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Passport to Nature: Children’s Story Walk

January 10, 2025–Noah Cole

We invite you to a unique walk in the woods! In celebration of Family Literacy Day, the library staff have chosen a special nature story for you to read page ...

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Unlock the Secrets of Ontario’s Trails: 10 Hiking Tips for Nature Enthusiasts

May 1, 2024–Noah Cole

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How To•Recreation and Events•Reduce Your Footprint

Old Baldy Conservation Area © Luke Cole

Hiking helps me find tranquillity, exercise and reduce stress. I’m drawn to the allure of seeing flocks of shorebirds, turtles basking, majestic vistas and so much more. However, those who ...

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Connecting Young People with Nature – Blog

October 15, 2020–Mirabai Alexander

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Environmental Education•Youth

© Jill Chen

The chestnut-sided warbler’s song sounds like he’s “pleased-pleased-pleased-to-meetcha!” – I explained to a group of children at one of Ontario Nature’s many outdoor summer events last year.  While running Ontario Nature’s summer outreach program in Thunder Bay, I saw a gap ...

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Fall Bird Migration Begins in Ontario

September 22, 2017–Lisa Richardson

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Conservation News•Birds

Great blue heron © Peter Ferguson

The start of fall is an exciting time for bird enthusiasts as summer fledglings become air-borne adults and join others of their kind on route to warmer climes. This mass ...

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Tick Talk: How to Stay Tick-free This Summer

July 20, 2017–Cali Fox

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How To•Recreation and Events•Wild Species

Blacklegged tick © CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Hiking and camping season has arrived and with it, ticks. Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from ticks when you’re outdoors this summer.

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