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 lungs. The
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Robins, cardinals, and red-winged blackbirds are all singing at the tops of their lungs. The
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Bird songs tell of springWe find ourselves in that lovely transition between late winter and
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Balanced literacy for Ontario students The latest and most unremitting thrust from the Ontario Ministry
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton A kind gesture, word or deed can truly make a difference in someone’s day. It
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Most of us envision our Christmas dinner with the usual domestic turkey, browned to perfection,
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Mid 1960s: a typical February morning in Bracebridge, Muskoka at my house. Minus thirty degrees
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The term ‘wise owl’ dates back centuries. Owls are often used as symbols for higher
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Imagine having the ability to maneuver head-first down the trunk of a tree; or better
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The luminous yellow plumage of the American Goldfinch has begun to wane to a dusky
The impact of litter on wildlife Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Forty years ago I chanced upon a grim scene.
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Camping isn’t for everyone, but my family has embraced it since our children were very
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton How would you like to dramatically decrease the mosquito and insect population flying about your
The monogamous birds like to rub bills during courtship Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The rose-breasted grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus is
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton My husband and I are ‘dog people’ and part of our balanced lifestyle is to
Nature’s sanitary engineer may remind you of someone you know Living in Balanceby Jenipher Appleton What has a naked, red-skinned
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus boasts a wingspan of 183-244 cm. That translates into about
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Meadows can be beautiful A meadow is a natural expanse of grassland supporting wildflowers, grasses,
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market launches dining partnership with local restaurants This summer, when you eat at local restaurants you can
Take advantage of home-grown goodness at the market just east of the main strip Grand Bend Farmers’ MarketGill Road Parking
Our bird expert talks about the bees Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton An unexplained phenomenon has been affecting some of
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