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The Frost Centre: A Hikers Haven

Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands is a hiking gem! I used to love bringing my students to these trails to

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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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Embrace the Mess!

It takes a concerted effort to shed the shackles of our Victorian era perspective when it comes to the beauty

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Welcome to the Spring Into Summer Issue

“Spring is far more than just the changing of the seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” – Toni Sorenson

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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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Remember Your Woollies

I recommend you become a tag reader. Clothing tags tell you what materials were used to make the garment. When

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Leave No Trace: Principles to Protect Nature

If you plan to spend time outside day tripping or camping, consider learning the principles of Leave No Trace. Originally

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Welcome to the Summer Issue

“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”

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Take a Walk on the Dark Side!

Henry David Thoreau once resolved to go on night walks to “make acquaintance with another side of nature.” Darkness naturally