Cut, artificial, or potted: What’s the greenest Christmas tree?
Plants & trees

Cut, artificial, or potted: What’s the greenest Christmas tree?

What type of tree is the most environmentally friendly? The answer may not be the same for everyone

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Deer caught in the headlights?
Blogs, Environment, Wildlife

Deer caught in the headlights?

Some dos and don'ts to keep you—and the deer—safe on the highway this season

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Environment Canada asked to take over ELA
Blogs, Environment, Water & shorelines

Environment Canada asked to take over ELA

The Coalition to Save the ELA argues Environment Canada should take responsibility for the freshwater research facility

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Recovery plan for massasauga snakes
Blogs, Environment, Wildlife

Recovery plan for massasauga snakes

Parks Canada wants your input on its five-year recovery plan for massasauga

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8 tips for saving energy this holiday season
Blogs, Environment, Tips

8 tips for saving energy this holiday season

How to be a greener cottager and save energy over the holidays

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Why leaves change colour
Plants & trees

Why leaves change colour

The science behind this spectacular fall show

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Jellyfish sightings in cottage country
Blogs, Environment, Water & shorelines

Jellyfish sightings in cottage country

Would you ever expect to see a jellyfish gently pulsating its way through your cottage lake?

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Gallery: Fall landscapes
Blogs, Environment, Plants & trees

Fall landscapes

A gallery of photos from the most beautiful season in Ontario cottage country

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Are there more cougars, or are we all just seeing things?
Blogs, Wildlife

Are there more cougars, or are we all just seeing things?

Cougars are definitely back in Ontario, but it doesn't mean you're going to ever see one

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Nature scrapbook: Red oak
Plants & trees

Nature scrapbook: Red oak

Come fall, this familiar tree isn't only beautiful, it also provides a great source of food for a variety of wildlife

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