Alone or with Friends, Birdwatching Builds an Appreciation for Nature
Lynn Smith identifies one of twenty-six birds that joined us on a morning walk in early May. Let me start by saying that calling the activity “bird watching” is a misdirect: it’s primarily about bird listening. Actually seeing the birds can be quite a feat. Last month I was introduced to this popular past…
Local On-Line Business Provides Equipment Parts to Customers Around the World
Sue Rienstra and her husband Dave supply a wide variety of tractor and equipment parts through Sue’s online business in Cavan. Sue Rienstra’s experience in tractors and parts began at the age of 13 when she swept the floors at her family’s Massey Equipment Dealership in the Newcastle area. By eighteen, she was helping…
Law Enforcement Pays a Visit to Friendship Force
Retired RCMP Rod Taylor with members of Friendship Force Retired RCMP Rod Taylor visited members of Friendship Force in May where he told them about his experience as a law enforcement officer. At first the group was fascinated by Rod’s colourful uniform as he explained the significance of the badges, crests on his jacket…
Jump Into June
By Courtney Spence The weather is finally starting to warm up with more consistent temperatures! As Becky likes to say, “we are all just plants who want the warm sunshine.” Although it is tempting to spend as much time outside as possible, we have a variety of fun and exciting activities happening at the…
Common Ground – June 2026
By Jill Williams “The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”– Edwin Way Teale There were no complaints around here about the cool rainy spring. After the showiest spring ephemerals (bloodroots and hepaticas) I have ever seen, a solid month of daffodils came after that. I cut the last…
Funding Available for Farmers in East Central Ontario
The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is offering funding to farmers in East Central Ontario in 2026-2027. Projects are eligible for 100% funding up to a maximum of $10,000 depending on the practice, helping farmers to cover the cost of materials and implementation. Six eligible categories focus on creating or enhancing natural features on…