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Events at the Legion: 100th Anniversary, Summer BBQ

The Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Please join...

Save on groceries with the Good Food Box program

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For rent: Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in Almonte

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Science & Nature

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

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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...

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...

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

‘The Golden Spike: Lessons Learned from Crawford Lake’, Nature Talk, October 17

Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists Nature Talk – October 17, 2024 The Golden Spike: Lessons Learned from Crawford Lake The October meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists...

What Is That … Warbler?

We see lots of warblers throughout cottage season at White Lake, many in the autumn when they are heading south for the winter.  Many...

Local land trust celebrates $123,800 in OTF grant from the Ontario government

Carleton Place, ON – On Thursday, local MPP John Jordan met with the team at Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to hear more about...

Mississippi-Madawaska Land Trust celebrates OTF grant from Ontario government

On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., local MPP John Jordan will be at the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) offices to celebrate...

Calling All Curious Young Minds!

Mississippi Valley Field Naturalist’s Young Naturalist program is gearing up for a new season!  This fall we will be continuing our once-a-month sessions, where...

What Is That … Along the Roadside?

Most nature lovers have enjoyed seeing bees and butterflies flying about and landing on a variety of flowers, including those found growing along roadsides. ...

Be a Wild Child this August – Roar against climate change!

Saturday, August 24th at High Lonesome Nature Reserve This year’s theme is Be a wild child. Roar against climate change. The fun family event is designed...

What Is That … on The River?

We recently returned from a cruise on the Canadian Empress from Ottawa to Kingston and Kingston to Quebec City.  Before heading home, we also...

Info session about future use of MVCA properties, July 16

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is reviewing its properties and the programs it provides to determine how and where it will deliver services in...

What Is That … Transformation?

In these articles, we usually deal with several species following a theme.  However, this time we are taking a different approach to focus on...

What Is That … Royalty?

Not all naming conventions for wildlife are puzzling.  It is fairly clear when a bird or moth has the word ‘great’ in its common...

Astronomical observatory exhibit is now open at Kintail

by Rick Scholes A special exhibit featuring the Fred Lossing Observatory (FLO) opened at the Mill of Kintail Museum as of Saturday May 18th. FLO...

Entertainment in the boonies

Tuesday I noticed a very large bird sitting atop a hydro pole in our neighbour's yard. It turned out to be a turkey vulture...

Nature Talk – Wild Turkeys of Ontario, May 16

The next meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists will feature an in-person talk given by Dr. Jeff Bowman, speaking about Ontario’s ubiquitous wild...

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