No, we don’t mean Klingons ala Star Trek, we mean cling-ons, those seeds, such as burdock seeds, that attach themselves to fur, feathers and even socks. The seeds are carried to a new home via this distribution system, a very clever and successful survival method....
Source: Peterborough Examiner. Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg are the authors of The Big Book of Nature Activities. It’s designed to get kids, and adults, engaged in the natural world and away from glowing screens. Read full article:...
“The healthiest food,” wrote author Wendell Berry, “is the shortest distance from the earth to your mouth.” Often, the food we serve to our children is a long way from the earth – perhaps even thousands of miles away. Take your typical soup. The vegetables and fruit...
Here in cottage country, watching for backyard wildlife is something we all love to do. If you would like to attract more critters within eyeshot, here are some nutritious snacks that will look not only look nice on your trees but will attract a range of birds and...
Like clockwork each year, we are greeted with the breathtaking sight of a flock of Canada geese winging their way southward in their characteristic “V” formation. There are actually some wonderful lessons geese can teach us about working together as a team. Here are...
As the Registrar who handles school groups and weekend rentals, summertime means a less frantic workday as bookings slow down and the site turns into a vibrant summer camp. Instead of days spent with my right ear perpetually stuck to the phone and my nose pressed...
