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Tag: Pinery

  • March's digital download

    Hang in there, parks-lovers — spring is on the way! One of our favourite signs of spring? The male Black-capped Chickadee’s mating call: “Feebee!” What are your favourite signs of spring? This month’s FREE digital download features a Black-capped Chickadee.

  • Invasive species in our parks: what's your role?

    In today’s post, Amy Hall, a resource management group leader, gets us up to speed on invasive species, and shares some of the great prevention work happening at Pinery Provincial Park. It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! No matter what role you play in parks, you are an essential part of preventing the spread of invasive…

  • From Discovery team to butterfly biologist

    Today’s blog was written by Michelle Polley, a Master’s student conducting research at Pinery Provincial Park where she formerly worked as a Discovery ranger. I had never been lucky enough to camp at a provincial park. So when I started my first summer on the Discovery team at Pinery Provincial Park, I didn’t know what…

  • Where to snowshoe in Ontario Parks

    Remember to always check the Snow Report before you go to ensure conditions are favourable for snowshoeing. Nature looks completely different under a glittering blanket of snow. Why not strap on some snowshoes and experience Ontario Parks in a whole new way this winter? Check out some winter parks with top-notch snowshoeing opportunities:

  • A journey from the heart of Pinery to school outreach coordinator

    Today’s blog was written by Almeera Ahmed, School Outreach Coordinator with the Discovery program. Born and raised in the urban landscape of Brampton, Ontario, my childhood was far from the serene wilderness that would later define my career path. Growing up, my encounters with wildlife were confined to the captivating narratives of wildlife documentaries. However,…

  • How to get your kids to love cross-country skiing

    Did you know 18 of our parks have cross-country trails, about half of them groomed? Cross-country skiing is a great way for families to get outdoors and enjoy the winter together! It’s less expensive and safer than alpine skiing, it helps keep kids fit, and it’s a skill they’ll have their entire life. Here are…

  • Winter adventures at Pinery Provincial Park

    Love variety? Pinery Provincial Park might be your ideal winter vacation spot. Here are six reasons we think you’ll fall in love with this southwestern gem’s snowy season:

  • Christmas Bird Count — keep the community science tradition going!

    Today’s post comes from Cortney LeGros, the Healthy Parks Healthy People coordinator at Ontario Parks. The holiday season is steeped in tradition. No matter how you celebrate, there’s one scientific tradition that’s been around for over 120 years to help mark the holidays. For me, the holidays would not be complete without participating in at…

  • 5 ways to stay active in the cold

    Brrr! Temperatures are dropping, and winter’s icy grip is almost upon us. We bet you’re feeling just about ready to tuck into a nice, long winter’s hibernation. Not so fast! We’ve partnered with our snow-loving friends at Subaru Canada to share some great ways to stay active and enjoy winter. Outdoor activity is important for our mental…

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