Although not officially on the calendar, it certainly feels like summer begins its graceful walkout once school comes around. Having said that, even as an employee for the school board, I barely feel like school is coming back around this time. It’s been the oddest of odd summers! In equal parts odd, it has also been hot. I am curious as to what kind of seasonable statistics … [Read more...] about A summer to remember, for so many reasons
COVID and climate change: some similarities and differences
The most obvious and profound phenomenon climate and COVID share is how universal they are. Everyone and every creature on the face of the globe is along for the ride. Like humans, some species of animals who live in a bubble may not grasp the enormity of climate change or COVID, because neither are at their back door. Both climate change and COVID are vectors of time. Both … [Read more...] about COVID and climate change: some similarities and differences
Brotherly bonding the best deep in the forest
In a valley behind a valley, somewhere in a wilder stretch of Niagara’s woods, I sleep. I’m in a hammock strung up between two trees, and I’m not alone. My brother is with me, on his birthday, four feet off the ground and also slung between the black walnut pillars. How did we get here? The adventure was truly about the sleepover aspect, but it was also the two hour … [Read more...] about Brotherly bonding the best deep in the forest
Exploring great outdoors is healthy activity for kids
With summer camps and many sports unavailable at the moment, I’m always intrigued as an educator, and as a person, as to how the youth are responding to these unprecedented times. I feel like many of us are being reminded of how critical these summer services really are. Like many native wildlife species, Canadians thrive in the summer months. Sports, gatherings, … [Read more...] about Exploring great outdoors is healthy activity for kids
Provincial parks offer COVID camping tips
With a timeless and ticking sense of adventure, I felt recently it was time to get up north again. Combing over the rocky edges of Georgian Bay, one can find plenty of stunning provincial parks. With nearly all of Ontario’s parks emerged from COVID hibernation, people are back out and exploring, but with some odd modifications. These changes range from a lack of washrooms, … [Read more...] about Provincial parks offer COVID camping tips