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Autumn in July

by Allan Goddard Hello readers! I have had numerous...

Noreen Young’s early drawings on exhibit at the Sivarulrasa Gallery.

by Edith Cody-Rice Don’t let your daughter go...

The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday August 1, the...

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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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, all the trees appearing like...

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 many others.  Perhaps it is...

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 to announce the successful acquisition...
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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.

For the Birds: Persistence is Key

by Cheryl Baxter Good Monday Morning! What a week it has been!  So many different opportunities to see some wonderful birds!  I even spotted a lifer...

Biking birders in fine feather for annual avian adventure

 by Neil Carleton   Since the 2009 launch of Bicycle Month in Mississippi Mills, Birders on Bikes has been a successful annual event for many outdoor...

Shhh!

by Theresa Peluso  There you are on a fine summer evening, sitting by the lake, quietly contemplating the sunset and the croaks and calls of...

For the Birds: Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird are house hunting!

by Cheryl Baxter Good Monday morning! It’s a beautiful day out there today.  I just came in a while ago after I tried to spot the...

Cliff Bennett receives the 2014 Stan Hodgkiss Canadian Outdoorsperson of the Year

 Cliff Bennett of Carleton Place, Ontario is the recipient of the Canadian Wildlife Federation 2014 Stan Hodgkiss Canadian Outdoorsperson of the Year award, in...

For the Birds: Other Winged Creatures

by Cheryl Baxter June is here!  It’s my favourite month of the year!  I think it’s because my birthday is in June, and I am...

Hummingbirds descend on the area

by Brent Eades There is no shortage of hummingbirds in the area these days, at least in the yards of folks who provide the feeders...

Almonte's Mississippi Valley Young Naturalist program featured on North Country Public Radio

Almonte's Mississippi Valley Young Naturalist program is featured on North Country Public Radio in New York state. Listen to the item here. We may...

For the Birds: Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg?

by Cheryl Baxter Good Monday to you!  I can’t believe the difference in our weather in one short week.  I was outside this morning inhaling...

Island Hoppers

 by Neil Carleton When I met some acquaintances last fall at an unexpected location, it took more than a few moments to match a name....

For the Birds: More Eagles, More Birds

by Cheryl Baxter Happy Victoria Day! I was awake this morning at 4:30 with the excitement of going to see the Bald Eagles near Cobden.  I...

Show your support for a ‘Natural Heritage System’ here — May 20

by Tineke Kuiper Are you concerned about our natural heritage in Mississippi Mills? The landscape is certainly not what it was 200 years ago, when settlers...

Star light, star bright, how many stars do we see tonight?  

by Theresa Peluso Living out here in Mississippi Mills, we probably take for granted the gift of experiencing starry nights, when billions of sparkling lights...

For the Birds: Alas, a Crane!

by Cheryl Baxter Happy Monday and Happy Belated Mother's Day to all our moms out there!   It's finally beginning to feel like SPRING! As I...
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