February 23, 2013: Can I legally grow milkweed in my garden or yard?
Don Davis, a leading expert on Monarchs in Ontario, discussed the matter of growing milkweeds in gardens with the Chief Weed Inspector for Ontario, who stated that the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture...
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February 27, 2013 – Why were there so few Blue Jays this winter?
Nearly all of Ontario’s Blue Jays elected to exit the province this fall, given the poor acorn crop. They have been overwintering in the central and southern U.S. Blue Jays only stay in the Kawarthas...
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Browning on cedars
Leafminer damage to cedars – Drew Monkman May 30, 2012 Why is it that most places I go the cedars are brown and many have almost no foliage? Is there some kind of blight, a lack of rain or are the...
View ArticleWhat do I do if I find an animal in distress?
Ministry of Natural Resources What to do if You Find a Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wild Animal If you see what you think may be sick, injured or orphaned wildlife, don’t remove it from its natural...
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What is the status of the Emerald Ash Borer in the Peterborough area?
Emerald Ash Borer – adult D-shaped hole Green Ash killed by EAB As of November , 2013, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has not yet turned up in the Peterborough, although it is probably here. The closest...
View ArticleWhich binoculars should I buy?
I recommend calling Pelee Wings 1-877-326-5193 in Leamington, Ontario, and speaking to one of the sales people (true experts!). They will recommend a pair and ship them to you. If you don’t like them,...
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