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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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
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Regenerating Life Part 3
This Thursday, October 26 at 7pm, at the Bayshore Community Centre, OSFN presents Dr. Thorsten Arnold with part 3 of the new film Regenerating Life, by John Feldman. Included after the film segment, will be a Q&A, as well as a panel discussion about opportunities in agriculture, as well as barriers. Special Guest Panelists will … Continue reading Regenerating Life Part 3
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Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin ***New Time and Leader***
NEW TIME AND LEADER*** John Bittorf from GSCA is stepping in with the Aquatic Invertebrate Workshop, but it will be combined with the Young Naturalists, and will be starting at 2pm instead of 1pm. (updated 11:41pm Oct. 29) ***Sunday October 29 1pm - 4pm with Rosie Martin Aquatic Invertebrate Identification Max group size 25 (drop in/out style rather than hike) Meet in … Continue reading Aquatic Invertebrate Identification with Rosie Martin ***New Time and Leader***
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John Hlynialuk – Galapagos
"The Galapagos is one of the most unique environments on the planet -its ecology, geology and scientific value cannot be understated. The most important theory in science expressed in Darwin’s Origin of Species was supported by his observations there. And much to their credit, the inhabitants have made the islands accessible to tourists in a … Continue reading John Hlynialuk – Galapagos
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Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper (2023)
Sunday November 12, 10am to 2pm Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper. Join Erik and Kiah for this OSFN Tradition. Ducks, grebes, loons – you can search for them all! Kiah has noted that there are often some extra special birds seen during this event. … Continue reading Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl and More with Erik Van Den Kieboom and Kiah Jasper (2023)
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Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
Dec 14, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024 Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) OSFN members are invited to participate in CBC’s across Grey-Bruce. Counts are held on different dates throughout the CBC period in Owen Sound, Meaford, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Hanover, Wiarton, Pike Bay, Cape Chin & Bruce National Park. The CBCs across Grey-Bruce are listed … Continue reading Annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs)
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.