Outdoors

Looking at wildflowers is a simple delight and reaction to recent 'discovery' on social media was a highlight for 'new environmentalists'

Black tern population is declining, but they go to lengths to survive, outdoors columnist explains

Many turtles are species at risk because so many are killed by vehicles in mid-June or what's known as turtle season, warns columnist

Swift Rapids Road area and Upper Big Chute area are strewn with trash, creating a threat to abundant and diverse wildlife seeking refuge there

Columnist offers some tips on how to attract mosquitoes and how to keep the pesky little insect at bay

You don’t have to eat roots and berries, but a simple getaway should be just that ... simple, urges columnist

While there is no law against picking a trillium — outside of provincial parks — ask yourself if a temporary bouquet is worthwhile, urges columnist

Even the wing and tail feathers are replaced in anticipation of the arduous fall flight to South America and other destinations of warmth, explains columnist

Primitive looking fish have been spawning in shallow streams for eons, explains columnist who says spring sucker run can last several weeks

Mourning doves are quite easy to observe as they are well adapted to city living as well as rural settings, explains outdoors columnist