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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Butterflies of Bognor Marsh with Chris Rickard
*** Please Note The New Date *** Register: Chris Rickard crickard@sympatico.ca, (705)444-6671 Where: Bognor Marsh, meet at the parking lot at Grey Rd 18 and Concession 4. When: Saturday June … Continue reading Butterflies of Bognor Marsh with Chris Rickard
Bruce Trail Hike – Cape Dundas area
Bruce Trail Hike in the Cape Dundas area with OSFN and Bruce Trail member Bob Knapp. Date: Saturday, June 30 Meet at 9:30 am at the Springmount Tourist Office on … Continue reading Bruce Trail Hike – Cape Dundas area
Summer Lecture: Shirley’
Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer. Grey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission … Continue reading Summer Lecture: Shirley’
Summer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast
Owen Sound Field Naturalists has partnered with Grey Roots to bring you two bonus Nature Lectures this summer. Grey Roots members and current OSFN members are entitled to free admission … Continue reading Summer Lecture: Treasures from the Bruce: Fossil Collecting for the Enthusiast
Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores
Join Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores on their Community Tagging Day at foot of High Street, Southampton at big flag. Sturdy footwear. Nets welcome. Register: kerryjarvis@kerryjarvis.com Rain Date: Sat. Sept … Continue reading Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores
Botany and More with Barbara Palmer
Check out the new facilities at Singing Sands and walk the shoreline trail. (Parking fee of $11.40/vehicle). We’ll visit a local Alvar to see what’s blooming and conclude (time permitting) … Continue reading Botany and More with Barbara Palmer
Nature Reserve Easy Ramble with Marg Gaviller
*** Please note the new day. Postponed due to excessive heat *** Observing transition of habitat and species from farmland to reforestation project to nature reserve, including forest, field and … Continue reading Nature Reserve Easy Ramble with Marg Gaviller
Métis Plant Use at Lindsay Tract Trails
Learn about the Métis perspective of our relatives with roots, medicinal, dye and fibre plants plus the indigenous perspective on plant ecology. Max. 15 Register: euphemiamcguire@gmail.com
”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie
”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club. This presentation features the diversity of nesting birds and the plant ecology on the iconic cliff face at … Continue reading ”Wings along a Cliff” with Bruce Mackenzie
Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory Open House at Cabot Head Research Station
Light refreshments, bird banding demonstrations, casual bird walks and a fantastic view. http://bpbo.ca/
A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes
A geomorphology tour near the Robson Lakes, on a glacial moraine with impressive examples of deep kettles & kettle lakes. Hike Leader: Bob Gray Register at kemblemt1@gmail.com or 519-371-9128
Interpretive Hike at Hoggs Falls on the Boyne River
*** Please Note the New Date *** Interpretive 5KM hike of moderate difficulty at Hogg's Falls on the Boyne River with John Burton. Learn ecology of the upper Beaver Valley, … Continue reading Interpretive Hike at Hoggs Falls on the Boyne River
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.