Tag: discovery
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It's August — what are Black Bears up to?
Ontario’s Black Bears are busy looking for food in August! They only have a few a short months before they go into hibernation. In August, Black Bears are focused on finding delicious berries like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
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5 marvelous moth facts
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Moths are marvelous! While we may mock their desire to go towards the light, they lead interesting and diverse lives. With over 2,800 species of moths recorded in Ontario on iNaturalist, we wanted to shed some light on five moth facts…
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5 common moths and how to identify them
Today’s blog comes from Murphys Point Provincial Park Assistant Superintendent Mark Read. With an ever-increasing interest in some of the smaller wildlife found in our provincial parks, moths are quickly becoming the new park stars! In fact, when looking at Ontario Parks’ iNaturalist project, you can find five native species sitting right up there amongst…
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What makes the Great Lakes so great?
In today’s blog, Discovery Project Program Coordinator Jessica Stillman reflects on our mutual relationship with the Great Lakes. Our human history is reflected in their waters. The Great Lakes capture our past, influence our present, and inspire our future. Imagine the stories they could tell. These bodies of water are called the Great Lakes for…
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Why are snakes so misunderstood?
We often hear our visitors say how much they fear or hate snakes. Ophidiophobia, the name for an intense fear of snakes, is certainly a legitimate condition, and we do not judge anyone who struggles with it. Many of our own staff are working through this fear. No one chooses to have a phobia. The…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2023
We know that spending time in nature is good for us. Sometimes, we just need a little push to get outside and feel the effects! That’s why on July 21, we are offering a variety of activities in parks across the province in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. All parks that normally charge…
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It’s July — what are the bears up to?
Berries are finally ripening, and it is time for Black Bears in Ontario to start packing on the pounds. In July, breeding season ends and Black Bears get down to the serious business of consuming as much food as they can.
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Let out your inner explorer, artist, and space traveler with a Discovery Kit
Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, create a masterpiece, or go to space? You’re in luck! Our FREE Discovery Kit rental program is designed to help you do all those things while visiting a park.
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Life after loss: the importance of moose antlers
Today’s post comes from Jazmin Gall, Acting Assistant Discovery Leader at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Moose are, without a doubt, a magnificent sight to see. Having the opportunity to see one while camping is a memory that can last a lifetime. It’s something that never gets old. Despite their size, moose can sometimes be…