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The Shoots of Spring

I’m standing in an aisle at a local feed mill waiting for my sack of layer mash to arrive from

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Nature Sculpting

We humans sometimes think we are the only ones who practice art. But a quick walk in the woods reveals

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Whodunit? Release Your Inner Detective

I have been asked to do the impossible during my work as a trail guide: guarantee a wildlife sighting. Beyond

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The Scoop: On Recreational Trails

What They Are & How They Originated The Kawartha & Haliburton regions offer residents and visitors various recreational trail experiences.

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Havelock This Summer

Havelock changes as the seasons turn from winter to summer. The population more than doubles when the cottagers and tourists

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Wood Wide Web

By Rick Whitteker As the outdoor sights and sounds of summer approach, I would like to draw your attention to

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Marmora Retreat

Marmora Retreat is a stunning convergence of farm, forest and water. Just 2 hours North of Toronto and 2.5 hours

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Havelock Spring and Summer

Havelock changes as the seasons turn from winter to summer. The population more than doubles when the cottagers and tourists

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Spring Symphony

The relative quiet of the winter changes to the sounds of serenading in the spring as our lake edges thaw

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Get to Know Your Furry Neighbours!

The animal tracks you see in snow are like wildlife signatures, letting you know who was here before you. With

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