Science & NatureNatureEarly arrival by trumpeter swans at Clayton Early arrival by trumpeter swans at Clayton November 16, 2023 Yesterday we had five trumpeter swans on our beach, two adults and three juveniles. They spent hours eating weeds and resting. Last year it was tundra swans in December. Hope they are yearly visitors from now on. Bev Relfe (Clayton/Taylor Lake) Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Calling all curious young minds! Hands-on nature learning January 30, 2026 The Famous Last Words of Jane Goodall: November 23 November 19, 2025 $17,400 OTF grant improves safe trail access at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary November 14, 2025 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest ‘The Taffetas’ July 30 – August 2 June 12, 2026 For Sale: Biscuit Joiner June 12, 2026 Marilyn Smith — obituary June 12, 2026 Angus Affleck announces candidacy June 12, 2026 Celebrating local students June 11, 2026 114th Eastern Ontario Firefighter Games, Saturday, June 20 June 11, 2026 From the Archives Gardening in Almonte: Mayor forecasts rain! Wrist pain common for new moms AGH Walk and Run brings in $18,000 today Yard of the Week — Trish and Pete Brunelle Intimate partner violence declared an epidemic in Lanark County Woman hit by tree dies of injuries Old cars lying around? turn them into a donation to HHNL! Tips for preparing for possible flooding