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Northern Booster: Jordyn Stafford

Nov 20, 2018 | Jeff Rollings | 25 Under 25

Caledon East’s Jordyn Stafford lives and works as a youth counsellor in the remote community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec.

Organic Grower: Jordan Tilley

Nov 20, 2018 | Janice Quirt | 25 Under 25

Jordan Tilley is a dedicated organic farmer at Everdale farm in Hillsburgh.

CSI: Natureworld The Case of Burying Beetle Bob

Nov 2, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

A CSI probe into Bob’s disappearance has revealed damning evidence linking Sam to the incident!

Autumn Salamanders

Oct 2, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Small wonder so many salamanders are active at this time of year, seeking last suppers of grubs and spiders, crickets and millipedes.

Where Do Old Batteries Go?

Sep 18, 2018 | Anthony Jenkins

These transformers smash enemies of the ecosphere to fertilizer.

The Meaning of Mushrooms

Sep 18, 2018 | Don Scallen | Food

The Fungus Among Us: The astonishing web of life beneath our feet.

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

Sep 4, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

I’ve written about our remarkable caterpillars before, but so many interesting ones inhabit our hills that another look is warranted.

Birdsong – Brought to You by Bugs

Jul 4, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

I recently had the pleasure of watching a pair of house wren parents feed their babies in a backyard nest box.

Invasive Species in Our Backyard

Jun 19, 2018 | Don Scallen

They’re big. They’re strong. And they’re probably here to stay. But keeping them in check will give native plant species a chance.

Yellow Lady’s Slippers

Jun 5, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

These botanical wonders sport whimsical – you guessed it – slipper-shaped blossoms.

Chorus Frogs

May 14, 2018 | Don Scallen | Blogs

Chorus frogs are vulnerable to a who’s who of predators from ground-foraging birds, to shrews, to big spiders to small snakes.

Eastern Cottontail Rabbits

Mar 30, 2018 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Cottontails conceal themselves in dense thickets of shrubs and brambles.