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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Saugeen Valley Lookout – A Tour of Nels Maher and John Weir’s Fern Garden and 40 Acre Naturalized Property
Event: Saugeen Valley Lookout When: Friday, June 23, 2017 - (Rain Date Saturday, June 24, 2017) 12 Noon - 3:00 pm - All Ages Where: (Jean) Weir Family 1850 Homestead Fire# 393687 Concession 2 West Grey Drive east on Highway 4 from the main intersection in Durham out of town to Eckert’s Shell. Turn left … Continue reading Saugeen Valley Lookout – A Tour of Nels Maher and John Weir’s Fern Garden and 40 Acre Naturalized Property
Butterfly ID Workshop (Ontario Nature)
Learn to identify Ontario's butterflies with expert James Kamstra at the Kinghurst Nature Reserve. This event is hosted by Ontario Nature, please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/butterfly-id-workshop-tickets-27263095653
Freshwater Mussel Field Trip
Join Dr. Todd Morris and some of his students on a freshwater mussel field trip in the Saugeen River. See mussels in their natural environment, learn sampling techniques, ID tips, life history, luring and possibly seining methods for fishes. To whet your appetite, see this earlier post rounding up a few articles on freshwater mussels. … Continue reading Freshwater Mussel Field Trip
Early Monarch Tagging Event
Monarchs are on the move early! In addition to the originally scheduled Sept. 2 outing, OSFN members are invited to the Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores Community Tagging Day, Tuesday August 29 - 10AM to 12 Noon. Join Kerry and Melitta near the big flag at the foot of High Street, Southampton. Sturdy footwear urged. … Continue reading Early Monarch Tagging Event
Tagging Monarchs at Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores
Join Kerry and Melitta near the big flag at the foot of High Street, Southampton. Sturdy footwear urged. Butterfly nets welcome, some available for use. Rain Date: Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Register: butterflygardensofss@gmail.com For more info about the Butterfly Gardens at the BGOSS Website, including a monarch tagging video.
Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike A
Join Peter Middleton to explore the rich diversity of fern species and habitats, that make the West Rocks one of Owen Sound’s natural gems. This is the first part of a series, see also Fern Hike B. Trip difficulty: Washrooms are not available during the hike. Walking is over woodland trails with exposed rock ridges. … Continue reading Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike A
Fantastic Pollinators & Where to Find Them
Looking for pollinators? Wondering where the Monarchs have gone? Join Kerry Jarvis as he shares the plight of the Monarchs and what one community is doing to attract them and other pollinators. Discover how you too can lead the way to finding fantastic pollinators! BIO: Kerry Jarvis is a naturalist who enjoys exploring and discovering … Continue reading Fantastic Pollinators & Where to Find Them
A Look at the Mysteries of Colpoys Creek – a Disappearing and Re-Appearing Stream
Join Bob Gray on this fascinating tour of discovery in our own back yard. Meet at the Colpoy's Bay dock as a starting point. For location, etc., please register with Bob at kemblemt@xplornet.ca or 519-371-9128
Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike B
Join Peter Middleton to explore the rich diversity of fern species and habitats, that make the West Rocks one of Owen Sound’s natural gems. This is the second part of a series, see also Fern Hike A. Trip difficulty: Washrooms are not available during the hike. Walking is over woodland trails with exposed rock ridges. … Continue reading Rock Stars of the West Rocks: Ferns in abundance Hike B
Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher.
Following in the footsteps of John Muir. To complement Robert's superb talk to the club this past April, don't miss this educational walk, which will reinforce for you the connections that Muir had with our area during his time here a century and a half ago. Held in conjunction with the Meaford Museum. Saturday September … Continue reading Trout Hollow Saunter – with Robert Burcher.
Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike
Marshall Woods Old Growth Forest Hike with Bob Knapp. Maximum 16 participants: Please pre-register by email or phone: rmknapp@yahoo.com or 519 371 1255. Meet at the Grey Roots Parking Lot (close to entrance) at 9:30am to Car Pool or at Bruce Trail access for Marshall Woods (only cancelled if rain is heavy)
All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum
All Things Woody with Bill Moses at the Inglis Falls Arboretum (by GSCA HQ). Learn about woody plants, seed collecting. Each participant is to bring along at least one sample of a woody plant that they want identified. (Bill will have several.) ID books welcome. Register: Bill Moses bill.mosesos@gmail.com Limit: 12
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.