayview Estates.  The trail was developed and is maintained by the residents of the sub-division with open access to the public.  Following our exploration of this open trail\, we will head to Irish Block Line and the site of the Bruce Trail Conservancy Meadow Wetlands property.  The trail here provides a wonderful mix of woodland\, old fields and beaver meadows.  Enjoy this outing to little known patches of the escarpment.  Pack a lunch.  Registration:  Peter Middleton (519) 376-3242
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/escarpment-rambles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110502T180000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201044Z
CREATED:20230117T201044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201044Z
UID:6621-1304359200-1304359200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Birding at the Fidler's
DESCRIPTION:Mondays on May 2\, 9\, 16 and 30 at 6:00 PM.  Join Dave Fidler or other leaders for nature walks/hikes (with emphasis on birds) at Fidler’s Green.  We’ll hike through mature woods that Dave has been managing for birds and visit a wetland with species such as Common Moorhen\, Virginia and Sora Rails.  No registration required\, just show up.\nDirections to Fidler’s Green\, from Owen Sound:  Take Highway 21 to Jackson and turn right.  Go one block north and turn left at the “T” junction.  Go one block west and turn right on Old School Road.  Fidler’s Green is about 1 KM ahead on your left.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/birding-at-the-fidlers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110424T140000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201043Z
CREATED:20230117T201043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201043Z
UID:6620-1303653600-1303653600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:A Visit to Spring's Ephemeral Ponds
DESCRIPTION:In early spring\, ephemeral ponds appear on the forest floor as the ice and snow melt away.  We’ll join the Young Naturalists for this outing to the Hibou Conservation Area to look for the invertebrates found in ephemeral ponds.  Dress warmly and wear rubber boots. Meet in the parking lot of the first Hibou entrance as you come from Owen Sound\, on the right hand (east) side of the road.  Limit 20 adults plus Young Nats.  Please register with Andy\, 372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-visit-to-springs-ephemeral-ponds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110414T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201029Z
CREATED:20230117T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201029Z
UID:6619-1302807600-1302807600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:On the Reefs in the Philippines
DESCRIPTION:Local teachers\, Deane Atherton and Dawn Hollyer spent April/May 2011 in the Philippines\, where they worked as volunteers on a survey of reef life.  The job involved two intensive weeks of training in which they learned to recognize 50 genera of fish\, followed by 6 weeks of reef surveys around the Philippines.  Deane will tell us about this adventure\, illustrating this talk with his photos.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/on-the-reefs-in-the-philippines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110320T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201029Z
CREATED:20230117T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201029Z
UID:6618-1300615200-1300615200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Hot Spathes and Hidden Holes
DESCRIPTION:Or should we call it skunk cabbages and sinkholes.  It’s early spring and in the Beaverdale Bog north of Markdale.  The bog forms the upper reaches of the Saugeen River Watershed.  Water from the bog also escapes down sinkholes into the Beaver Valley.  We will visit a couple of GSCA properties in the bog\, watching for early plants responding to the melt.  This will be a four hour tour by car and on foot – be prepared for wet conditions.  For details of meeting place\, call 519-538-4368 or fboyd@bmts.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/hot-spathes-and-hidden-holes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110310T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201029Z
CREATED:20230117T201029Z
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UID:6617-1299783600-1299783600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:From the Andromeda Galaxy to a Spider's Eye
DESCRIPTION:Wiarton-area potter\, Steve Irvine\, is also a noted photographer\, photographing everything from stars to macro views of nature.  His photos have appeared in National Geographic\, Natural History\, Science and several astronomy magazines.  Steve will show us some of his best nature photos\, including some taken with the ceramic pinhole cameras that he makes.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/from-the-andromeda-galaxy-to-a-spiders-eye/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110212T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201029Z
CREATED:20230117T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201029Z
UID:6616-1297504800-1297504800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Signs of Winter Life
DESCRIPTION:Trapper Verle Barfoot will lead us on a search for signs of winter wildlife in the Glen Conservation Area near Copper Kettle. This trip will take place either Feb. 12 or Feb. 19 depending on the conditions.  Bring snowshoes or skis and meet at the Glenn Parking area at 10:00 AM .  Bring binoculars\, a snack\, and a thermos of hot drink.  Limit 20 people.  Register with Lorraine: 519-372-0322 or lorraine@apropos.ca
