Today’s post comes from Charleston Lake’s Discovery staff. Those who love frogs will not be disappointed at Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Larger frogs, like Bullfrogs, Green Frogs, and Leopard Frogs, are easily seen or heard around ponds and shorelines, wetlands and meadows. But it’s a shame that another common park frog goes largely unrecognized and … Continue reading The wonder frog you may never see or hear
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This space (see what we did there?) will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. While spring “technically” begins in March, most of us living in cold climates … Continue reading Eyes on the skies — May
Our parks have been keeping an eye out for feathered friends to show you what they’re up to this time of year. Are you ready for the quack-tastic duck finds they made?
Today’s post comes from Katherine Muzyliwsky, a Natural Heritage Education Student at Neys Provincial Park. Before Neys became a provincial park, it was known as Neys Camp 100. Instead of happy campers on vacation, the park held German prisoners of war during World War II. After operating as a prisoner of war camp from 1941-1946, … Continue reading Neys’ relics from the past
After a typical Canadian winter, we look forward to the spring season and the changes that go with it: fresh flora fragrance, natural forest lushness and the flowing water tranquility. Spring also ushers in a new landscape of interesting objects visible in the night skies: the galaxies.
Today’s post comes from Park Naturalist Roger LaFontaine, a highly trained DROP specialist who aids in the retrieval of technology in distress or imminent danger. With so many people coming to our amazing parks last year, social media was loaded with pictures. They took pictures of the landscape, wildlife, their families and friends, and themselves — lots … Continue reading DROP Unit formed to recover lost selfie gear
“Working up north was the most empowering experience of my life.” Nineteen-year-old Katie Baillie-David left the comforts of home to drive 10 hours north to the wilds of Nagagamisis Provincial Park, northwest of Timmins. Visitors enjoy the remoteness of the park – the fishing, swimming, northern lights and the quiet, unspoiled landscape – and so … Continue reading Students: find your summer job at Ontario Parks!
Our favourite natural spaces can move us. Scenic views, outdoor adventures, and breathtaking experiences all hold a special place in our hearts and minds. Recently, one generous donor was so moved by the Kabeyun Trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park that they made a $25,000 donation to improve the trail. Talk about “giant” generosity!
November is the perfect time for stargazing. Even though the temperatures are cooling down, the early sunset and later sunrise provide us with almost fifteen hours of darkness in which to observe nighttime splendors. Plus, there are some exciting occurrences lighting up the skies all month long. Why not take some time this month to … Continue reading Celestial objects of interest in November
In today’s post, Alistair MacKenzie, Naturalist Heritage Education Supervisor at Pinery Provincial Park, recounts a dramatic encounter with an Eastern Screech Owl. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / mlorenz. We desperately needed to confirm breeding evidence for Eastern Screech Owls in our survey squares for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas back in 2005. It was our last … Continue reading Owl-induced whiplash
