Environment
Spring Hikes on The Bruce Trail
Along the Bruce Trail, spring is the time to slow to a saunter and see, hear and scent nature’s renewal.
Wildlife Rescue: Cry of the Wild
Sherri Cox, a corporate executive turned wildlife vet, takes her surgical skills on the road to aid animals in distress.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Forest Bathing
Slowing down, tuning in. With forest bathing, the slow movement takes to the woods.
Mink: Master Predators
Winter is the best time to find evidence of mink. With snow cover, mink tracks can readily be found along streams or the verges of ponds and lakes.
How to Find Owls
Myths, legends and modern literature feature owls, a notable example being Hedwig the snowy owl, loyal companion of Harry Potter.
Skunks and Porcupines, Masters of Defence
Skunks, in contrast to porcupines, are positively cuddly with soft, luxuriant fur, just begging to be stroked.
Flickers
Northern flickers are boldly and beautifully marked woodpeckers that are common throughout the Headwaters.
Night Hikes
Night Hikes – A purposeful walk along a path, playing a flashlight over leaves, branches and trunks will reveal wonders.
Fall’s Best: The Monarch Butterfly, the Porcupine and the Brook Trout
Savour fall with these 10 wonders of autumnal nature – from insects to constellations.