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/signs-of-winter-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110210T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201028Z
CREATED:20230117T201028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201028Z
UID:6615-1297364400-1297364400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Friends of Oliphant Coastal Environments (FOOCE)
DESCRIPTION:Donna Stewart\, the Chair of FOOCE\, will talk about this relatively young but extremely active and successful volunteer conservation group.  FOOCE’s vision is “to preserve the unique fen\, alvar and Beach/grassland ecosystems of the Oliphant mainland community and adjacent Fishing Islands”.  Her presentation will tell us of surveys\, findings and achievements that the group has seen so far.  It will provide an important update on the work of this group to ensure the future of this magical and important section of the Lake Huron shoreline.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/friends-of-oliphant-coastal-environments-fooce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110113T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201014Z
CREATED:20230117T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201014Z
UID:6614-1294945200-1294945200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:India: Temples\, Tigers and Peacocks
DESCRIPTION:As one considers the most populous nation in the world\, conjured images of India rarely turn to diverse landscapes and fascinating wildlife.  It is an ancient land teeming with people and intriguing cultures\, but it also possesses a wonderful array of wild creatures and spectacular birds.  Peter Middleton will take us on a tour to this spell binding sub-continent and some of its remarkable parks.  If winter is getting to you\, this program will be the perfect antidote.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/india-temples-tigers-and-peacocks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20110109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20110109T130000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201014Z
CREATED:20230117T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201014Z
UID:6613-1294578000-1294578000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Snow Shoe Outing in Harrison Park
DESCRIPTION:Join our new program director\, Andy Koshan\, on a snowshoe hike to experience the joys of winter.  With a little luck\, it will be a sunny\, clear\, clod day.  We’ll follow up with a hot chocolate at the Harrison Park Inn.  Meet at the Inn at 1:00 PM.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/snow-shoe-outing-in-harrison-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101209T193000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200958Z
CREATED:20230117T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200958Z
UID:6607-1291923000-1291923000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Members' Night hosted by Jim Ansell
DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of OSFN members’ slides\, displays\, art\, collections and compositions focusing on the natural world.  A limit of 10 slides and 10 minutes of presentation.  Register your presentation with Jim Ansell at (519) 376-2775 or by e-mail\, jansell@sympatico.ca.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/members-night-hosted-by-jim-ansell-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101204T080000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201013Z
CREATED:20230117T201013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201013Z
UID:6610-1291449600-1291449600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Counts
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Hart’s Tongue Herald and the OSFN e-Herald for dates and information for this year’s Christmas Bird Counts in Owen Sound\, Wiarton\, Meaford\, Hanover/Walkerton and Saugeen Shores.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/christmas-bird-counts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101111T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200959Z
CREATED:20230117T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200959Z
UID:6608-1289502000-1289502000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Bats
DESCRIPTION:Join world-renowned bat specialist Professor Brock Fenton (UWO) as he explores the secret lives of bats.  His talk will include basic bat biology\, echolocation\, conservation (including white-nosed syndrome among Ontario’s bats)\, and the relationship between bats and people.  Professor Fenton will also share observations that he and his research teams have made both in Canada and around the world.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-secret-lives-of-bats/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101107T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201013Z
CREATED:20230117T201013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201013Z
UID:6611-1289124000-1289124000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Around the Bay Waterfowl Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join Fred for the annual waterfowl tour around Owen Sound Bay.  With winter approaching\, waterfowl are on the move.  Target species are loons\, grebes\, scoters and flotillas of diving ducks.\nMeet at Harry Lumley Bayshore Arena south parking lot at 10:00 AM for this 4 hour outing.  Dress appropriately for a waterfront environment.  Bring lunch\, snacks\, and drinks.  Contact Fred Jazvac to register at 519-797-3332 or jazvacfb@bmts.com
