Gillian Northgrave: Discovering the carbon capture benefits of protecting cows and water quality
Gillian Northgrave can’t imagine life without cows. Since 1991, she has grazed beef cattle on her bucolic farm …
How to Be Water Wise
Recent rain has brought relief from the hot, dry weather that broke records across Canada. But don’t let …
How to be a Good Neighbour
Your neighbours may be fewer and farther between in the countryside, but invasive species, like the LDD moth, …
Life Partnerships
Pollinators sustain life. Without them, we would not be able to sustain agricultural food production. Ecosystems would perish. Pollinators …
Stop Invasive Species Before They Spread
Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt to discover if you have invasive species on your property. Learn about programs and …
Keep Chick-a-dee-dee on Repeat
Can you imagine no longer hearing the cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” of the black-capped chickadee? These little forest-dwelling birds are …
Managing LDD Moths
Have you seen this caterpillar? If you have, it’s likely you’ve seen more than one. This is the …
Preparedness is the Best Defense
Over 500 local governments across Canada have declared a climate emergency. At least six municipalities within the Credit River …
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Ecosystem restoration is an adaptive process. Sometimes it uses methods that seem more destructive than restorative. Fire has …
New Approach to a Countryside Tradition
If you have a keen eye and are of a certain vintage, you may notice farmers are changing …
What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s …
How to be a Good Neighbour
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s …
Tap Into Tradition
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a …
Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage
Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin farm. They’ve since …
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Wildflower Riches: A Bird-Lover’s Meadow Transformation
Chris Wedeles loves watching birds. When he purchased his 23-acre property on the outskirts of Erin, he hoped …
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Sonnen Hill Brewing: Doing More for Wildlife
Sonnen Hill Brewing serves more than pale ales and lagers to local beer lovers. Located on the 37-acre …
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Watershed Farms: Invest in Soil, Invest in Success
The Gardhouse Family has operated Watershed Farms in East Garafraxa for decades. Their holistic approach to farming has …
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The Wrights: Farms Working for Grassland Birds
Barry Wright was born and raised in Erin on his family’s dairy farm. Today, he and his wife …
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Plavsa/McKenzie: City Folks Answer the Call of the Countryside
When Stevan Plavsa and Megan McKenzie moved from East York to Mono two years ago, the countryside was …
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The Clarksons: Visionary Thinking Brings a Buried Stream Back to Life
Nestled among the rolling hills in Caledon sits David and Faith Clarkson’s family farm. The property has been …
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The Choats: Make their Mark on their New Property
Helen and David Choat recently moved to their beautiful 33 acre property in Caledon. Part of the appeal …
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