Tag: Neys
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A look back on Ontario Parks’ outhouses
We called on Ontario Parks Architect Matthew Harvey to provide some insight on outhouses…the good, the bad, and the stinky! In the course of my 30 year architectural career with Ontario Parks, I occasionally get asked what I do for a living. I proudly reply “Why, I design outhouses!” If that person doesn’t excuse themselves,…
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Rise of the clones
Today’s post comes from Cara Freitag, past park naturalist at Neys Provincial Park. When I first sat down to write this post, I felt doubt about whether or not people would want to read it. “Who cares about plant rhizomes? Why would anyone read that?” I asked myself. Well, I care about plant rhizomes. After…
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Is that lichen killing those trees?
Today’s post comes from Cara Freitag, a past Park Naturalist at Neys Provincial Park. There are many misconceptions about nature: climb a tree to escape bears, moose are friendly, coolers are strong enough to prevent bears getting your food. Before I became a naturalist, I thought that all insects were bugs, not just the Hemiptera…
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Leeches: fearsome, ferocious, and… friendly?
Today’s blog comes from Charlotte Westcott, Discovery leader at Neys Provincial Park. One of the most exciting things about working for Ontario Parks is getting to investigate all the different species that live in your area. Here at Neys, we have a diverse array of boreal forest flyers, runners, critters, and crawlers to investigate. Yet…
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Ruffing it at Ontario Parks: a dog’s perspective on camping
This post is brought to you from our guest blogger Sitka the Border Collie, with help from her human Laura Myers, a strategic market development specialist with Ontario Parks. Hello! My name is Sitka and I’m a dog. My humans love to camp! From the moment they brought me home when I was eight weeks old,…
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6 parks with extended fall camping seasons
Cooler weather. No bugs. The pumpkin pie aroma wafting from your campfire, and the warmth of hot chocolate in your hands. It must be fall camping season! Searching for the perfect destination? These six parks will be extending their camping seasons this year:
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How to be a summer nature detective
In today’s post, Neys Provincial Park Discovery staff Jessie Pleasance helps us gain some identifying skills. Summer’s in full swing, so it’s time to brush up on your nature detective sleuthing skills!
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5 reasons you need to visit Neys Provincial Park
Located on Lake Superior’s northern coastline, Neys Provincial Park offers visitors gorgeous hiking trails, peaceful campgrounds, a sandy beach, and a rich history waiting to be explored. Here are five park features you won’t want to miss:
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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…