Tag: Nature
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Keeping up with the Canada Jay
Today’s blog post comes from bird researchers Alex Sutton and Koley Freeman, PhD candidates at the University of Guelph. In the world of Canada Jays, winter means one thing: it’s breeding season! Canada Jays are common in Algonquin Provincial Park. Continuing a 55 year-old tradition, a dedicated team of researchers is monitoring breeding pairs. This…
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The great outdoors are… great!
Today’s blog comes from Sarah Higginson, a market development specialist with Ontario Parks. August is over and so is the Healthy Parks Healthy People 30×30 Challenge. This was my first year taking on the challenge (not counting the year I did it for two days then got distracted) and it was a magical month-long adventure…
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May's digital download
With the arrival of spring comes the familiar call of our provincial bird. The sights and sounds of these iconic birds capture the hearts of all Ontarians. Learn more about the Common Loon. Throughout 2021, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these…
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Ontario Parks: a natural place of healing
In today’s post, Discovery Lead Tim Tully asks us a very important question. What do parks mean to you? Chances are this is a question that has recently taken on more importance.
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5 ways to empower children to be explorers
Today’s post comes from Camille Koon, a Learning and Education Leader with Ontario Parks. “The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor, educator Every child who visits a park should see it as an exciting adventure waiting to unfold. With lakes,…
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Protected: The battle for the ungulate throne of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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