Do Ontario Freshwater Turtles Show Site Fidelity to Overwintering Sites?
By Andrea O'Halloran Turtles will soon be coming out of hibernation, which may prompt you to wonder where they spend all that time! It turns out, turtles return to the …
The American Woodcock: The Coolest Sign of Spring There Is
by Siena Smith If you can believe it spring is just five days away, with March 19th officially kicking off the spring season! We will soon be in for longer …
Invasive Plants in The Land Between: Identification, spread avoidance, and more!
By Sarah Reed In an effort to spread awareness this Invasive Species Awareness week, we're dedicating this blog post to the most common invasive plant species in The Land Between. …
Going Nuts for Squirrels: The Annual Squirrel Appreciation Day!
You read that right, Squirrel Appreciation Day, an annual celebration of our furry backyard friends. Since its inception in 2001, every 21st of January has been set aside as a …
To Tree or Not To Tree? Christmas Tree Dilemmas
Written By Emma Halupka Edited by Kate Dickson Most who celebrate the holidays would agree that things would not feel like Christmas without a Christmas tree! However, as you may …
The Unforeseen Impact of Road Salt Application & Related Shoreland Development on Freshwater Aquatic Food Webs
By: Jake Knowles Far from a natural surface, the uniformity of road infrastructure in North America is constantly at odds with the elements. Maintaining safe driving conditions on roads requires …
Bird feeding 101: How to care for our feathered friends through responsible feeding
By Emma Russett A beloved pastime for many nature lovers, feeding birds is a great way to observe and engage with the feathered friends we share our land, waters, and …
Pollinator Spotlight: Bats, Pollinators of The Night
On the back of our "under-appreciated pollinators" blog and with spooky season in full swing, we're taking the time to elaborate a bit more on one of our favourite pollinators: …
Wood You Eat That? An Overview of Beaver Teeth and Digestive System
By: Michael Allen Bryden There's no denying that beavers do some pretty amazing things, not least their ability to adapt to their environment, as well as forcing their environment to …
Fall gardening: The benefits of and a guide to planting native species in the autumn months
Written by Sarah Reed For many of us, the gradual brightening of March is a signal to start sowing seeds, while the warm rains of May are the perfect opportunity …