Owen Sound Field Naturalists Members' Night Set for March 13

Join the Owen Sound Field Naturalists for Members' Night on March 13, featuring a variety of nature-themed presentations on conservation, wildlife, and outdoor exploration.

Preserve Nature: They aren't making any more. Moses Boardwalk. Photo credit Ron Savage.

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Each year, the Owen Sound Field Naturalists (OSFN) club hosts a special evening featuring a variety of presentations on nature and conservation. Described as a potpourri of OSFN members’ photos, displays, art, collections, and compositions, this year's Members' Night promises an engaging mix of topics.

It’s happening this Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.

Featured Presentations

• Nan Brown – More Than 'Just Trees' at the Inglis Falls Arboretum
  Brown will present a 10-minute exposé on what nature lovers can expect to find at the arboretum. In addition to trees, the site is home to shrubs, woody vines, small mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds.

• Robert Burcher – Big Skies on the South Saskatchewan River
  When asked about his past sailing experience on the prairies, Burcher responded, "Yes, I will do a 10-minute show of sailing on the mighty South Saskatchewan. I just looked through all my photos and was nostalgic. It will be good to refresh my memory of the trip. This will be a fun show! Did you ever hear the song about pirates on the South Saskatchewan?" Watch the song here.

• David Morris – Reflections on Sustainable Agriculture
  Morris, a retired agriculturalist, will explore the complexities of sustainable farming. While there is general agreement that sustainable agriculture should meet present and future needs while minimizing environmental damage, defining this concept in practice is far more complicated than it may seem.

• Bill & Cecilie Moses – Preserve Nature: They Aren't Making Any More
  This session will highlight options for conservation, including land trusts, nature reserves, and conservation agreements.

• Marilyn Scriver – Common Loons
  From her lakeside cabin in the Gatineau Hills, Scriver will share photos of Common Loon families from her time with the Canadian Loon Survey, Birds Canada.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., allowing attendees time to browse OSFN publications and merchandise. The event begins at 7 p.m., both in person at the Bayshore and online via Zoom. Register for the Zoom event here.

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