Tag: Grundy Lake
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Today’s blog comes from Hope Freeman, Discovery leader at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Maybe it sounds cliché, but I truly love my job. Ontario Parks has provided me with the opportunity to help protect our province’s unique biodiversity while learning and growing as a professional. One of the best parts? Working in an inclusive environment…
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Where to camp when your fave park is already full
Did you know over 50% of reservations made by the end of March are for our five most popular parks (Bon Echo, Algonquin, Sandbanks, Killbear, Pinery)? If you can’t get a campsite at one of these parks, we’ve got some suggestions we’re sure you’ll love…
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Dragonflies: the ultimate prehistoric predator
Today’s blog came from Hope Freeman, Discovery leader at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Gather round. I’ve got a creature of the night that is sure to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up…just in time for spooky season. Picture this: you’re lakeside, with the sun just setting on the horizon. You catch…
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Sudbury rocks for fall hiking!
September is one of the best times of the year to get out into nature and hike! Most of the month of September is still technically summer. While usually cooler on average than August, it’s still warm and often without the humidity. Not to mention, bugs are just a distant memory! The Sudbury region is rich…
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It's aster season!
Today’s post comes to us from Discovery Program Specialist Dave Sproule. Around the middle of August, Ontario’s landscape starts to change colour. A bit of gold here, swaths of white there, and even a touch of purple in places. No, it’s not fall yet, although the odd maple tree may think so. It’s actually the “second…
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What's a bioblitz?
When you first hear the word “bioblitz,” you might be a little confused. What does this strange word mean? When you break the word down into smaller pieces, it becomes much easier to understand: “bio” means “life” and “blitz” means a “sudden, energetic, and concerted effort, typically on a specific task.”
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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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5 reasons to visit Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Grundy Lake Provincial Park is one of those places you have to experience in person. It sounds nice on paper — scenic lakes, sandy beaches, tall pine forests, and lots of great campsites. But when you start to explore, those features come to life. This is a park that’s more than the sum of its…