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Late Summer Wetland Wildflowers

The onset of autumn brings a profusion of late bloomers that add a splash of colour to Ontario wetlands.

Sep 11, 2025
Don Scallen

Moths of the Limberlost

These furry little moths sporting tiny faces with big eyes are delightful companions in the garden.

Aug 26, 2025
Don Scallen

The Buzz about Dragonflies

Dragonflies are fascinating and unique insects thanks to their ancient lineage, iridescent colors, and their role as voracious predators in the insect world.

Jul 14, 2025
Don Scallen

Hitchhiking Mussels

These mendacious mollusks lure unsuspecting smallmouth bass into giving it a free ride – and a free meal.

Jun 13, 2025
Don Scallen

Newt Love

Newts fall in love too but, as in human affairs, persistence, gentle wooing and perhaps a splash of cologne can help win the day.

May 11, 2025
Don Scallen

How to Spot Salamander Eggs

Look closely in the crystal clear streams and ponds around Caledon and you can likely spot Jefferson salamander eggs, neatly aligned along supports like twigs.

Apr 2, 2025
Don Scallen

When 200-Pound Beavers Roamed Southern Ontario

Huge skulls from more than 10,000 years ago reveal a time when beavers as big as bears called this area home.

Mar 11, 2025
Don Scallen

The Allure of Owls

Owls generate great excitement among birders, and they tug, irresistibly, at our heart strings with those big, expressive eyes.

Feb 10, 2025
Don Scallen

Fossil Trees

Trees like ginkgos and dawn redwoods are called “living fossils” due to their ancient origins that date back to the days of the dinosaurs.

Jan 7, 2025
Don Scallen

The Value of Silence

Resisting the urge to chatter may help humans catch glimpses of elusive animals.

Dec 5, 2024
Don Scallen

Stayin’ Alive

Using venom, camouflage and jump scare tactics, snakes find many ways to survive and escape danger.

Nov 11, 2024
Don Scallen

Fall Critters

While humans peacefully slumber the forest comes alive with tiny creatures busy preparing for the cold.

Oct 9, 2024
Don Scallen