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by Brent Eades

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Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

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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 close, another is just beginning. After...

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, some bird songs are not...

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 our cottage on White Lake. ...
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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.

$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...

What Is That … Infrequent Visitor?

August was a good month at our cottage on White Lake for seeing birds we do not see every year.  Many bird species are...

The Night Sky: The Birds and the Bees

Part 3 in a series about Light Pollution, by Rick Scholes  See also Part 1 and Part 2 In 2023 two astronomers invented a new word:...

The Night Sky: LED Revolution

Part 2 in a series about Light Pollution, by Rick Scholes. See Part 1. You may have noticed that lighting these days is often annoyingly...

308 acres of Madawaska Highlands forest permanently protected by local land trust

The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is proud to announce the permanent protection of the MapleCross Newlands Nature Reserve – a 125-hectare (308-acre) property...

What Is That … Late Summer Caterpillar?

As we approach the end of summer the moths and butterflies around our cottage on White Lake have reproduced.  The eggs they laid have...

The Night Sky: Fading Beauty   

Part 1 in a series about Light Pollution, by Rick Scholes At some point in your life, unless you’re an urban dweller who’s never left...

What is That … Reliable Friend?

We have reached mid-cottage season, a time when we can expect warmth from the sun, and visits from family and friends.  Amongst the friends...
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