Report by Gerard McNaughton The annual Hanover –Walkerton CBC was held on Saturday Dec. 15th, 2012 under almost ideal conditions. As usual small groups were busy locating the birds by car, walking and even some from the comfort of a favourite chair overlooking the bird feeders outside. Early morning had very little winds so calls […]
May 24 – 27 & May 30 – June 2, 2013 Our 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 April 13 & Sunday April 14, 2013 Presented by the Egremont Optimist Club Saugeen Field Naturalists will once again have a display at Holstein’s annual Maplefest. Be sure to join us once again in Love’s Sugarbush to sample the many maple syrup treats. There are many other interesting attractions including staff from Survival in
When: March 23 & 24, 2013Sat. & Sun. 10-4 Adults $8.00 Children $2.00Preschoolers Free! What Is It About? 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
Well, quite a bit apparently and increasingly a great deal to do with perception.Recently, there has been some heated discussion at our regional group meetings concerning a possible name change for our groups. As most of you will be aware, our provincial affiliate re branded themselves from Ontario Field Naturalists to Ontario Nature some years
By John Reaume This year we explored a new venue – Bell’s Lake Management Unit in West Grey. Ten club members turned out for this moonlit snowshoe hike in the bush. We were blessed with a decent and recent snowfall that made ideal conditions for the hike. Even the weather cooperated with the full moon
Outing Report – Snowshoe hike for Screech Owls on Jan 26, 2013 Read More »
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 in April 15, 2013. Tell us briefly, in
Clarke Birchard On April 14 eight SFN members gathered at Scone for the Sideroads of Sullivan II outing. We traveled north on the Bruce-Grey County Line then east on Grey Road 16 and south on various concession and side roads back to the starting point. Along the way we made many stops with lots of
Angus Inksetter On the evening of May 22nd, eight club members gathered at the Inksetter farm for an evening walk. The day was cool and wet but spirits were unhampered as we set off. After seeing the house grounds but little in the way of wildlife we stopped at the barn to observe barn and
Jerry & Joan Asling Mac Campbell Honourable Mention – Conservation Award 2013
