Tag: Algonquin
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A mouse, a beast, and a ghost: who's using Pinery's ecopassage?
In today’s post comes from Alistair MacKenzie, Discovery Supervisor at Pinery Provincial Park, shares one of his parks exciting new conservation technologies: ecopassages. I have a lot to thank my parents for, not the least of which is for introducing me to nature as a young child. When my family immigrated to Canada, we began…
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The Spotted Salamander, harbinger of spring
Salamanders are iconic and influential members of northern forest communities. As one of the most abundant vertebrates in eastern North American forests, salamanders are considered “keystone species” because of their disproportionate roles as predators and prey in regulating food webs, nutrient cycling, and contributing to ecosystem resilience-resistance. In addition to fulfilling key ecological functions, amphibians…
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Just keep swimming: the perilous journey of turtle hatchlings
Today’s post comes from Olivia Pomajba, a summer student at Rondeau Provincial Park. A turtle hatchling making its way to water reminds us of the perilous journey we all face in life. The world must seem incredibly vast to these centimetre-long hatchlings, and they face many challenges.
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Winter ticks and hairless moose
Each year, biologists in Algonquin Provincial Park hear this question from at least one park visitor: “Why did the moose I saw have bald patches?” In a bad year, there will be many inquiries.
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March Break 2020
During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce stress levels. Keen to spend time in nature with your family this March Break? Here’s a list of fun happenings across the…
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Backcountry routes without portages at Algonquin
This blog comes from David Legros, a Natural Heritage Education Specialist at Algonquin Provincial Park, and lover of backcountry camping. There you are, standing on the rocky shore of a lake. A windswept pine sits behind you, and a wild landscape before you. Welcome to backcountry camping!
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March vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Spring will be here before you know it. Get one last winter adventure in this March! Stay warm in one of our roofed accommodations. We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages, and yurts available all month, especially for midweek visitors! Accommodations featured below were available as of 11:00 am, February 18, 2020.
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Family Day 2020
Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend: