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Barred Owls

Barred owls, like all owls, exercise a mysterious hold on our psyches. Birders and non-birders alike are drawn to their expressive faces and large liquid eyes.

Feb 5, 2019
Don Scallen

Boreal Birds

Over 300 species, totalling billions of birds rely on Canada’s boreal forest as breeding grounds.

Jan 4, 2019
Don Scallen

Seeds on the Move

A great many seeds tap into the mobility of birds and animals to spread themselves around.

Dec 5, 2018
Don Scallen

Northern Booster: Jordyn Stafford

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

Nov 20, 2018
Jeff Rollings

Organic Grower: Jordan Tilley

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

Nov 20, 2018
Janice Quirt

CSI: Natureworld The Case of Burying Beetle Bob

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

Nov 2, 2018
Don Scallen

Autumn Salamanders

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

Oct 2, 2018
Don Scallen

Where Do Old Batteries Go?

These transformers smash enemies of the ecosphere to fertilizer.

Sep 18, 2018
Anthony Jenkins

The Meaning of Mushrooms

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

Sep 18, 2018
Don Scallen

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

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

Sep 4, 2018
Don Scallen

Birdsong – Brought to You by Bugs

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

Jul 4, 2018
Don Scallen

Invasive Species in Our Backyard

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.

Jun 19, 2018
Don Scallen