Upcycling: How to Reuse and Re-Purpose Your Christmas Tree

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Upcycling: How to Reuse and Re-Purpose Your Christmas Tree

Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Well, it came and it went! It is sometimes hard to believe that all the preparation that goes into Christmas is here and gone in a day. My family tends to keep our Christmas tree up until the New Year so we can continue to enjoy it just a little bit longer, or as festivities continue. We have alway…

5 Reasons to Join Project FeederWatch

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

5 Reasons to Join Project FeederWatch

Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Backyard birding brings many joys to our lives, and just simply watching and counting the birds can also help save them. Project FeederWatch is a bird feeder survey that began in the 1970's at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario with 500 participants across the province, and has since expand…

12 Days of Christmas: Backyard Bird Edition

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

12 Days of Christmas: Backyard Bird Edition

Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Why should people have all the fun at Christmas? Afterall, the birds bring just as much joy to our lives as our family & friends (sometimes more - don't worry, we won't tell!). So, here are 12 of our favourite gifts for birds (& people) for the 2019 holiday season! (Please note tha…

How To: An Eco-Friendly Christmas

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

How To: An Eco-Friendly Christmas

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
This is my favourite time of year. The holidays fill people with joy, and deep down we all know that we love giving more than getting, and that is a wonderful thing! With everyone feeling the joy of the season, I wanted to delve into how to have a more eco-friendly Christmas so that our planet can …

Eastern Grey Squirrels: Noticed but Not Often Pondered

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Eastern Grey Squirrels: Noticed but Not Often Pondered

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Eastern Grey Squirrel, aka THE squirrel. A lot of people mistakenly believe that grey and black squirrels are different species but actually, both are Eastern Greys and can be born as siblings! They have big bushy tails that are quite cute but also functional, acting as a rudder to help steer …

Real vs Fake: Which Christmas Tree is Greener?

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Real vs Fake: Which Christmas Tree is Greener?

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The holiday season is upon us! Peppermint has unceremoniously kicked pumpkin spice to the curb, and stores are blasting those jolly Christmas classics on repeat once again. Perhaps you've even found yourself in a festive mood lately and started hanging the lights outside, and placing your favou…

Day Shift Hawks and Night Shift Owls: How Their Work Varies

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Day Shift Hawks and Night Shift Owls: How Their Work Varies

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Both hawks and owls are common raptor species seen in the region and often admired by nature lovers and photographers alike. Both can be spotted on hydro poles overlooking fields, their hunting grounds. I want to explore what makes these two magnificent hunters so drastically different. These two …

Winter Robins: Why They Stay & How to Help Them

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Winter Robins: Why They Stay & How to Help Them

Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Ah, winter. I can hear it already.. many of you yelling at me through your computer screens, "Winter isn't here YET!". And you're right, it's not. But those sub-zero temperatures are creeping in, and the white stuff will be flying any day now. Most of our avian summer residen…

Become an Expert on Your "Home"

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Become an Expert on Your "Home"

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
What makes where you live special? Do you call it home? Do you connect with the landscape? What about the activities you do or the spaces you enjoy? Rich understanding and appreciation of our surroundings helps us to develop a sense of place. Today I want to talk about the value of citizen science …

Winter Owling in Ontario: Who's Here & How to Find Them

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Winter Owling in Ontario: Who's Here & How to Find Them

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
There's something about owls that has captivated birders and non-birders alike for centuries. In literature, they're referred to as wise, enigmatic, and mythical beings of the night. Walk in to a big box store and you can find them depicted on just about anything you can imagine, from cloth…