Five Spooky Bugs in the Credit River Watershed
Eerie but Essential Insects Halloween is the perfect time to learn about the creepy crawlies that make our […] … Continue reading
Insects
Red Admiral Butterflies are on the Move
You may have noticed more butterflies this spring, compared to recent years. If so, you’re not imagining it! … Continue reading
Protect Bugs to Protect Birds
Migratory Birds Return to Southern Ontario With spring comes the return of migratory birds to southern Ontario. You’ll … Continue reading
Winter Habitat and Protection Among Leaf Litter
Insects that Overwinter in Leaf Litter Aside from saving our backs from strain, there are plenty of benefits … Continue reading
South for the Winter: Our Migrating Butterflies
Many people are familiar with the long migratory journey monarchs take every year to Mexico, but they aren’t … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part Three: The Fruits of their Labour This is part three of a three-part series on beneficial insects … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part Two: Crowd Control This is part two of a three-part series on beneficial insects — how to … Continue reading
There’s So Much to Love about Butterflies
Get Involved in our Annual Butterfly Blitz On May 6, we launched our fifth annual Butterfly Blitz. This … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part One: Decomposers on Duty This is part one of a three-part series on beneficial insects — how … Continue reading
Say Hello to Spring Wildlife!
Species to Look For A sure sign of spring is the fresh smell in the air, new buds … Continue reading
Where Do Insects Go in Winter?
There Are Many Strategies for Surviving Winter The summer months are filled with the sights and sounds of … Continue reading
Bring on the Bugs
It’s Time to Celebrate Bugs When they’re stuck in your hair or floating in your drink, insects might … Continue reading
Life Underground
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting … Continue reading
How to Deter Wasps
Wasps can be aggressive if you disturb their nest. They can also be annoying when you’re trying to … Continue reading
Pollination through Insects
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it … Continue reading