Tag: Spring
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Spring paddling safety
Itching for ice out? We certainly are. But spring weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too early, failing to respect weather conditions or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky — it’s downright dangerous. We chatted with Paul Smith, past park superintendent of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, to get some top do’s and don’ts for…
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5 Ontario wildflowers to spot this spring
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and splashes of beautiful colour are beginning to pop up in parks. Spring wildflowers bloom for only a short amount of time, and we’ve got our sights set on spotting as many as we can! Here are five beautiful ephemerals you may find on your spring adventures:
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April's vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Spring temperatures can be tough to predict, which is what makes April a great month to stay in a cabin or yurt! Whether it rains, snows or shines, you’ll have a cozy home base for your outdoor adventures. Accommodations featured below were available as of March 12, 2024.
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It's May — what are Black Bears up to?
Planning a visit and wondering whether you’ll see a Black Bear? Tune in to our monthly Black Bear feature where our ecologists let you know common bear behaviour for the month or season. Spring is upon us, and Ontario’s Black Bears are ready for another season of eating to gain fat for winter hibernation. While…
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May's digital download
We’re not the only one “a-moose-d” by this lovely spring weather! The rainy days of April have given way to May — it’s time to get out to your favourite park and start exploring! (Don’t forget to treat wildlife with respect. Give them plenty of space and enjoy from a distance.) Throughout 2023, we’re sharing a…
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5 kid-friendly signs of spring
Today’s post comes from MacGregor Point Provincial Park, courtesy of past Discovery Program Leader (now Project Lead) Matt Cunliffe. Longer days give back extra hours of outdoor play and provide the perfect opportunity to explore our trails with the kids. So don some comfy clothes and head to your favourite park (bonus: spring involves far less work for…
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April's digital download
As another snowy winter fades, it’s time for wild flowers to shine! Take a walk through any provincial park this month and you’ll spot some of the season’s best blooms, from Marsh Marigolds to Trout Lilies! This month’s FREE digital download features the province’s official flower, the White Trillium. This picture was taken at Silver…
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Shell-ebrate Ontario's turtles with our new merchandise line
Last spring, we asked you to help us protect Ontario’s eight turtles species, all of which are species at risk. With just one year of the Turtle Protection Project under our belts, staff are already seeing amazing results. This year, we’re excited to debut a new way to support turtle conservation in Ontario Parks: our Turtle…
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Ontario's trilliums
Today’s post comes from Assistant Zone Ecologist Pilar Manorome. Spring is probably my favourite season as it brings new life to our parks in the form of migrating birds and emerging spring ephemerals, giving our forests their long-awaited pops of vibrant colours and contrast. Most people know of the White Trillium — also referred to…