We were wrapping up an idyllic wilderness trek two years ago when my youngest son stirred up the proverbial hornet’s nest. We had lagged behind his father and brother and somehow lost sight of their path through thick undergrowth. When we cleared the bushes, we were not near our canoe,… Continue reading
Calling all fisherpersons! The annual Millbrook and District Lions Club Fishing Derby will take place at the Millpond in Millbrook on Saturday April 29 from 7:00am to 1:00pm. The fishing derby is open to those 16 and under with a registration fee of $2.00. More than 100 competitors joined the… Continue reading
After last summer, homeowners, farmers and gardeners may be wondering what kind of weather conditions we can expect during the upcoming growing season. Those who have experienced water shortages might be getting more serious about the ancient process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is a process… Continue reading
Living in the country comes with many rewards, but also with more responsibilities. Our water may come from a tap, but we must also concern ourselves with where it comes from and where it goes from there. As is often the case, investing in a bit of prevention can save… Continue reading
Thunderstorms and heavy rain in February?! This is really turning out to be a very odd and changeable year. And March looks set to continue this lack of pattern. But we must make the best of it and so I am suggesting some things to look out for. After the… Continue reading
Otonabee Conservation has launched a new stewardship program to help landowners seeking to plant trees on their property. The Tree Seedling Program is available to farm and rural landowners within the Otonabee Region watershed and offers a wide selection of native tree and shrub species which can enhance private property… Continue reading
Wood products are all around us – in our homes, in our furniture, and if you are reading a hard copy of this paper, you are holding a wood product in your hands. Our society is becoming more aware of the source of our food, and making choices to encourage… Continue reading
After years of learning about sustainable forestry with the help of the Kawartha Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association, I decided to have trees marked for selective cutting on my property. It was a huge decision for me to make since no significant cutting had been done here since the… Continue reading
