Birding On The Carden Alvar
Celia Hart lives in Toronto but birds have her heart. Once at a cottage, a friend’s dad said there were wild canaries in the forest. …
Outdoors
TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAYOPENS FOR 2025 NAVIGATION SEASON
On Friday, May 16, 2025, Parks Canada is pleased to welcome all new andreturning visitors to the 105 th navigation season on the Trent-Severn Waterway …
From Shoreline to Backyard: Practical Ways to Restore Local Ecosystems
When we picture environmental restoration, we often imagine large-scale conservation projects. But some of the most powerful ecological transformations can begin right at home. Restoration …
From the Publisher: June 2025
To be quite honest, I haven’t fully put away my winter gear. I’m scared to jinx the warm weather coming our way and tease back …
Ramara Trail Extension Opening and Trail Walk takes place June 7
The Township of Ramara and the Ramara Trails Committee invite the community to celebrate the official opening of a new trail extension on Saturday, June …
A Mother and Daughter for Mother Nature
Trudy Coughlin has a degree in anatomy and has always loved the outdoors. In the early years of her marriage, she and her husband bought …
Growing Together: Parklane’s Community Classes on Sustainable Gardening and Environmental Responsibility
Parklane is passionately dedicated to enhancing community engagement and fostering a strong sense of environmental responsibility through its diverse and comprehensive range of educational classes …
Have Your Say on Orillia’s Vibrant & Creative Places
The City of Orillia is updating its Parks, Recreation, Culture, and Trails Master Plan and is inviting the community to help shape the future of …
Jarvis Street Reconstruction Begins April 14
he City of Orillia is gearing up for another busy construction season in 2025 with the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project, beginning April 14. “Projects such …
Villager Ventures: Provincial Park Adventures
When we first moved to this region, I was in awe of the landscape of North Simcoe. You have your farm country, your woods and …