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The Art of Letting Go: Embracing Freedom through Kadampa Buddhism

In a world full of stress, attachments,...

Gas line expansion

This is an opinion piece inviting you...

Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT...

Science & Nature

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

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Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary: Ready for 2024 student applicants!

“We’re all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?” ― Doctor Who (Matt Smith) – The Big Bang (TV episode 2010) Since 2007 the MVFN Cliff Bennett Nature...

What Is That … Early Splash of Red?

Winter is rapidly disappearing and we are looking forward to an early start to cottage season on White Lake.  We are anticipating exciting sightings to be enjoyed in early...

Summary of MFVN Nature Talk, February 15

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) held its annual Members’ Night and Annual General Meeting this month.  The evening featured three speakers and was followed by the AGM. The first...

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

Observing the Transit of Venus – What we learned…

by Pat Browne   The Transit 'to' Venus event was graced with perfect weather for viewing the last Transit of Venus for this century. Because...

Enerdu – The Environmental Self Assessment Process

Class Environmental Self Assessment (Class EA) Phase 1 – Project Concept: the initial concept phase of a project proposal and the development of public engagement...

OPP reminding public to be bear wise

   The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public of the need to be aware that...

Transit of Venus – Some information

Tuesday June 5 2012, the Transit of Venus will start at 6:03 PM for this latitude. It is best to view this through a telescope...

Pakenham Golf Course Basswood

by Neil Carleton  Over the past two centuries, the property of the present day golf course at Pakenham has undergone significant changes. When the crown...

Cecropia Surprize

by Neil Carleton Although late arriving for the Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists on May 17, I had a remarkable...

Tree vs Man: A brief history of the forests in Lanark County

by Theresa Peluso Stories of how our environment is changing abound in the media. We regularly read about the imminent extinction of animals such as...

First quarter moon watching

by Pat Browne We have had beautiful first quarter moon watching .Here is Stephen Collie's presentation on the moon. Download Moon 2012 It was  followed by...

Gemmill Homestead white oak

by Neil Carleton Gemmill Park is a treasure in the heart of Almonte. It’s a popular place with an arena, curling rink, soccer field, swings,...

Sanjeev Sivarulrasa to be guest speaker at Mill of Kintail

On Friday May 4, 2012, guest speaker Sanjeev Sivarulrasa will give a lecture on imaging the night sky. Sivarulrasa is an emerging Canadian photographer...

Wolves and Coyotes in Mississippi Mills

  by Neil Carleton  There is more to coyote sightings in eastern Ontario than a Sens game with the visiting Phoenix team at Scotiabank Place....

Bear Claw Beech

by Neil Carleton  “If you go out to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise. “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic" song was popular at...

Night Sky Conservation

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