Blogs

Winter Bird Watching
Jan 12, 2021 | | Notes from the WildThis is a special winter for bird watching in the hills.

Brook Trout
Dec 1, 2020 | | Notes from the WildThere is no guarantee that brook trout will continue to thrive in Caledon, Erin and Dufferin in the years to come.

Tree Crickets
Nov 3, 2020 | | Notes from the WildSinging tree crickets are beautiful. They raise diaphanous wings like miniature sails and vibrate them as they trill their songs.

Hopping and Walkin’ in the Rain
Oct 15, 2020 | | Notes from the WildThis is the time of year to get out after dark and explore… especially as the rain falls.

Singing Insects
Sep 8, 2020 | | Notes from the WildYou likely won’t see many of these without a little dedicated searching.

Beetle Mania
Aug 4, 2020 | | Notes from the WildFour beetles among hundreds of thousands, each with a unique story to tell.

Promethea Moths
Jul 6, 2020 | | Notes from the WildWhile most moths release their pheromones after dusk, promethea moth females are an exception.

Red Foxes
Jun 16, 2020 | | Notes from the WildThe Georgetown fox family is lucky to be living in an older section of town where yards are spacious and tree filled.

Dispatches from a Vernal Pool
May 5, 2020 | | Notes from the WildVernal pools, like coral reefs, are theatres showcasing life and death struggles between prey and predators.

Flying Squirrels
Apr 7, 2020 | | Notes from the WildRemarkably, flying squirrels can glide up to 90 metres, though most of their aerial journeys are much shorter.

Otters
Mar 9, 2020 | | Notes from the WildThe reappearance of otters in our hills is a hopeful sign that the capacity of our rivers and landscapes to support wildlife is improving.

Animal Tracks
Feb 6, 2020 | | Notes from the WildTracks inscribed on snow by unseen animals offer tantalizing multilayered puzzles.