If you have used an ancestry kit, or watched a favorite crime series, you know that the use of DNA (or deoxyribonucleic acid) is more mainstream today than it was 20 years ago. DNA is the set of biological instructions unique to every organism. Although DNA’s chemical structure is the… Continue reading
The rains following the earlier hot, dry weather have been an absolute blessing for the trees, especially since they were so stressed by the Gypsy Moth caterpillars. In fact the new leaves that have sprung out on the trees have made me think we were having a second spring. The… Continue reading
This has been a bad year for the Gypsy moth. While we usually see outbreaks of this pest every seven to ten years, 2021 will be the second year in a row of a severe infestation in many parts of Ontario. At the larvae stage, the creatures chew holes… Continue reading
Walking through his pasture fields just south of Millbrook a few days ago, Peter Kennedy stumbled upon an unusual sight: a red-tailed hawk on the ground. This bird of prey is common enough in the area, but is usually spotted soaring above, searching for its next meal. This one was… Continue reading
I read with interest the feature on the Millbrook Valley Trails, of which I am a huge fan. We truly do have a wonderful outdoor resource here, skillfully developed and maintained by committed and energetic volunteers with support from the township and Otonabee Conservation. As one of those who likes… Continue reading
If you venture onto Medd’s Mountain and “start low and go slow” you will find a small path on the lower trail that leads to a bench at the water’s edge where Baxter Creek joins the millpond. If you relax for a moment on this bench and look directly across… Continue reading
Early this fall of 2021, Trout Unlimited Millbrook, partnering with Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and Girl Guide Canada, will bring to the community the Yellow Fish Road ProgramTM. This unique program builds on caring for our most precious resource, water. Millbrook is blessed with clean, cold, freshwater streams originating from… Continue reading
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but in that glorious outdoors lies a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather than boosts your health. In woodlands, tall grasses and hiking trails across Ontario lie black-legged ticks. On average, one in… Continue reading
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 also defines our community is its heritage buildings and green spaces – the mill, the pond,… Continue reading
