Owen Sound Field Naturalists – Orchid Quest

Date & Time: April 14, 2022 @ 7 PM Location: Harry Lumley Bayshore, Owen Sound and virtual Details: Last summer Audrey and I located and photographed 35 of the 48 wild orchids found in this area for an upcoming reprint of the 25 year old Canadian best seller Orchids of Bruce & Grey. This Thursday, April …

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NEW Members’ Notice Board Posting

A member has posted a notice "White Ash for lumber or siding" to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.

Master of Forest Conservation – Capstone Project: Forest Land Taxation in Ontario

Hi everyone! This is the second video in a series of capstone projects completed by students at the University of Toronto's Masters of Forest Conservation. Every couple of weeks, we will share a link to a different presentation. Enjoy! Title: Sustainable Private Forest Management and Fair Taxation in Ontario Hosted/Sponsored by: University of Toronto - …

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Fischer’s Meadow Ridge Maple Syrup Operation Tour

Date & Time: March 26 at 10 AM Location: 32 Carrick-Brant E. Walkerton, Ontario (Google maps link) Details: Jim and Donna Fischer will be our hosts for a family friendly event. Walk the sugar bush, see the tap lines, smell the steam and taste the fresh syrup. Jim Fischer and family will tell us about …

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Destructive Moth has a new name!

Susan Ellis, Bugwood.org As many of you are aware, the LDD moth is wrecking havoc in our area. Recently, the name has been changed to the 'spongy moth' because its former name contained a racial slur. This article provides a good overview. If you are interested in learning more, you can look to the Winter …

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