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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.

Mar 26, 2018

John Muir

A saunter through the hills in 1864.

Mar 26, 2018

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.

Mar 26, 2018

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Forest Bathing

Slowing down, tuning in. With forest bathing, the slow movement takes to the woods.

Mar 26, 2018

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.

Mar 5, 2018

How to Find Owls

Myths, legends and modern literature feature owls, a notable example being Hedwig the snowy owl, loyal companion of Harry Potter.

Feb 2, 2018

Skunks and Porcupines, Masters of Defence

Skunks, in contrast to porcupines, are positively cuddly with soft, luxuriant fur, just begging to be stroked.

Jan 12, 2018

A Headwaters’ Giant

Do you know of a bigger tree in the Headwaters Region?

Dec 5, 2017

Flickers

Northern flickers are boldly and beautifully marked woodpeckers that are common throughout the Headwaters.

Oct 29, 2017

Night Hikes

Night Hikes – A purposeful walk along a path, playing a flashlight over leaves, branches and trunks will reveal wonders.

Oct 17, 2017

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.

Sep 16, 2017

Katydids

Katydids are seldom seen, because they camouflage so well with greenery.

Sep 5, 2017