Don Scallen
Don Scallen enjoys sharing his love of nature through his writing and presentations. Check out his blog "Notes from the Wild".
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits
Mar 30, 2018Cottontails conceal themselves in dense thickets of shrubs and brambles.
Spring Hikes on The Bruce Trail
Mar 26, 2018Along the Bruce Trail, spring is the time to slow to a saunter and see, hear and scent nature’s renewal.
Mink: Master Predators
Mar 5, 2018Winter is the best time to find evidence of mink. With snow cover, mink tracks can readily be found along streams or the verges of ponds and lakes.
How to Find Owls
Feb 2, 2018Myths, legends and modern literature feature owls, a notable example being Hedwig the snowy owl, loyal companion of Harry Potter.
Skunks and Porcupines, Masters of Defence
Jan 12, 2018Skunks, in contrast to porcupines, are positively cuddly with soft, luxuriant fur, just begging to be stroked.
Flickers
Oct 29, 2017Northern flickers are boldly and beautifully marked woodpeckers that are common throughout the Headwaters.
Night Hikes
Oct 17, 2017Night Hikes – A purposeful walk along a path, playing a flashlight over leaves, branches and trunks will reveal wonders.
Notes From the Wild
Sep 25, 2017Don Scallen enjoys sharing his love of nature through his writing and presentations. Check out his blog “Notes from the Wild”.
Fall’s Best: The Monarch Butterfly, the Porcupine and the Brook Trout
Sep 16, 2017Savour fall with these 10 wonders of autumnal nature – from insects to constellations.
Caterpillars and Chrysalides
Aug 17, 2017Caterpillar food plants will summon egg-laying female butterflies to your yard. Then, if sharp-eyed, you may find the minute eggs. More likely you’ll find the caterpillars.
Chrysalides
Jul 4, 2017With a few exceptions, chrysalides are designed to be overlooked, to allow the wondrous alchemy of metamorphosis to proceed undisturbed.
Going off the Grid
Jun 21, 2017For Mary and Brad Kruger, living lightly doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort for conscience.
Bluebirds
Jun 5, 2017The success of bluebird nest boxes tells us that we can help wildlife, if we care enough and have the will.
Woodland Wildflowers
Apr 30, 2017Spring wildflowers are a varied lot, many graced with fanciful names that fire the imaginations of children and adults.
Trees for Birds
Mar 29, 2017If you love birds, and you plant trees or shrubs this spring, please choose native plants.