The Huron Fringe Birding Festival takes place on two, 4 day weekends, running from May 27 to May 30, and from June 2 to June 5. There is also a Family Weekend, aimed at 5 to 10 year olds on the second weekend. Almost two thirds of our attendees are returning, experienced birders that come […]
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Saturday April 9 & Sunday April 10, 2016 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. See www.holsteinmaplefest.com for further details.
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When:April 2 – 3, 2016 **Note new dates Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults $8.00 Children $3.00 Preschoolers 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,
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January 16, 2016 Once a month, on Saturday mornings, the Saugeen Young Naturalists get together to have fun and learn about nature. On this cold January morning, the activity was an indoor one. The chil- dren were learning about White tailed deer and the First Nations skill of making moccasins. Kim Saunders, their leader, had cut
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On Saturday, November 21, a late fall / early winter morning, seven members of the Saugeen Naturalists Club gathered to explore the Murray Tract, a new nature reserve in Sullivan Township, Grey County. Our goals were, 1) to share what we know about the tract, 2) explore a portion of the property for potential trails
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On Saturday afternoon of November 7 an enthusiastic group of naturalists met Jo-Anne Harbinson and Jim Penner of Saugeen Conservation at the Allen Park Management Unit for an outing that had been rained out in September and rescheduled. Jo-Anne led us to the tall grass prairie plot that was created under the Hydro One Bruce
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By Clarke Birchard An occasional “tradition” for the Saugeen Naturalists has been to enjoy an October hike on some portion of The Bruce Trail. We are fortunate to have relatively easy access to the large portion of the trail that passes through Grey and Bruce Counties and are cared for by the Beaver Valley, Sydenham
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At the Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 18, 2016 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
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April 18 2016 – 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: Stuart MacKenzie – Motus Wildlife Tracking System Cost: Voluntary Contribution
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Owl Prowl By Snowshoe On January 23, 2016, in the dark of a winter’s evening, a dozen hardy individuals gathered at the farm of Angus and Kathleen Inksetter and set out on snowshoes (or winter boots, as the track was firm) to seek sight or sound of owls. The moon was full but obscured by
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