Tag: wildlife
Trout Unlimited Millbrook
The start of a new year always brings a collection of new hope, new ideas and a new outlook on life. With the recent creation of Trout Unlimited Canada Millbrook Chapter this couldn’t be…
A Year of Discoveries
It looks like this winter is going to be another topsy-turvy one. The freezing rain that has just started as I write this column may be heavy and dangerous. I hope not. The thaw…
Trout Unlimited Members Ready to Get Their Feet Wet
Last month, Millbrook resident Jim Slavin introduced Council to the goals and intentions of the newest local environmental organization, the Millbrook chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC). The branch is the newest member of…
After Hallowe’en but Before Christmas
It’s been a glorious fall and still a few leaves linger on some trees. But the weather is showing signs that fall is ready to leave the stage and welcome in winter. This is…
KLT’s Fleetwood Creek Watershed Initiative
The Fleetwood Creek Watershed poses one of the greatest opportunities to protect biodiversity and water quality in the southern part of the Kawarthas, in Kawartha Land Trust’s (KLT) service area. It is the only…
Local Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
Last month, Peterborough Public Health confirmed that a local bat found in early September, tested positive for rabies, and want to remind residents to steer clear of wild animals commonly known to carry the…
Volunteers Plant Trees along Millpond Through TD Tree Days Program
On the morning if Saturday, September 14th, while many were attending the Grand Opening celebrations at the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, a group of more than fifty volunteers were down the hill participating…
In Defense of the Common
Some birds you look up to see on the wing and some you have to look up in a book. On a good day, you’ll encounter both. On a good day, maybe hiking on…
New Organization Established to Help Protect Local Water Courses
Growing up in the area has fueled a passion for the outdoors in Scott Calder and his wife Cori Carveth. They hope to share this love with their young daughter, but why stop there? …