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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Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski
Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski Tune in to the sounds and open your eyes to experience the richness of the Forest in Spring. Covid 19 Group Size restrictions are changing so Mark can accept additional people on this hike. Maximum 9 plus leader, Mark, totalling 10. Register with Mark … Continue reading Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski
Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski, Evening
Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski Tune in to the sounds and open your eyes to experience the richness of the Forest in Spring. Covid 19 Group Size restrictions are changing so Mark can accept additional people on this hike. Maximum 9 plus leader, Mark, totalling 10. Register with Mark … Continue reading Birding, Botany and Ecology at Bayview Escarpment Forest with Mark Wiercinski, Evening
Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach. W/Lynne Richardson
Piping Plovers. A visit to Sauble Beach to learn about the valiant efforts of these (super cute) endangered birds to raise their wee cotton-ball chicks on a busy public beach. Max.15 Reg: lynnerichardson@rogers.com Wed. June 24, 1 p.m.
Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
When: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 (rain date Thursday, July 9, 2020)Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 a.m. Where: Walk the Georgian Bluffs Railtrail east of Shallow Lake (out and back), looking at some of the less common (or at least, less known) flora found along the way. Our route will take us past or through several … Continue reading Railtrail Ramble with David Morris
Indian River Excursion with David Morris
1:30 pm to 3:30, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (rain date: August 27)Explore the banks of the lower Indian River with David Morris. Emphasis will be on the flora. Note: rough, uneven footing including loose cobble. Limit: 10 people. Meet at the parking lot for the Indian Falls Conservation Area (ball diamond, tennis courts). OSFN members … Continue reading Indian River Excursion with David Morris
Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Zoom Webinar , CanadaLet's take a closer look at fungi and their mushrooms: How they live, contribute to the ecosystem, life cycles, and the basic ways they are divided in groups. We will dive deep into the soil of the forest floor to see this mysterious world! This is our first ZOOM webinar. Details of how to join … Continue reading Jenna McGuire presents: The Life of Fungi.
Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sat Sep 12 1:30pm Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher (AlternatesSep 13, and if there are enough, a repeat on Sep 19 (20) Robert will be leading an easy, two hour hike from the 7th concession ofMeaford to the Trout Hollow site where John Muir lived for two yearsin the 1800's. History, nature, archaeology and discussion of … Continue reading Trout Hollow: Robert Burcher
Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (rain date: Sept. 17th)Explore the diverse flora near Indian Falls with David Morris. Our route will take us through an old farmstead, beside cropland, through abandoned fields reverting to “nature” and through mature maple woods to Indian Falls. The focus this year will be on goldenrods … Continue reading Sarawak Saunter 2.0 with David Morris
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. Second event September 24th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Two Autumn Rambles at Anglesea Nature Trails & Managed Forest, SW of Chatsworth.
Ferns, Trees, Erratic Boulders, and History, with Don Rawls in the Klondike Hills. First event September 17th.Register: rawfam46@gmail.com or 519-794-0561
Ferns, Mosses, Geology with Jenna McGuire
Approx. 2 hrs. medium difficulty trail, 3.6km. near Hope Bay “We willdiscuss the evolutionary history of ferns and mosses, their lifecycles,key identification features, their role in the ecosystem. and relating tothe Peninsula’s bedrock.” Register: mcguirejennae@gmail.com
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
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.