2012

May 25 – 28 & May 31 – June 3, 2012 The festival takes its name from the migration corridor along the Bruce Peninsula.  This “Huron Fringe” along the Lake Huron coastline offers birders, naturalists and photographers unique opportunities to discover nature in the early spring.  At the end of the migration period, birds are […]

Saturday, March 24, 2012 Sunday, March 25, 201210:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adults $8.00 Children $2.00Preschoolers Free! Come out and enjoy the largest outdoor Maple Syrup Festival in Grey and Bruce Counties! The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday Enjoy hot-off-the-grill pancakes and sausage, made at the pancake

February 4, 2012 By Jerry Asling Eight people gathered at Allan Park to begin a search for Screech Owls. Mild weather had melted most of the snow, but the trails were covered with ice requiring the use of traction grips for our footwear. We successfully called in a Screech Owl at three of our stops.

By Clarke Birchard Saturday January 21 was the kind of winter day you would photograph and put on a calendar or tourist brochure to advertise Canada: cold (-10C), still, clear, sunny and enough snow to make the landscape sparkle and people feel good. Ten SFN members and friends gathered at the home of Clarke and

November 5, 2011 By Jerry Asling A group of 8 SFN members travelled to the University of Western Ontario in London to tour Advanced Facility for Avian Research. While it has only been operating for two years, AFAR is a unique world-class centre focusing on wild birds. Bird reproduction and migration are among the areas

At the Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 16, 2012 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

The annual Hanover/Walkerton Christmas Bird Count was conducted under almost ideal conditions on Saturday, December 17th, 2011.  Very little snow fall made walking much easier than usual and driving pleasurable.  Because of a lack of cold temperatures most bodies of water were mainly ice free and thus providing great habitat for Canada Geese and ducks.

Do you know an Outstanding Naturalist? Saugeen Field Naturalists 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. The Award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2012. Tell us briefly, in

Thanks goes to Vicki Longmire who has been in charge of organizing the food for our meeting breaks. A job well done Vicki. Vicki is now handing the reigns over to Sandra Powell who will be taking over from Vicki. Thank you, Sandra.

A big thank you to Gerard and Charlene Mc Naughton who have updated our travelling display that Saugeen Field Naturalists take to different venues to advertise our club.  The display will be at our September meeting for all to see.