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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What is Stoney Orchard Trail and Where is it?
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
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner. Discover the Avian Delights of this Birding Hot Spot.Register: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560
David Morris presents: “Resident Aliens”
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 … Continue reading David Morris presents: “Resident Aliens”
Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred Jazvac
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. NOTE: Brian Robin will be on ZOOM from 9:45 am … Continue reading Waterfowl Identification: Tips and Techniques presented by Fred Jazvac
Bob Knapp Old Growth Forest Hike
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
Beaver Valley Nature Hike
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 … Continue reading Beaver Valley Nature Hike
Lake Eugenia Water Birds with David Turner
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.
Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More
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.comReminder: social distancing will be in place, and masks should be quickly available in the case of inadvertent closer contact … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More
Resilience with Marilyn Struthers and John Anderson
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.Watch the film, and then come for a discussion about what we can do to play our … Continue reading Resilience with Marilyn Struthers and John Anderson
Hope Bay Nature Reserve with Bob Gray, Geology and More
Hope Bay Nature Reserve with Bob Gray, Geology and More -Exploring 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 … Continue reading Hope Bay Nature Reserve with Bob Gray, Geology and More
Owl Prowl with Jarmo Jalava and Miptoon (Anthony Chegahno)
Owl Prowl with Jarmo Jalava and Miptoon (Anthony Chegahno)Date: Friday, November 20, 2020Time: 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)Limit: 8 participants. Public Health Guidelines to be observed.Register: John Dickson at jwdickso@gmail.com
Great Lakes Aquatic Species at Risk presented by Kat Lucas
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.This will be a ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join will be sent in an e-Herald closer to Nov. 26th. The webinar will … Continue reading Great Lakes Aquatic Species at Risk presented by Kat Lucas
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.