Tag: wildlife
Where Are They Now?
Ryan Gregory Produces Arctic Fishing Series in Yellowknife Ryan Gregory caught the fishing bug early. At two years of age two, his father Wayne set him up with a fishing. Growing up around the…
The Urban Brook Trout
It is hard to imagine the sought after Brook Trout as a common city dweller. Many are surprised to learn that this elusive fish has found refuge in some of the remaining greenspaces in…
Masks On! – Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited Millbrook was out sampling Baxter Creek and Squirrel Creek this weekend. Doing this work with a mask on was a new experience for everyone. We caught many healthy trout. Thanks to everyone…
Get Out! – September 2020
It’s unmistakable! The heavier dews, the flowers now in bloom, the angle of the sun and the shortening days are all telling us that summer is coming to an end. Last month’s excellent column…
Streamology
Of course, there is no such word as “streamology”. I invented it to describe what many of us in Millbrook call “knowing our streams”. My wife Elizabeth and I have the good fortune to…
Gardening in the Time of Comets
Regular readers of these pages will know that “Get Out!” is both the title of this column and its frequent theme. This month, however, we are going far out indeed—as far as the comet…
Tree Replacement Policy Updated
Following up on a request from the February 18th Council meeting, Director of Planning Karen Ellis presented a proposal for an updated and strengthened Municipal Tree Replacement policy at the most recent Council meeting. …
Emergency Repairs on Station Trail Complete
The sudden appearance of sinkholes under the former railway line along Station Trail left two sections of the trail unstable and unsafe for public use. Extensive repair work is now complete and the $18,332…
“SPLASH! Art Contest”
Trout Unlimited Millbrook is hosting the “SPLASH! ART CONTEST”, which is an opportunity for children to draw, photograph, or write about their interactions with our local streams this summer Trout Unlimited Millbrook has prizes…