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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.

Climate Dialogues: Sense-making Together

3 Monday evenings in March When: 7:00 pm — 9:15 pm; March 2nd, 16th and 30th, 2026 Where: Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch, 155...

What Is That … Warm-Weather Warbler?

When we are experiencing polar temperatures, we like to think about our warm weather pastimes at the cottage. We have written a number of...

Calling all curious young minds! Hands-on nature learning

Mississippi Valley Field Naturalist’s Young Naturalist program is gearing up for a new season!  This winter and spring we will be continuing our once-a-month...

How cold is it? Pancake ice cold

Editor's Note: Tony Sharpe sent these photos of pancake ice he spotted forming in the river. While it doesn't necessarily have to be extremely...

What Is That … New Beastie?

Although it is winter and we have closed our cottage on White Lake and moved back into town, we still enjoy aspects of our...

What is That … Stink?

We have a love/hate relationship with some of the insects at the cottage, but we love to see stink bugs, mostly because their very...

The Famous Last Words of Jane Goodall: November 23

You are invited to join your neighbours to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Dame (& Dr.)  Jane Goodall (1934-2025). Jane Goodall died in...

$17,400 OTF grant improves safe trail access at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary

On Friday, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan met with the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to celebrate the completion of a project made possible by...

What Is That … Late Fall Flower?

Before closing our cottage on White Lake for the season, we went for walks along the nearby road to take in the spectacular display...

Summary of Nature Talk: “Backyard Astronomy”.

The October meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists featured speaker Rick Scholes with his presentation, “Backyard Astronomy.”  Rick is well known to many...

The Night Sky: How to Reclaim It

Part 5 in a series about Light Pollution, by Rick Scholes See also Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Why do gas stations...

The Night Sky: Glaringly Obvious

Part 4 in a series about Light Pollution, by Rick Scholes See also Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 Here’s a bold statement: more light...

‘Backyard Astronomy’ — October 16

Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists Nature Talk – October 16, 2025 Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists’ October Nature Talk will feature speaker and Almonte resident Rick Scholes.  Rick...

Celebrate fall colours with a hike up Blueberry Mountain

The air is turning crisp, the leaves are bursting into colour — it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and experience autumn in all...
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