Watershed Health Resonates Loudest in the Spring
For many, spring represents welcome change and a fresh start. To some, spring also represents trout fishing! For trout such as brook trout and brown trout, the onset of the first aquatic insect hatch marks the beginning of a critical time where their priority is focused on feeding to support high energy demands for…
Let’s Give Our Trails a Break
With the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak now a reality, the country is shutting down. People have been asked to stay home and distance themselves from others. We are all struggling to find creative ways to manage our idle time while also maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing. The trails have never felt like…
Recycling in the Ditch
Residents are frustrated with the volume of recycling material that ends up scattered along township roads and in ditches on collection day since the elimination of bags for these items. Bagging is no longer allowed since the new contractor took over in November as they slow up the collection process. Some residents are restoring…
My Eyes for Beauty Pine*
Early spring is always the time when I most want to see something in bloom, or smell a scent, or hear birdsong. And this year that need is greatly heightened because of the Coronavirus and the measures put in place to slow the pace of this dreadful pandemic. I hope you too can take…
Electronic Resources from Cavan Monaghan Libraries
While this is a not a normal year, April will arrive and with Spring in the air we have a selection of book recommendations, many of which are available as an E-Book or audiobook. If you need help getting started with our E-resources contact us by email: questions@cavanmonaghanlibraries.ca “Golden Child” is the debut novel…
April Farmers’ Market Cancelled
In the interests of the safety of all of our vendors, shoppers and community, the Millbrook Farmers’ Market Management Committee has decided to cancel its first market of the season, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 26th. The good news is that local food can still be accessed. Many of our vendors are offering online…