Tag: wildlife
One Man’s Vision
What would you say defines the village of Millbrook? The strong sense of community, of course, a friendly place where people say hello to one another when they pass on the street. But what…
Take a Hike: Millbrook Valley Trails is One of Our Original Outdoor Playgrounds
From its entrance at the Medd’s Mountain Park and the millpond in the village of Millbrook, the original loop of Millbrook Valley Trails (MVT) traverses a diversity of natural vegetative communities to the southern…
Otonabee Conservation Warns of Possible Spring Drought
It is spring, and unlike most years, the 2021 freshet that occurs when warmer temperatures trigger snow and ice cover melt creating significant meltwater run-off into area waterbodies, has already passed us by. “This…
Trout Fishing Begins Season in Southern Ontario
Last Saturday was the official start of the Trout fishing season in southern Ontario. Normally that would mean the Millbrook pond would be inundated with hordes of young anglers, seeking the perfect perch from…
The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring
Gilbert and Sullivan purists are welcome to add the “tra-la’s” to the title! Despite the snow (of course, not at all uncommon) that we got last week, spring has truly come. And here and…
Trout Unlimited Millbrook 2021 Spring Update
Trout Unlimited Millbrook had some big plans this spring and, like many of you, we have had to plan, replan, then change our plans due to the recent COVID related lockdowns. We did however…
Local Educators Embrace Program to Foster Environmental Stewardship
Local Grade six students are familiar with Camp Kawartha through the annual winter camp event that has been a tradition in the curriculum for decades. Established in 1921, the camp is an accredited, award-winning…
Give Our Trails a Break
With the seriousness of COVID-19 still a stark reality in our lives, many of us are still all struggling to find creative ways to manage our time at home while also maintaining our physical…
A Space for Birds
As April arrives and we welcome another pandemic spring, I am reminded of a quotation from the American poet and environmentalist Gary Snyder: “The most radical thing you can do is stay home.” We…