Science & NatureNatureGetting up close to nature Getting up close to nature July 8, 2021 by Brent Eades Last weekend I took my macro lens — ideal for getting close to plants and critters — to the Mill of Kintail. Here are a few photos: Detail of a lily Bee Grasshopper Monarch butterfly larvae Comma butterfly Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust secures new Clyde Lake Nature Reserve July 5, 2026 Calling all curious young minds! Hands-on nature learning January 30, 2026 The Famous Last Words of Jane Goodall: November 23 November 19, 2025 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026 July 16, 2026 Outdoor chairs for sale July 20, 2026 Caroline Yuill — obituary July 20, 2026 NOREEN YOUNG: DRAWINGS & ILLUSTRATIONS at Sivarulrasa Gallery July 19, 2026 Thank you for your donations July 18, 2026 Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026 July 16, 2026 From the Archives What is That … Species at Risk? What is that? … Friend in the Garden First annual Mississippi River Appreciation Day event a success by every measure! Gay Cook’s Cranberry Orange Muffins Sheet-Pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Squash and Dates Sheet-Pan Sausages and Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Phone scammers on the prowl again in town Carleton Place resident missing for three weeks.