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...
All I want for Christmas is corn (to burn)
Corn promoted as clean (and cheap) heating alternative Story and photos by Casey Lessard In an area where...
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...