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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.

CBC radio interview on In Town and Out – Mississippi River Canoe Route

Listen to CBC's featured interview on the Mississippi River Canoe Route with local residents Mike O"Malley, Alec Broadbent and Jennifer Kingsley. http://www.cbc.ca/intownandout/2013/06/15/sat-jun-15-info-and-links/ Look on the right...

We are Jane’s running shoes

by Theresa Peluso This is the second and last article in my latest series, which explores the life cycle of different consumer goods, from primary...

Maberly-area student is winner of 2013 Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) are pleased to announce that Maberly area student Sierra Ramsey is the recipient of the 2013 Cliff Bennett...

Appleton Quarry Basswood

by Neil Carleton     When I saw the first greening of spring, I pulled off the road on May 9 for a closer look with...

I am Jane’s cellphone

by Theresa Peluso Have you ever thought about the birth, life and death of all the things you buy and use?  Where do they come...

What’s at stake: a walk along the river

by Brent Eades So spring has finally arrived and our town is bursting into leaf. I took a stroll along the Riverwalk today with a...

What's at stake: a walk along the river

by Brent Eades So spring has finally arrived and our town is bursting into leaf. I took a stroll along the Riverwalk today with a...

Horned owl chicks in Ottawa

by Brent Eades I've been watching the great horned owl nest at Mud Lake in Ottawa for the past few weeks. The two chicks are...

Ospreys are back at Snedden-Casey field

by Brent Eades For some years now ospreys have been nesting high atop the ball park lights at Snedden-Casey field off Country Street. Following a...

Tree of many tongues

by Neil Carleton     Trees speak to us in many ways.  They contribute to the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving...

Mammals on our continent: winners and losers

 by Theresa Peluso  If you were to take the long view – the really, really long view – and look at the evolution of mammals...

Almonte Riverside Trail temporarily closed

by Jordan Smith The Almonte Riverside Trail, a recreational trail that runs along the Mississippi River between Strathburn Street and James Naismith Way , is...

Should Mississippi taxpayers be paying for RV dumping stations?

 by Theresa Peluso Did you know that Mississippi Mills taxpayers are now on the hook for $4,000 to cover the costs of a dumping station for...

Red Oaks of the Stoney Field

by Neil Carleton     When Bruce Thompson was growing up on his family’s farm, one of the cleared fields not far from the house...

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