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Butterfly Identification Workshop

July 21, 2019–Noah Cole

Tawny emperor butterfly, Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve © Ryan Wolfe

Can you tell a monarch from a viceroy? Join Ontario Nature and expert biologist James Kamstra, as we lead you on a hike through Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve to learn about Ontario’s butterfly species. You will learn how to identify common species found in the area and how to make your own backyard more ...

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The pursuit of rattlesnakes

September 8, 2013–Guest blogger

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

Jenna and Kirstin, Petrel Point Nature Reserve © Noah Cole

This summer, my team and I met with landowners, cottagers and visitors on the Bruce to dispel myths about the maligned Massasauga rattlesnake. We didn’t expect people to fall in love with rattlers, but we hoped they would come to appreciate and help protect them. After all, rattlers are as much a part of the ...

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