Tag: Science
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The importance of research in Ontario Parks
Ever wondered about or wanted to pursue scientific research in a provincial park? Today’s post from Northwest Zone Ecologist Intern Lindsey Boyd and Northwest Senior Assistant Zone Ecologist Evan McCaul should answer your questions. Spread throughout Ontario, our 340 provincial parks protect 8.27 million hectares of land and 1.3 million hectares of lakes and rivers. There…
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Beyond the light of the campfire
Today’s post comes from Park Naturalist Roger LaFontaine, a classically trained biologist and amateur Sasquatch researcher. He has spent nearly two decades researching and documenting the occurrence of Sasquatch in Ontario. I have always had an interest in the creatures that others were not fond of: invertebrates under a log, salamanders in the soil, nocturnal creepy…
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When the sun goes down at Killarney
In today’s post, Biologist Intern Michelle Lawrence gives us an insider look at Killarney’s “nightlife,” and shares how staff are working to protect the park’s bat populations. Killarney Provincial Park has been called “a crown jewel of the provincial parks system” by some, and it’s not hard to see why. With white quartzite mountains and…
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Resource field crews: coming to a northern park near you
This post comes from MaryJane Moses, Resource Stewardship Coordinator in the Northwest Zone of Ontario Parks. You may have encountered Ontario Parks staff during your visits. They’re friendly, and will provide customer service, perform routine maintenance duties, and hold Natural Heritage Education programs in our campground parks. But have you met any of our Northwest Zone resource stewardship…