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A shot of Sylvan Lake, Alta.

Invasive Prussian carp confirmed in Sylvan Lake, Alta.

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A lone star tick on a green leaf

Here’s everything cottagers need to know about ticks this summer

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Photo of a blinded sphinx moth

Why moths are the unsung, nighttime pollinators of cottage country

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A shot of the sky as a thunderstorm rolls in

Here’s what cottagers should know before the next thunderstorm rolls in

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A red trillium in bloom

Ew! This is why some plants stink when they bloom

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Swimmers said they were concerned about the lack of testing at popular beaches on Lake Nipissing.

Swim at your own risk: some Northern Ontario health units have stopped testing beaches

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Close-up of a wood chip path

Could wood chips be a weapon against ticks?

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Ahoy there! We asked 7 marine experts for their best tips. Here’s what you’ll need to... navigate boating season

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Shed skins of burrowing mayflies

Cottage Q&A: What are these floating insect “skins”?

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Are digital wayfinders really better? Making a case for returning to paper maps

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An oak tree against a blue sky

New study shows how oak trees fight back against hungry caterpillars

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a rock cut of the Canadian shield along the highway

These astounding photos by celebrated fashion photographer Chris Nicholls will have you in awe of... the Canadian Shield

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Man in red and black plaid shirt ,wearing gardening gloves, holding long turquoise gardening shears, to cut into a tree for spring tree care

3 common spring tree care mistakes to avoid

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A boy holding arrows at an archery range

5 tips for setting up a kid-friendly archery range at the cottage

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Spring beauty growing on the forest floor

Nature Scrapbook: Spring beauty

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Researchers need your help to track Canada’s bug populations

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A woman digging into the ground wearing gardening gloves

Attention, cottage gardeners: Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been updated

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Photo of Blue Jay under bird feeder

A photographer catches these snapshots on her bird feeder camera

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