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How Does The Ice Storm Affect Nature?

In 4 - Winter, Grants Woods, Kris Starr Sanctuary, Nature Reserves & Easements, News, Ron Reid Nature Reserve, Scout Valley Conservation Easement by couchiching

In the wake of the intense ice storm our region recently endured, it’s clear that damage is extensive. The last time Canada experienced a similar event was 27 years ago when the 1998 Montreal Ice Storm caused devastation. Many of our communities will never look the same after this year’s …

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Fabulous Fall Fungi

In 3 - Fall, Grants Woods, News by couchiching

As fall settles across Orillia and the vibrant leaves catch our attention, fungi quietly emerge in the forests of Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve. These fascinating organisms, more commonly known as mushrooms or toadstools, thrive in the cooler, damper conditions of autumn. Fungi are neither plants nor animals—though they are often …