A week of woodpeckers and wind
Hubby and I planted native trees nearby last year, so we didn’t mind losing this...
An ‘ice’ thing about paddling in the winter: pretty cool water formations!
Dear reader, I’ll start with the same advice I gave a loved one who received...
Ormstown gardeners plant patches for pollinators
“I knew about the monarch, but thought that was special,” said Lesle-Ann Hine of the...
Pieces of the Champlain Bridge will find new purpose under the feet of local Scouts
“I was very surprised. It was very humbling,” says Cecile Antink, about learning that the...
Learning and laughter for local 4-H leaders
“It was fantastic! I loved it!” gushed Vicky Tremblay of Howick 4-H, a feeling shared...
To mow or not to mow
Just like dandelions, the concept of “No Mow May” came from across the ocean. Dandelions...
Cheering on the return of the Kub Kar Rally
“3… 2… 1!” cheered the crowd, while Huntingdon Cub leader Chad Thompson indicated the countdown...
Fun and learning for 4-H’ers on tour in the Townships
“It was interesting to see how everything worked at the different stops, and it is...
Leave the leaves for the butterflies and the bees
As much as hubby loves a good leaf blower, I think I’ve finally convinced him...
What does the fox say?
The first time hubby and I heard a fox calling out in the night years...
Scouts build picnic tables, skills, and funds
A decade since the youth group was last active, Ormstown Scouts are back with a...
Red-bellied woodpecker expands range northwards
“I’ve never seen one of those before!” Sounds like the start of my article about...
Rare visitors to my bird feeder
“Oh, we hardly ever see those!” I exclaimed, as I rushed to the window earlier...
4-H leader continues family tradition of volunteering
Gillian MacDougall wins provincial award previously given to mum, sister According to 4-H Canada, “The...