New Years Eve; the time of year when my younger self was ready to party.
But of recent New Years has taken on a new meaning
New Years Eve; the time of year when my younger self was ready to party.
But of recent New Years has taken on a new meaning
As the sun sets day after day, not all natural resources disappear to the naked eye, especially in locations situated in central and northern Ontario
Common names for plants can be an easy way to identify them; mention trillium, and a familiar image quickly comes to mind. But sometimes the common name, or names, we give flora can create all kinds of confusion.
The concept of a land trust came to this region in the early 1990s when a handful of motivated people were looking for new ways to preserve wilderness areas.
We look for the blossoms of crocus and snowdrops as signs of spring, but those who want to hurry the season can hunt for eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus).
Forested areas in our region contain a wide variety of majestic deciduous and coniferous trees. As you travel further north in Simcoe County, the forest type shifts as you get closer to the Canadian Shield. You will begin to notice that there are more conifer trees, especially the common, yet important, balsam fir.
After nearly decade on the wait list, a rare grassland ecosystem in Ramara Township has been formally protected as a provincial park.
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced Wednesday five nature areas would be added to the Ontario Parks docket — including Carden Alvar, near Lake Dalrymple.
September is a perfect time to get outside and discover the bursts of colour and texture these plants provide to the landscape; not to mention their importance in the ecosystem.
With the snow disappearing, it’s a great time to get out and explore our region’s forests as they get ready for another growing season.
Real estate agents use every tool at their disposal to get an edge in a competitive market when they are trying to sell homes.