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Category: Nature Reserves

How to process a 45-pound snapping turtle in 10 (not so) easy steps

June 5, 2014–Megan Anevich

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Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians

Snapping turtle research with Ontario Nature staff

Step 1.  Scoop the turtle into your net. Step 2. Lift the turtle into your canoe. Word of warning – this is easier said than done. Be prepared to need ...

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Discover Our Hidden Nature Gems

May 16, 2014–Kavita

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Nature Reserves

Malcolm Bluff Shores

“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” Katrina Mayer I couldn’t agree more. Fresh air, birds singing, the sound of running water – how can you go wrong? Today, I’d ...

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Hike For Health and Happiness

October 20, 2013–Kavita

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Nature Reserves•Recreation and Events

Thornton Bales © Kavita Dogra

We all lead busy lives and it feels like there is never enough time to get outside and enjoy nature. More often than not, I fall into this category. And ...

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Days in Nature

November 15, 2012–Noah Cole

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Nature Reserves

Painted turtle © Joe Crowley

Like many of you, I live and work in the city. And, no doubt like many of you, I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk during the ...

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Life on a Nature Reserve

September 5, 2012–Catherine Jimenea

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Nature Reserves

Green frog © Catherine Jimenea

Having grown up in the Middle East, in the midst of either a bustling city or an open desert, going to the Bruce Peninsula for the Remarkable Reptiles Weekend and ...

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