nature

FEATUREDOutdoors

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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The Silent Sentinel of Winter: The Great Horned Owl

When night falls and the world quiets, the Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) emerges as the apex predator of the

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FEATUREDHome & Cottage

Cold Comfort: Life in the Subnivean Zone

Most wildlife migrate, hibernate, or insulate to adapt to winter conditions in cottage country. However, some small mammals adapt to

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Take A Friend Snowmobiling

By Craig Nicholson It’s winter in the Kawarthas, Haliburton & Bancroft region and you’re thinking about taking a friend snowmobiling as

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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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FEATUREDHome & Cottage

Cottage Memories: Chronicles of A City Boy’s Life In The Country

Macho Down Under By Craig Nicholson Wintertime is when my cottage basement really shines. It’s a masculine space that becomes

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Welcoming Meadow!

Riverview Park and Zoo is excited to announce that we have a new North American River Otter! Meadow, a female

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Ice Fishing Memories

As the seasons change from cool fall days to the bitter chill of winter, lakes freeze over and hardcore anglers

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Firewood Tips: The Best Burning Wood for Your Wood Stove or Fireplace

There is something about how the heat of a wood burning fire settles into your bones on a blustery winters

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Baby It’s Cold Outside!

Winter entertaining in Canada often revolves around creating cozy and comfy spaces where family and friends can unwind and enjoy

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