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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. ...
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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.

Celebrate 20 years of conservation with MMLT and Lake 88!

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 AM, Lake 88.1 FM will broadcast a one-hour Radiothon to benefit the Mississippi Madawaska Land...

MVFN is sponsoring two students to attend Ontario Nature’s Youth Summit

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists are pleased to once again sponsor two students to attend this action-packed weekend, at the Ontario Nature’s Youth Summit...

WIT … Delightful Dragon?

One day, a few short weeks ago, a cottage neighbour dropped by in her kayak to announce “the dragonflies are here!”  And we all...

What Is That … Bird in France?

We recently escaped the lingering vestiges of winter by visiting the Normandy region of north-western France and sailing up the Seine River to Paris. ...

Carebridge joins the Just Good Compost team

Big news, Folks: Just Good Compost (JGC), Almonte's new door-to-door compost pick-up service has successfully crossed the six-month mark! What a ride! From less...

Bat houses from the Naismith Men’s Shed

Naismith Men's Shed has a few of our popular Bat Houses available in 2 sizes.   The smaller version is about 12x16 for just $35...

Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists Nature Talk, May 18: “Small Wonders”

by Chris Baburek On May 18th the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists held the final meeting of the 2022/23 program year.   It was also the final...

What Is That … Early Bird?

We always look forward to spring at the cottage and to seeing the birds that are waiting for us.  Some are on their way...

Explorer Jill Heinerth gives talk to Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists

On April 20th, 2023 the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN), held their first Spring Gathering since 2019.  At the sold-out event there was plenty...

What Is That … Green Caterpillar?

While we are invigorated by the gradual greening of spring, we still find comfort in looking at pictures of the “greenness” from previous summers...

Backyard Beauties auction countdown: Bidding is April 17-28

The countdown to the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust online auction is starting.  This time next week bidding will be under way.   We will...

Backyard Beauties 2023: Time for the big reveal

With the Land Trust auction coming very soon, the organizers are excited to present the signature piece for Backyard Beauties 2023.  Created by sculptor,...

“Treasures of the Ottawa Valley” Nature Talk, March 16 2023

Submitted by Chris Baburek The March meeting of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists featured a presentation by Brian Carson, “Treasures of the Ottawa Valley”.  Brian...

What Is That … Sparrow?

The word ‘sparrow’ is a general one applied to a number of tiny, chirping birds that are not necessarily closely related.  One characteristic of...
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