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OUTDOORS:
Crow's death a 'brazen act by a bold predator'
It's rare to come across a dead crow, notes outdoors columnist, who says 'all-out war' is now a possibility in the woods near his home
Jul 25, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Seeing wild orchids calls for 'happy dance'
'The real attraction is the form and structure of the individual flower,' says outdoors columnist
Jul 18, 2022 7:30 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Can’t make sense of the news? Turn to nature!
There is 'real' news happening in the natural world everyday that deserves our attention, says outdoors columnist
Jul 11, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Discovery of 'funny purple flower' a real treat
Looking at wildflowers is a simple delight and reaction to recent 'discovery' on social media was a highlight for 'new environmentalists'
Jun 27, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Count yourself lucky if you see this bird
Black tern population is declining, but they go to lengths to survive, outdoors columnist explains
Jun 20, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Remember, turtles aren't speed bumps
Many turtles are species at risk because so many are killed by vehicles in mid-June or what's known as turtle season, warns nature columnist
Jun 13, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Trashing local Crown land deemed 'real insult'
Swift Rapids Road area and Upper Big Chute area are strewn with trash, creating a threat to abundant and diverse wildlife seeking refuge there
Jun 6, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Where are the mosquitoes? Should we be worried?
Nature columnist offers some tips on how to attract mosquitoes and how to keep the pesky little insect at bay
May 30, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Summer's fleeting, so go outside, find solitude
You don’t have to eat roots and berries, but a simple getaway should be just that ... simple, urges nature columnist
May 24, 2022 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Beautiful trillium is eight years in the making
While there's no law against picking a trillium — outside of provincial parks — ask yourself if a temporary bouquet is worthwhile, urges nature columnist
May 16, 2022 8:00 AM
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