Tag: Science
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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…
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The science and symbolism behind sunsets
Today’s blog post comes from Sara Moore, a Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset so special? What gives them their beautiful colours?
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Stars over Killarney 2023: colours in the cosmos
“Stars over Killarney” is an annual festival celebrating the connection between the natural heritage of Killarney Provincial Park and astronomical knowledge. This year’s theme is “Colours in the cosmos: a celebration through paint and pixels of the beauty that surrounds us.”
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Batmobiles in the northwest!
Today’s post comes from Ontario Parks’ Northwest Zone. Did you know that bats play important roles in our ecosystems and are unique in being the only type of mammals that can truly fly? All bats in Ontario are nocturnal predators that feed primarily on insects like moths and mosquitoes. There are eight different bat species…
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Turtles love water (bottles!)
What do turtles and reusable water bottles have in common? More than you might imagine. Turtles need our help, and we’ve partnered with our friends at Chilly Moose (and their reusable bottles) to help meet the challenge!
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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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Carnivorous Pitcher Plants found at Algonquin
Today’s post comes from Samantha Stephens, a science and conservation photojournalist who spent this past summer in residence at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station. The excitement of discovery is a feeling everyone has experienced. Finding a new favourite hiking spot or adding a “lifer” to your birding list are some familiar examples for nature lovers.…