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/around-the-bay-waterfowl-outing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101016T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T201014Z
CREATED:20230117T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201014Z
UID:6612-1287223200-1287223200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Karst Topography of the Bruce
DESCRIPTION:Karst specialist Darrell Cowell will take us on a tour of the St. Edmund’s karst cave system. We’ll start at the entrance to the system behind St. Edmund’s museum\, then drive to Little Cove and hike along the shore to the place where the cave system empties out into Georgian Bay.\nWe’ll meet at Highway 6 and Little Cove Road at 10:00 AM.  The tour will run about 4 hours. Please register with Lorraine at 372-0322 or by email: lorraine@appropos.ca
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/karst-topography-of-the-bruce/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101014T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200959Z
CREATED:20230117T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200959Z
UID:6609-1287082800-1287082800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:ON THE WIND: a discussion of Raptors and the Wind Industry
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Dance will present results of his Master’s Research into raptor behaviour and mortality at a 66-turbine wind facility near Port Burwell\, on Lake Erie. HIs findings may surprise you.  He will compare his findings with studies in Spain and Norway.  Kevin has done monitoring on nearly 20 wind farms in Ontario.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/on-the-wind-a-discussion-of-raptors-and-the-wind-industry/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20101003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20101003T130000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200958Z
CREATED:20230117T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200958Z
UID:6606-1286110800-1286110800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Trees of Owen Sound
DESCRIPTION:Well-known botanist and OSFN Life Member Joan Crowe will take us on a walking tour of the streets of Owen Sound to see some of the rare\, large and unusual trees of the city.  We’ll walk some of the routes featured in the OSFN publication Exploring an Urban forest – Owen Sound’s Heritage of Trees.  (Available from the Ginger Press\, $14.95)\nMeet in the parking area on the west side of the OS farmers’ market\, near the river\, at 1 pm.  Please register with Andy Koshan (519) 372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/trees-of-owen-sound/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20100925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20100925T130000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200958Z
CREATED:20230117T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200958Z
UID:6605-1285419600-1285419600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:West Coast Landscapes:  Alvars and Fens
DESCRIPTION:Join Dian Wood on a trip to explore the Oliphant Fen system along the Huron coast.  Many fen plants are still blooming at this date:  Kalm’s lobelia\, Ohio goldenrod\, smaller fringed gentian\, small-flowering purple gerardia\, and nodding ladies tresses among others.  The trip will start at St. Jean Point\, then move to Petrel Point\, and finally Oliphant.\nMeet at the Tim Horton’s in Wiarton at 1 pm and we’ll carpool from there.  Register with Peter Middleton\, (519) 376-3242 or peter.middleton@sympatico.ca.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/west-coast-landscapes-alvars-and-fens/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20100912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20100912T200000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200944Z
CREATED:20230117T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200944Z
UID:6604-1284321600-1284321600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Ferns of the Niagara Escarpment
DESCRIPTION:Join GSC staffer Chris Hachey and hike the Inglis Falls trails to find common and unusual ferns that flourish in the woods along the Escarpment.  Meet at 1 pm – Grey Sauble Conservation Parking Area.  Register with Andy Koshan\, 519-372-9480 or akoshan@yahoo.ca.  Limit of 20 participants.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/ferns-of-the-niagara-escarpment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20100909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20100909T190000
DTSTAMP:20230117T200944Z
CREATED:20230117T200944Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom 35:A Photographer's Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Last year at Age 35\, Ethan sold his house\, bought a camper van and began an epic road trip around the continent.  See the photos and hear the stories\, living the dream of a wanderlust photographer.  His presentation showcases the best photos\, and adventures from his travels\, with a sprinkling of humour and adventure.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/freedom-35a-photographers-adventure/
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SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas bird count for butterflies.  For more info:  http://friendsofmacgregor.org.
URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/naba-butterfly-count/
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