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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6813-1500552000-1500552000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Freshwater Mussel Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Todd Morris and some of his students on a freshwater mussel field trip in the Saugeen River. See mussels in their natural environment\, learn sampling techniques\, ID tips\, life history\, luring and possibly seining methods for fishes.\nTo whet your appetite\, see this earlier post rounding up a few articles on freshwater mussels. \nLimit: 15 people \nTime: 12pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Saugeen River\, Canoe access point #4. Concession Rd 10 west of Elmwood. \nBring:Chest waders\, hip waders\, rubber boots\, water shoes. Come prepared to get wet! Snacks and drinking water. \nRegister with: John Dickson\, jwdickso@gmail.com \nTodd Morris URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/freshwater-mussel-field-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170716T090000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6812-1500195600-1500195600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly ID Workshop (Ontario Nature) DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify Ontario’s butterflies with expert James Kamstra at the Kinghurst Nature Reserve.\nThis event is hosted by Ontario Nature\, please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/butterfly-id-workshop-tickets-27263095653 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterfly-id-workshop-ontario-nature/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201958Z UID:6806-1498219200-1498219200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Saugeen Valley Lookout – A Tour of Nels Maher and John Weir’s Fern Garden and 40 Acre Naturalized Property DESCRIPTION:Event: Saugeen Valley Lookout\nWhen: Friday\, June 23\, 2017 – (Rain Date Saturday\, June 24\, 2017)\n12 Noon – 3:00 pm – All Ages \nWhere: (Jean) Weir Family 1850 Homestead\nFire# 393687 Concession 2 West Grey\nDrive east on Highway 4 from the main intersection in Durham out of town to Eckert’s Shell. Turn left and head north on the 2nd Concession Road 2 km to the pine reforested property on the right hand side. Long lane in and watch out for turtles on the laneway. \nOther Info: See over 40 varieties of ferns in our rock garden and tour the property trails including a walk through the naturalized fields of the farm to the Saugeen River and into the swamp and pond areas at the front of the property to view ferns\, orchids and do a little bird watching. Brown bag lunch with complimentary refreshment beverages and Elderberry Wine sampling. \nTour conducted by Brian and Jean Maher. \nRegister: Brian_Maher@manulife.com\n | T. 1 844 795 1683 | M. 519 3732477 \nLimit: 20 \nCarpooling: For those interested in carpooling from the Owen Sound Area\, please plan to meet at the Grey Roots parking lot\, for departure from there at 11:10-15AM Friday. Anyone needing a ride even to get there\, please email John at jwdickso@gmail.com to arrange a pick up. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/saugeen-valley-lookout-a-tour-of-nels-maher-and-john-weirs-fern-garden-and-40-acre-naturalized-property/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170618T090000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6811-1497776400-1497776400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Dwarf Lake Iris Reserve Bioblitz! DESCRIPTION:Join Conservation Biologist Esme Batten from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) on Sunday\, June 18th for a full day of birding\, botanizing\, and herping while completing a Baseline Inventory of NCC’s Dwarf Lake Iris Reserve! We will be exploring the 52 acre property all day\, and are guaranteed to see an amazing population of globally rare Dwarf Lake Iris\, with the possibility of seeing other Species at Risk/Provincially rare plants\, birds and snakes.\nPlease come prepared with a lunch\, water\, and appropriate clothing and footwear. We will likely be exploring the wetland community so bring comfortable rubber boots if you have some. \nLimit: 12 people\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm\nLocation: Parking area at the corner of Highway #6 and Dyers Bay Road\nBring: lunch\, rubber boots or waterproof footwear\, water\, sunscreen\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc\nRegister with: Bob Rice\, bob@ningwakwe.ca\, 519 477-1728 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/dwarf-lake-iris-reserve-bioblitz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201959Z UID:6807-1497438000-1497438000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Butterflies of Bognor Marsh DESCRIPTION:Event: Butterflies of Bognor Marsh\nWhen: 14 June\, 2017 (rain date 15 June)\, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm\, all ages \nWhere: Bognor Marsh\, meet at the parking lot at Grey Rd 18 and Concession 4. \nRegister: Chris Rickard \, crickard@sympatico.ca\, (705)444-6671 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/butterflies-of-bognor-marsh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170611T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201929Z UID:6798-1497175200-1497175200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Field & Forest Birds of the Blue Mountains DESCRIPTION:Location: The mixed habitat of Loree Forest.