Studies show that gratitude can change our lives. For the next 30 days, we’re going to express our gratitude for this amazing organization.
A New Year, a Renewed Drive to Get Outdoors
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
Adventure Awaits with Night Sky Stewardship
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
The tree name game – Blue Beech
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.
How do you save a piece of wilderness?
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.
Skunk cabbage; a warm-blooded plant?
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).
Balsam fir; Not just a tree for the festive season
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.
In the News: Carden Alvar Provincial Park
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.
Lighting up the autumn – fall wildflowers
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.
Spring partners; flowers and bees
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.