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Patrick Proulx — obituary

Proulx, Patrick Raymond Passed away suddenly on July...

Foe sale: Tools

Hausmann Tile Cutter 7". In good condition....

Volunteers needed for food festival

Festival Mississippi Mills Multicultural Food Festival Sunday...

Science & Nature

Backyard Birds

by Brent Eades

Environment

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

Green Talk

Nature

Shady Characters

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

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Explore Ontario’s highlands with Upland Nature Guides

Official launch of Upland Nature Guides Outdoor business offers guided day hikes across Ontario’s highlands Griffith, Greater Madawaska: August 2026 marks the official launch of Upland Nature Guides Inc., a new...

What Is That … on the Ditch Daisy?

The common white and yellow flowers of the ox-eye daisy are a familiar sight along the roadside and in the ditches near our cottage.  We begin to see them...

One Small Step into Nature: Discover the Festival of the Wild Child

Every great journey begins with one small step. An acorn starts small before growing into a mighty oak tree. A tiny tadpole transforms into a frog, and a caterpillar slowly...
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Backyard Birds

by Brent Eades

Environment

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

Green Talk

Nature

Shady Characters

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal”

Residents and visitors are advised that water flows on the Mississippi River are currently significantly higher than normal for this time of year. According to...

Autumn in July

by Allan Goddard Hello readers! I have had numerous inquiries from concerned residents in Almonte about the fall look of many trees in town. In fact,...

What is that … Serious Sipper?

The wildlife we see at the cottage eat a wide variety of foods, from seeds, nuts, insects, and snails to sap and nectar, amongst...

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust secures new Clyde Lake Nature Reserve

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust secures new Clyde Lake Nature Reserve with strong community and partner support The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is pleased...

Mississippi Madawaska Land trust welcomes Ramsey Hart as new executive director

In organizations, as in nature, change is inevitable, and the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is no exception. As one chapter comes to a...

What is that … Rapturous Song?

Some biologists define songbirds as those perching birds known for their almost musical songs.   While all birds vocalize to communicate, court, or defend territory,...

What Is That … Early Arrival?

Every year, after making it through a winter full of blustery weather, we are happy to see the reawakening of mother nature, especially at...

Report on MVFN talk: “Forgotten Canoe Routes of the Canadian Shield”

April 28, 2026 The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) held their annual Spring Gathering and welcomed a presentation by well-known canoeist, explorer and writer Hap...

Decluttering as environmental action

Emma Brown Everything we own will eventually have to go somewhere. How much stuff do you own? Do you ever think about where it will...

WIT Specialist Wasp?

The most plentiful wildlife at the cottage are the insects.  Of these, wasps are one of the most numerous.  We have so many species...

Last leaves this year

Thank you to our composting volunteers of this past fall, Pam Steele, Doug Taggart, Jim Dagg, Donna & Bill Treusch, Mike Pitcher, Nick DeBoer...

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust seeking community support to protect Clyde Lake property

March 13, 2026 – The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is inviting the community to help protect a beautiful 93-acre property on Clyde Lake...

What Is That …  Aggregation?

Many animals lead solitary adult lives, except for breeding and rearing young.  Many others are gregarious, living in flocks or colonies with numerous members...

Short Film: Nature’s Path to Wellness

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Looking for ways to feel more balanced, emotionally resilient, and better able to care for yourself and others? The Mississippi Madawaska...
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