Outdoors

Columnist says family will 'miss the sound of the wind' in their willows, but knows a new crop is not far behind

'No book, TV show or movie can come close' to watching flurry of activity at feeder station, says outdoors columnist

A healthy forest is one that adapts, so a tree crashing down creates an opportunity for the surrounding vegetation and retired guys, says columnist

Tamaracks offer a last gasp for fall colours, but this tree has historical importance rooted in snowshoes, canoes and healing, explains columnist

Ontario Forest Health Review conference in Orillia attracted many experts in their fields; columnist says his 'eco-anxiety has not abated' in the aftermath

This is the season for den finding, food storing and mate selections, notes columnist, whose home office is not immune to the charms of pesky squirrels

Direction change can come from anywhere within the flock and messages between birds are exchanged in mere milliseconds, says columnist

As the saying goes, 'all mushrooms can be eaten, but some only once.' What level of risk are you prepared to operate under? columnist asks

For autumn freaks, now is the time to take a wander, kick up some leaves, click a few pics, hold hands, breathe deep, and simply enjoy life, says columnist

Well over a thousand eggs are eaten each season by raccoons at Tiny Marsh, yet, somehow, turtles find a way to survive and thrive, says columnist