Tag: Halloween
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9 tips for eco-friendly Halloween decor
Many campers like to jump into the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsites. But certain decorations can be harmful to the environment. Here’s how you can create a super spooky campsite AND protect Ontario’s ecological integrity at the same time.
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Experience autumn at Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Laura McClintock, a senior park naturalist at Sibbald Point Provincial Park. I’m a naturalist. I work in one of the busiest parks in the province, yet I’m always seeking out a quiet meadow or shoreline to observe nature. While known for our popular beach and access to Lake Simcoe, Sibbald Point is…
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Creatures of the night
Imagine walking through the forest during a nice sunny day. You hear birds chirping, see the fall colours rustle in the breeze, and watch squirrels gathering food. We stop; we take pictures; we enjoy. Now take that same trail at dusk. You just had a flash of danger.
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How to practice proper pumpkin etiquette in parks
Today’s blog comes from Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. In the fall, if she isn’t outside with students learning about mushrooms or how animals prepare for winter, she’s inside baking up a pumpkin treat! Spooky season is upon us! It’s time for cobwebs, witches, and skeletons to adorn our lawns and porches. Who doesn’t love…
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The spooky celestial history of Halloween
Boo! The scariest night of the year is almost upon us. As we celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, and plenty of scares, let’s take a look at the history behind this spooky day.
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Halloween treats for little ghouls & goblins
If you’ve never celebrated Halloween in one of Ontario’s parks, you don’t know what you’re missing! You can decorate your campsite, carve a pumpkin, do a night hike, go trick or treating and finish up in front of a bonfire with a few spooky ghost stories and some devilishly good snacks. Here are some scary good…
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Algonquin’s favourite cookie recipe
Looking for a killer sweet treat this Halloween season? This cookie recipe comes straight from the staff at Algonquin Provincial Park! Round up your little goblins and ghouls and bake some delicious cookies to satisfy any sweet tooth.