Tag: fungi
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F.B.I.: the not-so-Secret Service of Ontario Parks
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. When you visit a provincial park, you will likely interact with staff from several departments. From the gate staff who greet you to the maintenance crew that keep facilities clean, the park operates smoothly because everyone has a role to play…
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Fascinating fall fungi at Frontenac
From yeast fungi (responsible for leavening bread) to mold (we’ve all forgotten about food for just a little too long), the world of fungi is a large and fascinating one. But the role fungi play in our natural environment is perhaps one of the most important roles of all. Have you ever wondered how old…
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The trouble with stick forts
We don’t want to discourage kids from finding magic in nature. But we’re also kind of like the Lorax; we need to speak for the trees (and all the other critters that live in provincial parks).
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A virtual fungus foray
Today’s post comes from Mark Read, our Discovery leader at Murphys Point Provincial Park. This blog is not going to be an identification guide; nor is it going to be packed full of mind-blowing facts. Instead, it is more of a celebration of the fungal diversity found in Ontario. I hope that along the way…