Outdoors

Why are there so many rabbits this year?

It's part of Nature's natural cycle, says outdoors columnist David Hawke

Dec 16, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Is your bird feeder becoming a wildlife restaurant?

Outdoors columnist David Hawke has some ideas to help combat the perils of bird feeding

Dec 9, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Nature's news is all around you

Fields and forests tell the tales of wildlife activity

Dec 2, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

They're gregarious and quarrelsome ... and they're back!

If these birds have to struggle to survive, our fate may be in question, says outdoors columnist

Nov 25, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Heart-felt art celebrates the legacy of the Couchiching Conservancy

Outdoors columnist says artists' work, capturing the land and the love through art, is 'truly amazing'

Nov 18, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

This oddball of the forest is a valuable resource

Tamarack bark contains tannin, can aid healing and is ideal for snowshoes, says outdoor columnist David Hawke

Nov 11, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

What is the story behind this immaculate conception: The Lawn?

This week, columnist David Hawke throws shade on the pursuit of a good lawn

Nov 4, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Why are we so obsessed with a leaf-free lawn?

Outdoors columnist David Hawke says leaves form temporary blanket that helps plants survive the winter

Oct 28, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Yellow Iris: Welcome sight or invasive species?

In this week's outdoors column, David Hawke grapples with two sides of a thorny issue

Oct 21, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Beavers busy preparing for another 'dam' winter

Outdoors columnist David Hawke explains that a beaver's will and ability to survive is strong

Oct 14, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >