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.
Download our 2025/26 Schedule (pdf, 286kb)
go to Program & Event Archives
Prairie Ecosystems with Nikki May
Nikki May will speak about the different kinds of prairie in North America and Ontario in particular, their extent, history and ecology. The talk will feature iconic fauna and flora and their role in the prairie ecology. Learn about species you can grow in your own back yard to attract butterflies and bees. ***PLEASE NOTE … Continue reading Prairie Ecosystems with Nikki May
Rocks and Rock Formations in the Owen Sound Area
Rocks and Rock Formations in the Owen Sound Area with Bob Knapp. An illustrated talk on the rich variety of rock formations in our own backyard. Looking at cliffs, crevices, erratics and a variety of features that make up the Niagara Escarpment. A chance to appreciate and learn more about these amazing structures.
Earth Week Hike with Bob Knapp
For Earth Week Bob Knapp will be leading a hike to Kemble Rock and Kemble Ridge Bruce Trail properties. Trails do not have ice. Thursday April 18th (Cancelled if raining) Meet 10:00 am Indian Falls Distance 5-7 kilometres Time: 3 hours Bring water and a snack. See what is so unique about these properties. See … Continue reading Earth Week Hike with Bob Knapp
Celebrate Earth Day with Doug Larsons Songs and Stories of Nature and Ecology
**Sold Out!** We are, however, aware of several tickets that may be available. Please get in touch with John Dickson (jwdickso@gmail.com) if you wish any additional tickets. The Elevator on the Chi Cheemaun is out of service. John will refund any tickets for people unable or uncomfortable to use stairs (even with the assistance of … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with Doug Larsons Songs and Stories of Nature and Ecology
Hike to the Creek with Bill Moses
Hike to the Creek with Bill Moses, and discover some of the diverse natural features of his property, just east of Owen Sound. Register: bill.mosesos@gmail.com Location: to be sent to participants. Limit: 12
Bob Knapp A Follow-up Outing for: Rocks and Rock Formations
***Notice - Due to icy and unsafe hiking conditions at both Boyd's Crevices and Jones' Falls mid-April, this hike is now re-scheduled to Saturday May 4th*** See for yourself fascinating formations from Bob's talk on Thursday, April 11th. Uneven ground. Max.15 Please register: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255
Springtime Woodland Stroll
Join our hosts John Bakker and Christina Milani, for a tour of their richly diverse, and mostly wooded property not far from Shallow Lake. Highlights include wetland, coniferous and deciduous trees, ferns, flowers and fungi, as well as it being home to many bird, and mammal species. Join us on this Springtime tour of discovery. … Continue reading Springtime Woodland Stroll
MEMBERS’ NIGHT: Brian Robin Coordinating
A potpourri of OSFN members’ slides, displays, collections, art and compositions focusing on the natural world. A limit of 10 minutes of presentation time preferred. Register your entry with Brian at robin.brian@gmail.com or 519 363 3204
Spring Saunter at Bentham Farm & Flesherton Hills
with Dick Bentham & John Burton. Flora, fauna, ponds & more. There is still lots of room for this outing on a special property on the south end of Flesherton. Please register right away, if you can. In addition to the birds already here including Baltimore Oriole, you will learn the history of experimental tree … Continue reading Spring Saunter at Bentham Farm & Flesherton Hills
Grassland Birding across Farmer’s Fields in former Sarawak Twp
***Please Note the Change of Date to Monday, May 20th, 2019 *** Grassland Birding across Farmer’s Fields in former Sarawak Twp (Church Rd & Grey Rd 1) Go 200 metres WEST past the old Sarawak United Church – and park on the right hand (north)side of the road. Other Information: Grassland Birding will be directed … Continue reading Grassland Birding across Farmer’s Fields in former Sarawak Twp
Birding with Mark at Bayview Escarpment
Where: To Be Determined. The general location is Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve Mark reports as of May 22, "The trails are in great shape and lots to see and hear .. bird migration has been epic this year and the volume of birds in the area these days is impressive .. one of the … Continue reading Birding with Mark at Bayview Escarpment
Botany on the lower Bruce Peninsula, with Barbara Palmer
We'll walk the boardwalk and hike the trail at Petrel Point and check out the Oliphant boardwalk, time permitting. Car pooling possible from the Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Limit 12. Register: Barbara Palmer, 519-372-0355, or barbara_p@rogers.com
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.