Reclaiming Nature with Urban Forestry
October Thursdays
10 am to Noon
October .1, 8, 15, & 22
Note: No planting on 29th
OCTOBER
PLANTINGS
We have over 200 trees to plant! October will be busy on Thursday and Saturday mornings at the Owen Sound Hospital as we plant trees both in the Forest of Hope & Healing and along the south end of the Healing Path. More information here.
October Saturdays
10 am to Noon
October 3, 17, 24, & 31
Note: No planting on 10th
Hospital Welcoming Garden
A Work in Progress
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Upcoming OSFN Outdoor Events
The OSFN outdoor events listed below adhere to COVID 19 gathering restrictions at the time of the event. This includes numbers, social distancing and use of masks. Because numbers are limited, members of Owen Sound Field Naturalists have first priority. (Click here to become a member.) Register early to avoid disappointment. If you must cancel later, please let the event leader know so that others may enjoy the outing. Remember that washroom facilities may not be available on many outings even if they have been in the past. As COVID 19 restrictions change, updates will be made.
Join NeighbourWoods North at
Upcoming OSFN Outdoor Events
The OSFN outdoor events listed below adhere to COVID 19 gathering restrictions at the time of the event. This includes numbers, social distancing and use of masks. Because numbers are limited, members of Owen Sound Field Naturalists have first priority. (Click here to become a member.) Register early to avoid disappointment. If you must cancel later, please let the event leader know so that others may enjoy the outing. Remember that washroom facilities may not be available on many outings even if they have been in the past. As COVID 19 restrictions change, updates will be made. For indoor OSFN presentations go to the Events page.
WE DIG GREY BRUCE!
In the world of construction, excavation contractors do much more than haul dirt around: site preparation, grading, trenching and many other soil-related tasks. Products include Aggregate, Top Soil, Asphalt, Landscape Rocks. MacDonnell Excavating is assisting NeighbourWoods North with the Welcoming Garden and the Healing Path, donating time, labour & equipment.
Friends of the Environment Foundation
Since 1990 TD FEF has supported environmental projects in communities across Canada. With the generous support of donors, TD FEF has granted over $90 million to more than 27,000 projects. TD Bank Group covers administrative costs so 100% of every dollar donated is used to fund local environmental projects. TD FEF is supporting the Welcoming Garden and the Healing Path.
Michael & Bryan Nurton
Volunteers of the Month
NeighbourWoods North is lucky to have the assistance of these two very busy brothers. Bryan and Michael heard about NN through Bryan's wife who had been a colleague of NN vice-president Gord Edwards. Working for HydroOne on the Forestry Team means Bryan and Michael are able to provide NN with tons of wood chips to use in planting trees. They provided leadership for the East Ridge Project in keeping with their HydroOne volunteer work. In addition to volunteering with NN, the brothers also volunteer as coaches and for trail maintenance with the Bruce Trail Club.
Somehow with all that volunteering they manage to be active fathers to their kids, involved in girl guides, hockey and music. When not volunteering, they enjoy camping, fishing, and home gardening. Thank you Bryan and Michael for all you do.
Featured Friends & Supporters
Our Mission
NeighbourWoods North organizes naturalization and tree planting projects with volunteers in the Owen Sound area to create environmental benefits, enhance the attractiveness of the community, and contribute to local quality of life.
GIVING MAKES US GREENER
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