Sure signs of spring; some good, some bad
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Robins, cardinals, and red-winged blackbirds are all singing at the tops of their...
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The crimson majesty of the Northern cardinal
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Bird songs tell of springWe find ourselves in that lovely transition between late...
Grand Bend Strip comes to the classroom!
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Balanced literacy for Ontario students The latest and most unremitting thrust from the...
It’s so easy to be kind
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton A kind gesture, word or deed can truly make a difference in someone’s...
Wild Turkey for Christmas!
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Most of us envision our Christmas dinner with the usual domestic turkey, browned...
Evening grosbeaks make a rare visit to Ailsa Craig
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Mid 1960s: a typical February morning in Bracebridge, Muskoka at my house. Minus...
On the prowl for owls? Here’s a guide to local hooters
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The term ‘wise owl’ dates back centuries. Owls are often used as symbols...
Nuthatches can turn their world upside-down
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Imagine having the ability to maneuver head-first down the trunk of a tree;...
Geese faithful mates until the end
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The luminous yellow plumage of the American Goldfinch has begun to wane to...
Let’s clean up our act!
The impact of litter on wildlife Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Forty years ago I chanced upon a...
Our Algonquin experience
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Camping isn’t for everyone, but my family has embraced it since our children...
Help reduce the mosquito population
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton How would you like to dramatically decrease the mosquito and insect population flying...
It’s not too late to attract the rose-breasted grosbeak
The monogamous birds like to rub bills during courtship Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The rose-breasted grosbeak Pheucticus...
Labrador Retriever adds quality to life
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton My husband and I are ‘dog people’ and part of our balanced lifestyle...
Turkey vulture: master of the road-kill
Nature’s sanitary engineer may remind you of someone you know Living in Balanceby Jenipher Appleton What has a...
Bald eagles making a comeback in the region?
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus boasts a wingspan of 183-244 cm. That translates...
Alternatives to the Perfectly Manicured Lawn
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Meadows can be beautiful A meadow is a natural expanse of grassland supporting...
Honeybees and Colony Collapse Disorder – Should We Care?
Our bird expert talks about the bees Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton An unexplained phenomenon has been affecting...
Birding more beneficial than you might think
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher AppletonLiving in balance can be enhanced by our connections with nature. The way in which we are brought up can have a great impact on our view of natural surroundings. I am just a country girl, having lived in rural