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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Indigenous Interpretive Hike with Jason Johnston
10am to 12:30/1pm Monday October 4, 2021 - Indigenous Interpretive Hike with Jason Johnston, MScMeet in Cape Croker Park - at the Bruce Trail Parking area. Bring a lunch to enjoy in the park afterwards.Limit 10 - to Register and receive map link, email JasonJohnstonSedore@gmail.com"Since time immemorial the Anishinaabek people have understood our connection to … Continue reading Indigenous Interpretive Hike with Jason Johnston
Fall Colour Hike with Lilla Fodor
Fall Colour Hike with Lilla FodorJoin us for a spectacular fall colour hike across the top of Beaver Valley, down through Bowles Gully and back up through the Kimberley Forest. This is a 4 hour hilly hike taking in parts of the Beaver Valley Ski Club hills with long views over Beaver Valley, a stroll though the … Continue reading Fall Colour Hike with Lilla Fodor
Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher
10am to Noon, Monday October 11, Thanksgiving DayTrout Hollow Saunter - with Robert Burcher.Limit 12 - meet at Riverside Community Centre (map)157707 7th Line, MeafordFollowing in the footsteps of John Muir.As a follow up to the recent Grand Opening of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy's Trout Hollow Nature Reserve, OSFN offers this educational walk, with Author, … Continue reading Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher
The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend with Adam Shoalts
Thursday, October 14, 2021Join professional explorer and #1 national best-selling author Adam Shoalts as he returns to tell us about his latest adventure and launch his brand new book, The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend. … Continue reading The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend with Adam Shoalts
Algonquin Arch Geology Hike with Bob Gray
Algonquin Arch Geology Hike with Bob Gray.Examine the landslide zones and slumping near Georgian Peaks, as well as the ancient Fossil Beds at Delphi Point and Craigleith. Car Pooling may be possible at 1:30PM from Owen Sound at Home DepotRegister: kemblemt1@gmail.com or 519-371-9128
Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hikewith Bob Knapp
Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp Meet 9:15 am at Grey Roots to drive together or carpool. Hike 6 kilometres. This magnificent, cathedral-like forest, is also home to many fungi, the pretty Rocklyn Creek, plus a lovely, terraced waterway, and the terrain can be uneven in places. Hike … Continue reading Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hikewith Bob Knapp
Water Birds & More, with David Turner
***Postponed to Oct 30th due to heavy rains***Sat Oct 30 9:30-Noon Water Birds & More, with David TurnerA chance to check up on the birdlife around the shores, river banks, wetlands, and more; to learn who has just flown in, who is planning to stay, and who will be winging away southwards soon.Reg: fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com 519-924 … Continue reading Water Birds & More, with David Turner
Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin
Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie MartinSaturday November 6th, 2:00-5:00 pm, Harrison ParkMax group size 25 (drop in/out style rather than hike)Meet in Harrison Park (by the river just east of the playground washrooms, see attached map) to learn tips on how to identify aquatic insects like (larval) dragonflies, damselflies, mayflies, caddisflies and more. I will have tables … Continue reading Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin
Exploring the Geology of the North Shore, Manitoulin and Lake Superior
Exploring the Geology of the North Shore, Manitoulin and Lake SuperiorJenna McGuire will share what she has learned exploring the geology to the north of Grey-Bruce and how it ties into local geological and cultural stories. (If in person, Jenna will bring a variety of local and northern specimens for viewing.)Please be aware that the OSFN … Continue reading Exploring the Geology of the North Shore, Manitoulin and Lake Superior
Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More
Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Kiah Jasper. Join Kiah for this OSFN Tradition. Ducks, grebes, loons - you can search for them all! There may also be some inland spots where winter finches and juncos have replaced warblers.A fall tradition you won’t want to miss, checking the shorelines and the Sound itself with migration well … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More
Monarchs: Concerns & Conservation with Audrey Armstrong
Monarchs: Concerns & Conservation - Audrey Armstrong’s great passion is monarch butterflies. This illustrated talk, with photography by Willy Waterton, will include: an update on the status of the population; conservation strategies and recent scientific research concerning monarch butterflies; plus, descriptions of the monarch’s lifecycle here in Bruce Grey, in California and at overwintering sites … Continue reading Monarchs: Concerns & Conservation with Audrey Armstrong
Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) Dec 14, 2021 - Jan 5, 2022OSFN members are invited to participate in CBC's across Grey-Bruce. Counts are held on different dates throughout the CBC period in Owen Sound, Meaford, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Hanover, Wiarton, Pike Bay, Cape Chin & Bruce National Park. Watch the HTH & E-Heralds for dates … Continue reading Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
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.