The Ssseriously Strange Anatomy of Snakes
The ‘Ssseriously’ Strange Anatomy of Snakes By: Michaela S. Bouffard Let's imagine you are a snake. What are you feeling as you slither through the long grass that surrounds you? …
The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration: One of the Greatest Phenomena of the Natural World
By: Michael Allen Bryden With its brilliant bright orange, black, and white markings, the monarch butterfly is a beautiful insect and arguably one of the most recognizable butterfly species to …
The Importance of Beavers
The Importance of Beavers By: Kate Dickson Canada’s beaver: An iconic species beloved enough to make it onto our coinage on one hand, but labeled as a “nuisance” and a …
Unveiling the Silent Crisis: The Decline of Earth’s Vital Insects
Unveiling the Silent Crisis: The Decline of Earth’s Vital Insects By: Meghan Ward In the intricate tapestry of Earth’s ecosystems, insects weave a role more vital than most realize. From …
How to be Fish-Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing
How to be Fish-Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing By Angela Vander Eyken For many, casting a line out on a calm lake sounds like the perfect way …
Conlin’s Corner – Giants of the Night – Unraveling our Giant Silk Moths
Conlin's Corner - Giants of the Night – Unraveling our Giant Silk Moths By: Basil Conlin We’re excited to introduce you to a new monthly installment on our blog: Conlin’s …
Salamanders: Nature’s Unsung Heroes
By Siena Smith Salamanders, the reclusive, lesser known cousins of frogs and toads, are among the cutest animals we have here in The Land Between. Often mistaken for lizards, salamanders …
The Birds Return! A closer look at the common Red-winged Blackbirds
The days are long, the ice is melting, and our feathery friends are starting to return from their wintering grounds. One of the earliest arrivals is the Red-winged Blackbird, who …
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 …