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March Newsletter – From the Desk of the Executive Director

March Newsletter – From the Desk of the Executive Director

In the busyness of daily work, delivering programs, answering emails, and processing registrations, it’s easy to lose sight of why we do what we do. Every now and then, we are reminded: this work is about moments that matter. Moments when a child steps into the forest...
Nature Notes: The Earthworm is an Invader!

Nature Notes: The Earthworm is an Invader!

With the recent rain we saw earthworms emerge from their holes and stretch their way to other locations.  The Robins were happy, and probably the people who fish but, did you know that earthworms are actually an invasive species?  Yes, that’s correct – invasive...
Nature Notes: The Chipmunk

Nature Notes: The Chipmunk

Now that spring has arrived you may be seeing one of the heralds of spring – the Chipmunk!  They are emerging from their winter dens where they basically slept away the cold winter in their soft and cozy unground nests…complete with latrine and larder! Did you know...
Nature Notes: Your Bird Feeding Station

Nature Notes: Your Bird Feeding Station

Looking out at our feeders we see a variety of birds throughout the day – finches, jays, cardinals, chickadees – the list goes on. We have feeders because we know that the sources of foods that these birds eat run low as winter progresses and a feeder station is like...

Animal Showcase: Migrators and Migration

The cooler weather has arrived and with it the natural world begins its next cycle.  Leaves fall, frogs stock up on insects, and chipmunks top up their larders.  It’s a busy, busy season as animals, plants, birds, and insects get ready for the season yet to come. The...

Animal Showcase: Opossum

This little critter is slowly making its way into southern Ontario, Quebec, and BC…likely because of climate change. They are about the size of a cat and are easily identified because of that whitish face and salt and pepper body.  They can grab things with their...