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Forests for Future Generations

“If we lose the forests, we lose our only teachers.” — Bill Mollison Forests are critical not only for our

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5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Lake’s Water Quality

For many of us, looking forward to time at the lake is what gets us through our busy weeks. These

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Harmful Algal Blooms

Shoreline property owners are becoming increasingly concerned about algal blooms. What is an algal bloom? It is the rapid uncontrolled

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THOSE WERE THE DAYS: “How’s The Weather”

When I accepted a position and moved my family to this area, we were greeted and welcomed by one of

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Is a Gaggle of Geese Causing You a Gaggle of Issues?

If you have a shoreline property and are having issues with Canada Geese and the amount of droppings they leave

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Hammered Nature Prints

After the greys, whites and browns of the winter season, our eyes become hungry for the vibrant colours of spring

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The Case Against Fertilizing Your Lawns… And Your Lakes

Without even realizing, our daily activities can significantly impact our lakes. While excess nutrients in our lakes, rivers, and streams

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Summer Vibes

Birchview Design There is nothing quite like summertime in Ontario; especially in cottage country! The long hard winter is quickly

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A Brush with Nature

Nature is full of complex curves, shapes and lines. Even the tiniest leaf has sweeping edges, an intricate veining pattern

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The Tooth of the Lion

Do you ever wonder about the origins of some of the most common plant names? As our society moves away

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