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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Events
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Three Waters, Documentary Film & AGM
Owen Sound Field Naturalists Annual General MeetingBay Room at the Bayshore Community CentreJune 13, 20245:45 pm (Social)6:30 pm (Meeting)The AGM Report includes updated Publications ReportThis Meeting will be in person only.Attendance by ZOOM is not an option. Followed by: Three Waters A documentary film presented by Scott Parent and his daughter AcadiaScott Parent and his daughter Acadia, present Three Waters, their … Continue reading Three Waters, Documentary Film & AGM
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Saugeen Valley Lookout – An outstanding opportunity to visit Nels Maher’s and John Weir’s Fern Garden
Thursday, June 20, - 10am - 3pm ***EVENT IS FULL***Saugeen Valley Lookout - An outstanding opportunity to visit Nels Maher's and John Weir’s Fern Garden. See Orchids, Birds and more on this 40 Acre Naturalized Property by the Saugeen River near Durham. Bring lunch, & enjoy tours by Brian & Clare Maher. Register: brianmaher599@hotmail.com or 705-728-1507
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A Woodlot Tour at Lily Oak County Forest with Carl Sadler
Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm to 3:30pm Description: Highlighting some of the history of the Lily Oak County Forest (and the Forest Plantation Management there). Maximum Number - 16. … Continue reading A Woodlot Tour at Lily Oak County Forest with Carl Sadler
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Beaverdale Bog Quest of Discovery with Rick Watt and/or Ann-Ida Beck
Date: Saturday, June 29 at 9am to 11am Description: The Beaverdale Bog is at the heart of a wetland complex west of the Beaver Valley and northeast of Markdale. Our leaders, Rick Watt and/or Ann-Ida Beck, will take us into this environment of harsh growing conditions and specialized plants for you to discover, and back … Continue reading Beaverdale Bog Quest of Discovery with Rick Watt and/or Ann-Ida Beck
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Mothing with Alan Macnaughton and Discovery Program Staff
The moths you see are different depending on the season and habitat. On Tuesday, July 16, Alan Macnaughton will be at MacGregor Point Provincial Park. Alan is a popular presenter with our Club. Alan plans to spend about half an hour with an indoor presentation in the Visitor Centre outlining some highlights of his life-long … Continue reading Mothing with Alan Macnaughton and Discovery Program Staff
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dragonfly!
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a dragonfly!Join OSFN at 10:00 am, Friday August 2nd*** (Rain Date: Saturday August 3rd, 10:00am) to learn more about Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), a group of ferocious and beautiful insects that has been dominating the sky (and water) for around 300 million years. Together we'll go over the difference between dragonflies … Continue reading It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dragonfly!
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Nature Therapy (aka Forest Bathing) Walk with Neil Baldwin
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024Time: 12:30 – 3:00 Ready to try experiencing nature in a different way? This gently-structured practice weaves together spending slow time in woodland areas, nature exploration, and elements of mindfulness to cultivate peace and calm while experiencing the natural world at a sensory level. At Neil Baldwin’s off-grid property near Keady.Distance: 1.5km Pace: … Continue reading Nature Therapy (aka Forest Bathing) Walk with Neil Baldwin
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Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong
Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm This is a family friendly event. How is it that monarch butterflies migrate 4,000 km to a place they’ve never been before? Why do we still need Citizen Scientists to assist in a North American monarch tagging initiative? How … Continue reading Monarch tagging workshop with Audrey Armstrong
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Moth Night Workshop with Alan Macnaughton
Moth Night and Morning Workshop with Alan Macnaughton There is both a Moth Night and a Moth morning Moth Night is Wed. Sep 4, from 8 pm to 10:30 pm and Moth morning is Thursday Sep 5, from 7 am to 9:30 or 10am. People are welcome to attend one or both - with their registration. There is … Continue reading Moth Night Workshop with Alan Macnaughton
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The Wonderful World of Bees, with Janine McGowan, M.Sc
Environmental Scientist and Beekeeper Janine McGowan will introduce us to many Bees of the World, plus the Bee biodiversity in Canada and to Honey Bees in particular. During her 6 years working and studying at the "Bee Lab" (U of Guelph's Honey Bee Research Centre), Janine revived their Apiculture Club, acted as President for 4 … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Bees, with Janine McGowan, M.Sc
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View The Partial Lunar Eclipse with John Hlynialuk
View The Partial Lunar Eclipse with John Hlynialuk Date: Tuesday, September 17Time: To Be Announced closer to the dateJoin John Hlynialuk for a night viewing of the partial lunar eclipse (probably at Kiwanis Soccer fields)To confirm, and for more details please register via email to jhlyn2024@gmail.comWaiver Sept 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse - Google Forms Waiver Information … Continue reading View The Partial Lunar Eclipse with John Hlynialuk
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Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp
Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp Date: Thursday September 19,Time: 9:30 - NoonA hike at the Bruce Trail Sydenham North Nature Reserve, a recently purchased magnificent BTC property. We will visit some significant locations on this 114 acre property. Terrain can be uneven in some places. Pace will be moderate. Cancelled if significant … Continue reading Sydenham North Nature Reserve Hike with Bob Knapp
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.