Don Scallen
Don Scallen enjoys sharing his love of nature through his writing and presentations. Check out his blog "Notes from the Wild".
How to Spot Salamander Eggs
Apr 2, 2025Look closely in the crystal clear streams and ponds around Caledon and you can likely spot Jefferson salamander eggs, neatly aligned along supports like twigs.
Macro Nature Photography Captures the Secret Lives of Little Things
Mar 12, 2025A close-up look at some of the small critters that inhabit Headwaters and how their lives intersect with ours in crucial ways.
When 200-Pound Beavers Roamed Southern Ontario
Mar 11, 2025Huge skulls from more than 10,000 years ago reveal a time when beavers as big as bears called this area home.
The Allure of Owls
Feb 10, 2025Owls generate great excitement among birders, and they tug, irresistibly, at our heart strings with those big, expressive eyes.
Fossil Trees
Jan 7, 2025Trees like ginkgos and dawn redwoods are called “living fossils” due to their ancient origins that date back to the days of the dinosaurs.
The Value of Silence
Dec 5, 2024Resisting the urge to chatter may help humans catch glimpses of elusive animals.
Two in the Bush
Nov 25, 2024The Christmas Bird Count provides a snapshot of overwintering local birds and an opportunity for birders, experienced and inexperienced, to enjoy some holiday camaraderie.
Stayin’ Alive
Nov 11, 2024Using venom, camouflage and jump scare tactics, snakes find many ways to survive and escape danger.
Fall Critters
Oct 9, 2024While humans peacefully slumber the forest comes alive with tiny creatures busy preparing for the cold.
Praying Mantids
Sep 12, 2024There’s no need to fear these alien-looking creatures … unless you’re a butterfly or wasp.
Life in the Milkweed Patch
Aug 8, 2024A milkweed patch thrums with life, full of moths, spiders, butterflies, amphibians and more.
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Jul 5, 2024Underwater video taken at local conservation areas capture the male Pumpkinseed sunfish in action
Roadside Attractions
Jun 14, 2024Each year our roadside verges erupt in a bloom of wildflowers, only to be leveled by municipal mowers. Is there a better way to manage these habitats?
A Marooned Grebe
Jun 6, 2024Without a proper ‘runway’, horned grebes are unable to achieve lift-off, effectively leaving them stranded if they happen to land in small watering holes.
Calvin, the Navigator
May 7, 2024This well-known salamander’s unexplained navigational super-power rivals the precision of our best GPS systems.
In Praise of Holes
Apr 8, 2024In nature, hole digging is replete with meaning, helping countless animals survive.
A Magnificent Obsession
Mar 16, 2024Collecting and nurturing remarkable trees has been a 30-year passion for Caledon’s Gary Haslett.
It’s Baby Season at the Wildlife Centre
Mar 16, 2024The spring rush of young, orphaned or injured animals marks the start of another busy year at Procyon Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre.