Do You Know an Outstanding Naturalist? Saugeen Nature 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 Nature. The Award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting in April 17, 2017. Tell us briefly, in your own […]
Conservation Award – Advance Notice Read More »
Prior to the regular June meeting of the Board a review of ongoing activities took place, with an eye to identifying goals for the coming year. The session looked at what is working well, what needs improvement, and what needs arise from this. The review was valuable in that it showed a club that already
Saugeen NatureBoard Planning Report to Members September 2016 Read More »
By Joe Johnson Joe Johnson, a member of this club, has spent over 40 years botanizing on the Bruce Peninsula and the book he has produced reflects that experience and diligence. The book describes the plants growing on the Bruce Peninsula as of 2014, their flowering dates, habitat and occurrence. There is lots of information
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On November 15, 2016 in Alliston, Clarke will receive one of four Latornell Leadership Awards presented every year to people who have done extraordinary things for the natural environment. For those of you who may not know this, Clarke was instrumental in setting up and developing the program for the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre for
Clarke Birchard receives Prestigious Award Read More »
On Sunday September 11, 2016 a small group from Saugeen Nature set off for a canoe outing on Luther Marsh. This wildlife management area lies just to the south of eastern Grey County, and forms a major part of the headwater system of the Grand River. It is closed for the spring and early part
A Visit to Luther Marsh Read More »
On one of the many very warm days we had this summer, a group of Saugeen Nature members gathered in the parking lot of the Allen Park Management Unit. Jo-Anne Harbinson of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) greeted us and handed out folders containing lists of species that had been planted in the prairie
Allen Park Prairie Outing – Saturday, August 7, 2016 Read More »
On a sunny July 9th morning a small group of Saugeen Nature members assembled at the headquarters of the GSCA in Owen Sound, just downstream from Inglis Falls. There we met with Bill Moses, our guide for the outing. He began with a bit of history, showing us through the mature trees of the original part
Outing to Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority Arboretum Read More »
We had a beautiful day for a hike looking for members of the Odonata order – dragonflies and damselflies. Five club members attended this hike to the Osprey wetlands looking for these species and more. Be sure to check out our clubs website to see photos from the day under the Gallery section. We were
Damsels and Dragons Outing June 25, 2016 Read More »
