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Jones Falls at Pottawatomi Conservation Area
There are several access locations to the Pottawatomi Conservation Area just outside of Owen Sound. We usually…
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Identifying Wildflowers: Yarrow (Native)
Common Name: Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Gordaldo, Nosebleed Plant, Old Man’s Pepper, Devil’s Nettle, Thousand-leaf and Soldier’s Woundwort. Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae Origins: North America (native) Flowering…
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Identifying Wildflowers: Bull Thistle (non-native)
Common Name: Bank Thistle, Bell Thistle, Common Thistle, Plume Thistle, Spear Thistle, Scotch Thistle Scientific Name: Cirsium vulgare Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Origins: Eurasia Flowering Time: June to September Habitat: /roadsides,…
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Happy Holidays From Nature Lover
Wishing you good health and happiness throughout the holidays.
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Happy Canada Day 2017!
Get out celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary! Enjoy free access to all of Canada’s National Parks with a free Park Pass.
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World Wetlands Day
Take today to learn more about wetlands and why they are essential for protecting land, biodiversity and the quality of our water….
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Stop Buying Bottled Water
Buying bottled water has gotten out of control. I routinely see people purchasing huge cases of it from Costco and other stores. What seems…
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International Peace Day 2016
“… let us learn to share wealth, to conserve our natural resources, and show respect for all life…” ~ Jane Goodall
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World Humanitarian Day 2016
“In a world that is ever more digitally connected, each of us has the power and responsibility to inspire our fellow human beings to…
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