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Category: Recreation and Events

Autumn Nature Adventures – Blog

November 5, 2020–Noah Cole

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Greenbelt and Greenway•Recreation and Events

Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve © Gabriella Zagorski

Cabin fever and social distancing measures have caused a higher than usual interest among Ontarians to get back to nature. In a recent survey, more than 3,000 Canadians responded that ...

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Bear Encounter Tips and Tricks

August 21, 2020–Melina Damian

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Recreation and Events•Wild Species

© Missy Mandel

When I’ve gone camping in Ontario, the park office invariably has a sign outside warning park visitors of recent bear sightings. When I see these signs, I always think “alright, ...

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Nature Heals Photo Contest – Honourable Mentions

July 28, 2020–Melina Damian

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Recreation and Events

Rouge Park Bioblitz © Brennan Caverhill

The COVID-19 virus outbreak inevitably taught us the importance of nature for our mental and emotional well-being. The lockdown months felt endless and had us yearning to get outside, yet many of us ...

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Youth Leading the Way to a Greener Ontario

July 16, 2020–Portia Mohlmann

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Recreation and Events•Youth

Youth birdwatching, 2019 Youth Summit © Noah Cole

As many COVID-related restrictions are lifted, people are returning to the outdoors to explore nature once again. Provincial parks have opened to welcome campers. People are returning to their cottages to enjoy serene lakes, bird songs ...

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Back to School, Back to Nature Blog

May 29, 2020–Jeff Shields

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Recreation and Events•Youth

© Table Rocks Environmental Education

I have a distinct memory of being in Grade 10 English class and staring out the window, waiting for the bell to ring so I could go to track practice ...

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