Roadside Swathings
by Fred Schueler, Fragile Inheritance Natural History
The trick in documenting ecological change is to anticipate what’s going to change before it begins to change. When...
We need to measure political actions against political promises
by Nadia Gray
This past week, hate boiled over in the mind of a 20 year old man. He did not know the family he...
The Upside-down Bird
by John Baldwin
We’ve got a cheeky little bird, who visits us,
And always causes people to puzzle and to frown,
Because he doesn’t know which side...
Five tips for fostering resiliency in children
from Scouts Canada and leading expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
In a today’s ever-changing world, children must adapt to new environments and navigate life’s inevitable challenges...
I’ve Heard some Geese a’honkin”!
The sad Royal events of the past week have overshadowed my garden bird viewing, somewhat, but life still goes on in that respect, even...
Composting may reduce urban waste by 30%
by William Langenberg
The Ontario Government wants us to put out less garbage at the curb-side. Actually, we need to reduce our weekly garbage by...
Garlic Mustard: : Delicious Demon Weed of the Woods
Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad, Fragile Inheritance Natural History
The official Ontario page sums up Alliaria petiolata pretty well: "Garlic Mustard is an invasive herb...
Creating an exercise program for Maggie
by Carrie Smith, Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre
You may have read about Maggie Boyer’s commitment to exercise every day until the end of the year to...
Snow plowing businesses facing a tough go this year
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the region begins to face its first round of snowfalls, a little-known problem is plaguing many businesses...
Winter Berry Eaters
by John Baldwin
Sunshine and some more reasonable temperatures have already affected some of our birds' behaviour, but not before a few surprises have been...