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Milksnakes

Milksnakes, a threat to no one except Mickey and Minnie.

Jul 18, 2013
Don Scallen

Douglas Grant Pearce

Memorial tributes may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, or share a comment here In The Hills.

Jul 10, 2013
In The Hills

Green Frog Blog

Green frogs sometimes strike out cross country in search of new ponds and new environments, boldly going where no frogs have gone before!

Jun 26, 2013
Don Scallen

Guilt

“Food, love, career, and mothers are the four major guilt groups.” – Cathy Guisewite

Jun 19, 2013
Laurie May

Movers and Groovers

Having just mated, bugs begin dropping dead on the river and at precisely 9:10, Rob ties his fly and announces he’s going to fish.

Jun 19, 2013
Liz Beatty

Cowbirds

Cowbirds, if unlikely to garner much human sympathy, are fascinating creatures.

May 27, 2013
Don Scallen

Farmers’ Markets In The Hills

Farmers’ markets in the Headwaters Region are the best place to find the freshest local food and the work of area artisans.

In The Hills

Kohlrabi Slaw with Sesame Vinaigrette

After chewing on a few pieces, and contemplating its personality, I thought it would match well with raw carrot which is sweeter but also more fibrous.

May 16, 2013
In The Hills

Spring Sparrows

Take time to notice the fox, white-crowned and white-throated sparrows.

May 8, 2013
Don Scallen

Timberdoodles

The flight of the timberdoodle should continue through April and can be witnessed at dawn as well as dusk.

Apr 9, 2013
Don Scallen

From Headwaters to Ulster

Off the beaten path, a quick list of some lesser-known must see, do, and stay tips.

Apr 8, 2013
Liz Beatty

Redpolls

The redpoll feeding etiquette is decidedly boorish; they jostle each other rudely for favoured perches on the feeders.

Mar 17, 2013
Don Scallen