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For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

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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. ...

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

For the Birds: Spring Migration

by Cheryl Baxter Hope you are enjoying the arrival of Spring!  As I see the snow falling outside today I wonder if Spring is just...

Wolf Tree Pair

by Neil Carleton Trees are in constant competition with each other for water, sunlight, and nutrients. Some trees in the forest capture most of the...

Biodiversity Matters

by Theresa Peluso "The current massive degradation of habitat and extinction of species is taking place on a catastrophically short timescale, and their effects will...

Trees and our past

by Michael Macpherson The Heritage Tree Workshop held in the Old Town Hall on February 11th brought arbour experts and admirers together to learn about...

Gemmill Park Forest

by Neil Carleton Gemmill Park in Almonte is well known for the arena, curling rink, soccer field, swings, tennis court, track, and baseball diamond.  Not...

Air Pollution: Exactly what are we breathing?

by Theresa Peluso Take a deep breath. Then think about what you've just inhaled. The air now in your lungs has circulated the Earth many...

For the Birds: Common Redpolls & more!

by Cheryl Baxter Happy February! Well, it’s been a long time since I have last posted and for that I apologize. We are still trying to...

Remarkable trees back of beyond

by Neil Carleton  While hiking last year I happened to mention a chance meeting with an ancient oak tree. One of my companions remarked that...

Raising the steaks – and greenhouse gases

by Theresa Peluso I couldn't abandon my discussion of carbon emissions in Mississippi Mills without considering one very important group of residents. They don't vote,...

For the Birds: Birding Highlights

by Cheryl Baxter Merry Christmas!!!   Again, so sorry for being away for so long.  Between work and trying to sell our home (yes we are...

Backyard Birds – December 2014

by Brent Eades For the past couple of years I've posted occasional photos of winter visitors to my yard here in Almonte. Here are a...

Solstice fire warmed hearts and hands

by Neil Carleton The celebration of the winter solstice with a fire is an ancient tradition that’s practised around the world. Fires have been lit...

Street Trees

 by Neil Carleton When I’m on foot, I look for trees that arch over sidewalks and pathways that I can stroll under.  The closer the leaves...

Can you can the car?

by Theresa Peluso In my November column it was evident, in comparing our carbon reduction initiatives with the Town of Perth's, that our municipality has...

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