We will walk the woodland paths at the new Benallen Nature Preserve in the community of Benallen, just north of Owen Sound. The roughly 5 km walk will be leisurely and on fairly easy terrain including a portion of the Rail Trail. When: Saturday October 10 at 9 AM Where: Benallen Nature Preserve - https://maps.app.goo.gl/U2BGaVnyCeW4jCJj8 …

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Join Chris Sanderson and other BGWA members to paddle down the Saugeen River and learn about invasive species identification and to map their locations. When: Sunday August 23 from 9 AM to 12-1 PM Where: Entry point - Maple Hill Dam (Saugeen River Access #4) to Power Dam - Carrick-Brant East Road (south of Walkerton …

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Join Beth Gilhespie, author of the Walking Through Time series of geology books, for a walk at Boyd's Crevices, just east of Owen Sound. Beth will discuss the ancient tropical seas that formed the rock layers and the forces today that continue to shape the Niagara Escarpment. When: Sunday April 26 at 1 PM Where: …

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The BGWA has organized several chainsaw workshops over the next couple of months. Upcoming chainsaw courses: Chainsaw Safety Course - March 21 Chainsaw Certification Course - April 11/12 Women's Only Chainsaw Safety Course - April 18 Chainsaw Maintenance Course - April 25 There are still spaces available for the different courses. If you are looking …

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Tree Identification and Hike at Massie Hills - March 7 Come join Susan McGowan and Donna Lacey for a snowshoe hike and tree identification in winter conditions. Learn about identifying trees using twigs, bark, and tree form on a very diverse site. When: Saturday March 7 at 1:30 PM to 4 PM Where: Massie Hills …

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