© Lora Denis
March 1, 2022–Noah Cole
North Durham Nature is excited to announce their annual wildflower seed sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring biodiversity into the space around your home. Seeds will be sold this February and March through the North Durham Nature Club. The native wildflower seeds are produced by four club members who are enthusiastic gardeners. In ...
February 1, 2022–Noah Cole
North Durham Nature is excited to announce their annual wildflower seed sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring biodiversity into the space around your home. Seeds will be sold this February and March through the North Durham Nature Club. The native wildflower seeds are produced by four club members who are enthusiastic gardeners. In ...
American bumble bee © Thom Wilson CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
The decline of bees worldwide has been of scientific and public concern in recent years, yet their diversity in Canada is not fully understood. From drilling through wood, cutting leaves, or even mining through the ground, the behaviour of bees is incredibly varied. There are over 800 native species of bees in Canada, 400 of ...
Native to southern Ontario the tulip tree is named for its tulip-like flowers
Plant lovers are turning their focus from tending houseplants to giving outdoor gardens new life. In a year when so many of us are working from home, staring over the computer screen into our backyards, a little garden work is just what the doctor ordered. While the houseplant trend rages on, another horticulture trend has been taking root. From home gardeners to growers to municipalities, people are starting to ...
Virginia bluebells along the Sydenham River © Smera Sukumar
Ontario Nature’s 26 nature reserves have a lot to offer explorers in southern and eastern Ontario. I’ve crafted the following dichotomous key (a field guide tool that helps identify unknown organisms) to help you decide which of our nature reserves to visit this summer.