\nRegister: Lynne Richardson\, lynnerichardson@rogers.com 519 599 3618 \nLimit: 15 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/field-forest-birds-of-the-blue-mountains/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201929Z UID:6797-1496944800-1496944800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:ANNUAL POTLUCK SUPPER & PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:**** Last meeting of the year\nPlease note location – not at Library: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 865 1st Ave. W\, Owen Sound \nBring your own plates\, cutlery and cup or mug\, and bring a food dish to share\, along with serving utensils. Followed by – \nDr. Larry Peterson – University of Guelph\nTHE FASCINATING BIOLOGY OF ORCHIDS \nThere are over 800 genera and 25\,000 species in the Orchidaceae. Dr. Larry Peterson will discuss features of orchid biology that have led to rapid speciation in the family. Topics will include pollination mechanisms\, associations with beneficial fungi\, adaptations to a wide range of terrestrial habitats and the success of this group as epiphytes. The amazing diversity in floral forms has led to a multi-million dollar horticultural industry but has also resulted in many orchid species being poached from the wild. Because of this\, and destruction of habitats\, over 300 species are listed as endangered or threatened. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-potluck-supper-presentation-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170518T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201929Z UID:6796-1495130400-1495130400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Grassland Birding across Farmer’s Fields in former Sarawak Township DESCRIPTION:Register: Beth Anne Currie\, bethannecurrie@sympatico.ca or 519 376 7237\nLimit: 10 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/grassland-birding-across-farmers-fields-in-former-sarawak-township/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201929Z UID:6799-1494583200-1494583200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Spring Bounty - the birds\, bees and everything in between! DESCRIPTION:Join guides Miptoon (Anthony Chegahno) and Esme Batten on a quest for all of the wonderful things that spring can offer from birds\, and trees\, to beautiful spring wildflowers.\nLocation: Shining Rainbow Deer Nature Sanctuary. We will meet at the Crane Lake Picnic Area (where there are washroom facilities) and carpool from there. Note that there are no washroom facilities at the property\, and nowhere to purchase lunch etc. Here is a map of where the picnic area is\, it is just south of Johnson’s Harbour Road on the east side of the highway. The Shining Rainbow Deer property is off of Cape Hurd Road and there is room for two vehicles to park in the lot. I have a van and can take four additional people. \nFor those coming from the Owen Sound area\, carpooling form Springmount Tourist office can work with a departure from there. by 8:45 -8:55AM If interested in carpooling\, confirm with John at jwdickso@gmail.com \nLimit: 12\nStart Time: 10:00am\nEnd Time: 2:00pm with a break for lunch. Everyone should bring a lunch for the day. \nRegister: Esme Batten Esme.Batten@natureconservancy.ca\, 613-612-9085 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/spring-bounty-the-birds-bees-and-everything-in-between/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170511T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T202015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202015Z UID:6810-1494529200-1494529200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Ontario DESCRIPTION:Ontario is home to a diverse array of wildflowers. Join Walter Muma as he takes us on a journey through the botany that enriches our province\, from the rare to the unusual to the common\, across many habitats. You will leave with an enhanced appreciation and knowledge of Ontario’s flora. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wildflowers-of-ontario/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170511T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201928Z UID:6795-1494529200-1494529200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Niagara Escarpment Commission Developments DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lisa Grbinicek\nNiagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve designation and what it means to be a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Lisa will highlight some of the work going on in the Biosphere Reserve\, including some research and monitoring projects. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/niagara-escarpment-commission-developments/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201944Z UID:6802-1494324000-1494324000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Old Baldy DESCRIPTION:Limit: 12Register Stew Hilts at shilts@uoguelph.ca or 519 986 1475 \nMeet at the Old Baldy Parking Lot. \nThe Old Baldy parking lot is at the top of Sideroad 7B\, the very steep gravel road east of Grey Rd. 13\, opposite the old Talisman ski hills. Turn right into the parking lot at the top of the hill. \n Or – To avoid the steep hill\, continue two corners south of Kimberley to the Artemesia/Euphrasia Townline and turn east (left). At the 3rd Line turn north (left)\, and again at Sideroad 7B turn left. Drive into the parking lot before you head downhill. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/wildflower-walk-at-old-baldy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201914Z UID:6794-1493470800-1493470800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Inglis Falls Aboretum & Propagation Area DESCRIPTION:This is a perfect opportunity to join Bill Moses and see what’s happening at the Arboretum.