Tag: wildlife
Trout Fishing 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…
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…
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…
Millbrook EarlyON Child and Family Centre Continues to Fine Tune Programming
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre officially began in 2001, when it incorporated as a non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of children. With the support of new provincial funding, the…
ORCA Tree Seedling Sales Program Open
Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority (ORCA) is once again encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to enhance their property and help to fight climate change by planting trees. Each year, ORCA offers a wide…
The Doldrums of Winter
Last month as I was sitting writing my column we were under a freezing rain warning. And a freezing rain warning has just been lifted as I write today. Luckily we escaped unscathed from…
Good Fishing Practices Make Great Fishing Experiences
Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, destress, learn about the natural environment, and spend quality time with friends and family. Millbrook is blessed to have one of the few cold water…
Educating a New Generation of Beekeepers
The Kawartha Junior Beekeepers Program was established in 2017 and is a hands-on program for children aged 9 to 14 years who are interested in learning about beekeeping. The program follows the beekeepers’ year…
TAG Luncheon
Toronto to Algonquin Park Coordinator Pamela Marsales, pictured left, joined Maureen McDonald and other members of the community interested in this sustainable tourism initiative for a chili lunch at the Legion…