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October 17, 2020–Noah Cole
Hello everyone, We are thankful for the large flocks of migratory birds passing through our area this time of year. Please join us for another guided birding hike at Chippewa Park. This will likely be our last guided hike in Thunder Bay for 2020. We ...
October 3, 2020–Noah Cole
October 3, 2020–Noah Cole
Join Ev and James, both mushroom enthusiasts, on a hunt for local seasonal fungi. Bring along any field guides you may have and dress to hike on a woodland trail. Destination to be announced closer to the date. Leader: Ev Simon (705)949-8206 and James Watterworth (705) 971- 5902 delusionairlionhair@gmail.com Meet: TBA There will be no ...
September 26, 2020–Noah Cole
Join Ron for a hike around the 8 km (5 mile) loop and out to the isolated pebble beach on this, one of the most diverse trails in beautiful Lake Superior Park. Fall colours hopefully are at their peak. Bring a lunch, water and sturdy footwear. The trailhead begins about 160 km (100 mi) north ...
Woodland caribou © Bubba55 CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
“Eco terrorist.” “Environmental extremist.” “Latte-sucking, SUV-driving, Toronto tree-hugger.” My colleagues and I have been called many names for advocating for the conservation of caribou. When you live in part of Ontario’s remaining logging empire, as I do, talking about protecting caribou habitat can be like kicking a hornet’s nest.
Pickering, Ajax © Joe Mabel