\nRegister: Bill Moses\, bill.mosesos@gmail.com\nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/inglis-falls-aboretum-propagation-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201914Z UID:6793-1492869600-1492869600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:EARTH DAY SPECIAL EVENT DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Alan MacEachern (http://history.uwo.ca/People/Faculty/MacEachern.html)\nCelebrate Earth Day and 150 years in 2017 – Keynote address by Dr Alan MacEachern\, Environmental Historian. \nThe Dominion of Nature: Canadians’ Attitudes & Actions toward the Environment\, 1867-2017 \nAt Confederation in 1867\, what did Canadians think of the nature of the new nation? How have our ideas about nature evolved over the past century and a half – in part because we have had access to so much of it? Alan MacEachern\, Professor at the University of Western Ontario\, will present this lively\, visual history in honour of Earth Day and Canada’s sesquicentennial. \n\nGenerously sponsored by: URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-day-special-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170422T093000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201959Z UID:6808-1492853400-1492853400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Earth Day Nature Ramble w/ Peter Middleton DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with a Nature Ramble\, led by Peter Middleton\n9:30 – 11AM Saturday April 22\, 2017\nMeet at Benallen (Junction of Keppel & Sarawak Rail Trails\, with County Road 17) \nEveryone Welcome! \n\nThen Continue to Celebrate Earth Day and Canada 150\,\nwith the OSFN Keynote Address – by Dr. Alan MacEachern\nThe Dominion of Nature: Canadians’ Attitudes & Actions toward the Environment\, 1867-2017 \nAt the: Royal Canadian Legion\n1450 2nd Ave W\nOwen Sound\nTickets only $5 at the Ginger Press.\nLimited Seating\nRefreshments \nGenerously sponsored by: URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-day-nature-ramble-w-peter-middleton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170419T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201959Z UID:6809-1492594200-1492594200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Earth Week Nature Ramble with Bob Knapp DESCRIPTION:Meet – 9:30AM at Sarawak Park opposite Legacy Ridge Golf Course\nThen follow to Wetland destination\, near Kemble Mountain. \nWe will be looking for anything of interest in this seldom visited wetland. Boots are recommended. \nPlease register with Bob by April 18 by phone at 519-371-1255 or email rmknapp@yahoo.com \nEveryone Welcome! (Cancelled if Raining) URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/earth-week-nature-ramble-with-bob-knapp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170413T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201914Z UID:6792-1492110000-1492110000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:History of John Muir DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Robert Burcher\nCelebrate the legacy of John Muir with Robert Burcher. He will share the stories of Muir’s time here in Grey County and evaluate the impact of his visions and their implementation\, here and beyond. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/history-of-john-muir/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201914Z UID:6791-1489086000-1489086000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The history and development of the ALUS Program in Grey and Bruce. DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Keith and Joni Reid of Grey Bruce ALUS\nALUS is a voluntary program that allows for community-led\, farmer-delivered conservation initiatives. Farming\, Habitat and Wildlife as Partners! URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-history-and-development-of-the-alus-program-in-grey-and-bruce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201913Z UID:6790-1488632400-1488632400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Who Made Those Tracks and Why? DESCRIPTION:An Interpretive Late Winter Tracking Hike with Jeff Kinchen.\nRegister: Jeff Kinchen\, bognors.finest@gmail.com 519.372.7499 \nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/who-made-those-tracks-and-why-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201859Z UID:6789-1488114000-1488114000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Snowshoe Nature Hike on the Bruce Peninsula DESCRIPTION:with Andy Koshan – Location TBA\nRegister: Andy Koshan akoshan@yahoo.ca\nLimit: 12 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/snowshoe-nature-hike-on-the-bruce-peninsula/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201958Z UID:6805-1487340000-1487340000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Lindsay Tract\, Winter Ecology Ski/Snowshoe DESCRIPTION:Outing content: Winter cross country Ski / Snowshoe outing – Tyler will be talking about winter Ecology (winter tree Id.\, wildlife tracks etc..).\nLocation: Lindsay Tract Trails\, Hwy 6 just north of the Bury Road (approximately 12 km north of Ferndale)\, North Bruce Peninsula \nWhen: 2 pm – 4 pm February 17th. (<-Note the new date!) \nTrails/parking: The parking is free at this location and if the conditions are good the trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing. \nLimit: 12. Please register with Tyler.Miller@pc.gc.ca or by Telephone (519) 596-2444 ext. 318 \nCar Pooling \nMeet in Owen Sound to car-pool at 12:50PM Friday February 17\, in the parking lot of the Chi-Cheemaun/tourist office. \nAnyone coming from the Southampton area\, can be met at the Wiarton Library parking lot for pick up from there\, at about 1:15PM. \nPlease email John Dickson\, if you are planning to join in the car-pooling. John Dickson jwdickso@gmail.com URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/lindsay-tract-winter-ecology-ski-snowshoe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201859Z UID:6788-1486666800-1486666800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:BPBO Birding Trip to Nicaragua DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bob Gray\nIn December 2015\, 8 residents of Grey and Bruce Counties toured Nicaragua for 10 days. It was a birding tour hosted by the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory. Come and experience some of the sights and stories of this grand adventure. