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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.

What Is That … Early Bird?

We always look forward to spring at the cottage and to seeing the birds that are waiting for us.  Some are on their way...

Explorer Jill Heinerth gives talk to Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists

On April 20th, 2023 the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN), held their first Spring Gathering since 2019.  At the sold-out event there was plenty...

What Is That … Green Caterpillar?

While we are invigorated by the gradual greening of spring, we still find comfort in looking at pictures of the “greenness” from previous summers...

Backyard Beauties auction countdown: Bidding is April 17-28

The countdown to the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust online auction is starting.  This time next week bidding will be under way.   We will...

Backyard Beauties 2023: Time for the big reveal

With the Land Trust auction coming very soon, the organizers are excited to present the signature piece for Backyard Beauties 2023.  Created by sculptor,...

“Treasures of the Ottawa Valley” Nature Talk, March 16 2023

Submitted by Chris Baburek The March meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists featured a presentation by Brian Carson, “Treasures of the Ottawa Valley”.  Brian...

What Is That … Sparrow?

The word ‘sparrow’ is a general one applied to a number of tiny, chirping birds that are not necessarily closely related.  One characteristic of...

A Wonderful Leg-Up for Local Students: The MVFN Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary 

Annually, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) offer one or more awards of  $1000 dollars to students living in the immediate area. Each bursary...

Heat: Something for everybody

This story will interest you if you like to be warm; if you like to save money; if you watch our municipal politics with...

For want of a birdhouse EMAIL ADDRESS CORRECTED

Just in time to enter the Backyard Beauties 2023 auction, the Naismith Men’s Shed is producing several models of birdhouses ready for decorating. These...

What Is That …Shade of Green?

Looking at the current expanse of white snow, drab leafless trees, and snow-laden evergreens, it is challenging to recall just how vibrant and green...

Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust welcomes new executive director

The Board of Directors of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is excited to announce that Stacie Lloyd has joined the land trust in...

Special creation for Backyard Beauties auction

WHAT IS THIS? Glenda Jones and Barbara Carroll are pleased to announce that local clay artist Chandler Swain will be creating a signature piece for...

Backyard Beauties online auction 2023

Calling Birdhouse builders! Are you like me? Would you like to decorate a birdhouse and donate it to the auction but, really, you cannot imagine...
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