Submitted by Angus Inksetter Mild weather put the whole possibility of hiking on snow shoes in doubt but the decision to try the hike in spite of conditions saw six Saugeen Nature members show up at the east-side parking lot on Saturday morning. Equipment problems led to the departure of two of the party, fortunately […]
January 21, 2017 snow shoe hike at the Kinghurst Krug Forest Read More »
the last of the firewood is piled upin the lingering twilight already the moon is adrift and rising in stately silencethrough the ragged silhouette of jack pine full of promisedrunk with storiesand legendofthe season unfolding nowin softer huestinting crisp daysandconjuring a deeper tint into the depths of the nightsquieter nowsongbirds flown and gonemothers have called
It was a cool day in mid-November when a dozen members of Saugeen Nature and several from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists met in the small parking lot at Kinghurst Forest. Clarke Birchard, who was leader for the outing, began by telling us about how ancient peoples believed that forests were peopled by spirits or fairies,
Any items that are donated to the AGM’s Silent Auction, and are not bid on, please remember to take the item home after the meeting. Saugeen Nature thanks you for your continued support of the club.
At the Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 24, 2017 a slate of officers and directors will be elected to manage the affairs of the club for the coming year. There will be two vacancies to be filled this year. Nominations or the names of volunteers for executive positions or directors should be forwarded to the
Saugeen Field Naturalists is now accepting nominations for the Conservation Award. It will recognize outstanding contributions to the cause of local conservation by an individual in the past 5 years, or significant contribution to the work of Saugeen Field Naturalists. Tell us briefly, in your own words, how the Nominee has demonstrated or contributed to
April 24 2017 – 6:30 p.m.Where: Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Room – Formosa 1078 Bruce Road #12 in the hamlet of Formosa. What: Social time with dessert, cheese and fruit/veggie trays, Coffee, Tea, Punch The Annual General MeetingSilent AuctionGuest Speaker: Caroline Schultz, Executive Director Of Ontario Nature Cost: Voluntary Contribution
Several members of Saugeen Nature and neighbours of Camp Oliver Forest met at the Sugarman place on a lovely morning in early June. David Sugarman had planned a tour of some of the trails of Camp Oliver Forest, including visits to some springs, Black Lake, and upland woodlands habitat along the way. As we started
A handful of Saugeen Nature members and one prospective member met at the Mother Theresa School at the south end of Walkerton at 9:00 a.m. The idea was to look at a few of the interesting features of the town and, at the same time, try to find some spring migrant birds. The first stop
Mother’s Day turned out to a perfect time for this annual outing hosted by Saugeen Nature. Two young families joined members Nikki May and Susan Clarkson at the East Parking Lot of Kinghurst Nature Reserve. The first part of the trail meanders through a mature pine plantation that had been thinned a few years before.