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/bpbo-birding-trip-to-nicaragua/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201944Z UID:6804-1485698400-1485698400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Young Field Naturalists\, Bognor Marsh Outing DESCRIPTION:Snowshoeing or hike at Bognor Marsh\, Camp Fire\, cook Bannock\, and drink hot chocolate.\nDirections to Bognor Marsh: east of Rockford\, parking on 4th. Concession South Sideroad. \nRegistration: This is a Young Field Naturalists’ program\, please contact Krista McKee k.mckee@greysauble.on.ca and see thier Year-at-a-Glance URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/young-field-naturalists-bognor-marsh-outing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201944Z UID:6803-1485522000-1485522000@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Excursion DESCRIPTION:A beautiful ski / snowshoe trek in along the property boundary to view the wetland\, do some winter birding\, and looking at animal tracks etc.\nHike Leader – Esme Batten\, Coordinator Conservation Biology – Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. \nDate – 1 PM Friday January 27 (Rain Date Monday January 30) for two to three hours. \nLocation – NCC property near Dyers Bay Road. Meet at Crane Lake Picnic area\, and then ride with Esme to the site. \nLimit – 10 people\nPlease register with Esme at mailto:Esme.Batten@natureconservancy.ca or call 613-612-9085 URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/winter-wonderland-excursion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201859Z UID:6787-1484247600-1484247600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Antarctica\, Falklands and South Georgia: A Photographic Expedition into Southern Spring. DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong\nMembers free\, others by donation. Refreshments available. \nWilly and Audrey will share their experiences from a 21 day expedition\, including sea kayaking\, hiking and even a polar dip with One Ocean Expeditions\, a Canadian company based in Squamish\, BC. On board a polar research ice strengthened ship\, roughly the same length as the Chi-Cheemaun\, they travelled from the tip of South American (12 thousand km from Toronto) over the Drake Passage\, considered to be one of the roughest seas in the world\, to the Falkland Islands\, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula last November\, which is the southern hemisphere’s spring\, on their 5\,500 nautical mile journey. Six species of penguins and other wildlife were abundant as well as plants\, whales\, seals\, lots of icebergs and a volcanic caldera. Reminiscent of the Bruce’s rugged east coast in winter\, come and find out why Audrey and Willy have embraced Polar travel. Some photo products will be available for sale with 10% going towards the OSFN. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/antarctica-falklands-and-south-georgia-a-photographic-expedition-into-southern-spring/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201859Z UID:6786-1481223600-1481223600@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:MEMBERS’ NIGHT DESCRIPTION:Contribute to this 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 time is preferred.\nRegister your presentation with Bob Rice at: bob@ningwakwe.ca URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/members-night-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201944Z UID:6801-1479031200-1479031200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Palisades Trail Hike DESCRIPTION:This is a combined outing with the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club.\nContact: Suzanne Farla (OSFN & Bruce Trail) suzannefarla@gmail.com \nPlease note: Promotional photography is being planned for this event. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/palisades-trail-hike/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201859Z UID:6785-1479031200-1479031200@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Waterfowl Hike: Ducking Around the Sound DESCRIPTION:Be part of this delightful birding expedition tradition with Fred Jazvac! Meet at the Bayshore Community Centre\, Owen Sound.\nRegister: Fred Jazvac\, jazvacfb@bmts.com or 519.379.2323. \nLimit: none URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/waterfowl-hike-ducking-around-the-sound-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201844Z UID:6784-1478804400-1478804400@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:Phragmites australis at the crossroads: Why we cannot afford to ignore this invasion. DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janice M. Gilbert\, Ph.D\nThis foremost Wetland Ecologist will present the history\, challenges and options for control\, and required initiatives. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/phragmites-australis-at-the-crossroads-why-we-cannot-afford-to-ignore-this-invasion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T074919 CREATED:20230117T201943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201943Z UID:6800-1477594800-1477594800@owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca SUMMARY:The Messenger - A Documentary about Songbirds. DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory and Owen Sound Field Naturalists are pleased to present Owen Sound’s premiere screening of The Messenger. Generously Sponsored by Caframo. \nPurchase tickets online at http://bpbo.ca/ Limited Seating. \nThe BPBO and OSFN are teaming up for this fundraiser. All proceeds go to Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory and bird migration monitoring. URL:https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-messenger-a-documentary-about-songbirds/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR