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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Piping Plovers with Lynne Richardson (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelledPiping Plovers with Lynne Richardson. Visit Sauble Beach to find out about these super-cute and super-endangered birds and learn about Plover Lovers too. Register: lynnerichardson@rogers.com or 519-599-3618
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Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher’s & John Weir’s Fern Garden
Saugeen Valley Lookout: Visit Nels Maher's & 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 Bruce County Hike at the Amabel Tract in Sauble Beach with Kevin Predon
Saturday September 9, 9:30 to 12:30 with Kevin Predon - A Bruce County Hike at the Amabel Tract in Sauble Beach, on trails from Rankin Bridge Road through both County and Crown forests, adjacent to the “Hell Hole” Provincially Significant Wetland complex, the Sauble River, and into some spectacular hardwood and conifer forests. Register with Kevin at KPredon@brucecounty.on.ca … Continue reading A Bruce County Hike at the Amabel Tract in Sauble Beach with Kevin Predon
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Building Sydenham: The Making of Walking Through Time with Beth Gilhespy
Beth will discuss how she approached her Beaver Valley and Sydenham geology books. These sections of the Bruce Trail have lots of great geology to discuss. Her Beaver Valley book will be available for purchase and signing. 7pm Thursday December 8, at the Bayshore Community Centre and on Zoom. To request a zoom link please … Continue reading Building Sydenham: The Making of Walking Through Time with Beth Gilhespy
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A hike to look at the Lindenwood Pond Nature Reserve
Saturday September 16 with Bob Knapp A hike to look at the Lindenwood Pond Nature Reserve. This property is a significant recent acquisition of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. We will investigate some of the flora in the forest, and around the pond. Date: Saturday September 16. 9:30am to 12:00pm. Cancelled if significant rain. Meet: Concession 14. Take … Continue reading A hike to look at the Lindenwood Pond Nature Reserve
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Kemble Area Geological Hike with Beth Gilhespy
Sunday September 24 -10am -1pm with Beth Gilhespy.Hike length for September 24 is 4.5 km and the hike will be exploratory so it could take up to 3 hours. Along the way will be fossils, cliff features, erratics and other geological features.Maximum 20 people. We will walk in the Kemble area. Registration required at beth.gilhespy@gmail.com. Details … Continue reading Kemble Area Geological Hike with Beth Gilhespy
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Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike
Wednesday September 27 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike from Webwood Falls with Lilla Fodor. Join us for a spectacular hike from Webwood Falls northward, featuring a stunning view, lovely forested areas, some large erratics along the way, some very impressive crevices and there’s a bench right at GR 7 east side with … Continue reading Beaver Valley Fall Colours and Nature Hike
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Thorsten Arnold of Eat Local Grey Bruce with the Canadian Premiere of “Regenerating Life” by filmmaker John Feldman
This film identifies new pathways for climate action that can be done at a community level - how to stop killing the biosphere and changing our food system toward "farming in partnership with nature" (Bonus Indoor Meeting Two Weeks Later) For those unable or not wishing to travel, or if you're experiencing flu-like symptoms, It … Continue reading Thorsten Arnold of Eat Local Grey Bruce with the Canadian Premiere of “Regenerating Life” by filmmaker John Feldman
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Water Birds & More, in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner
Sat. October 14 - 9:30am - 12 Noon with David Turner for Water Birds & More, in the Beaver Valley Watershed, A chance to check up on the birdlife on the lakes, shores, ponds, river banks, wetlands, and more; to learn who has just flown in, who is planning to stay, and who will be winging away southwards … Continue reading Water Birds & More, in the Beaver Valley Watershed with David Turner
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Tonight – Regenerate Life – by Zoom only
Regenerating Life Films - Part 1 & 2 Date: October 19 - TONIGHTTime: 7 pm Tonight the broadcast of the films Regenerating Life - Parts 1 & 2 will be by Zoom only and will be handled like a Webinar. From John Dickson, Program Coordinator:In order to ensure all OSFN members have a chance to see … Continue reading Tonight – Regenerate Life – by Zoom only
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Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) with Bob Knapp
Saturday October 21 9:15 am – 1:00 pm 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 … Continue reading Marshall Woods Magnificent Old Growth Forest Hike (near Walters Falls) 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.