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Imagine the creatures wintering in the forest

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The flash freeze caused fascinating ice formations on the forest floor in NOTL. (Owen Bjorgan)
Do you ever step outside of your house at this time of year, and think, how on earth are animals sleeping outside in that? Maybe I’m the only one who questions how the most extreme winter residents here fare against the winter, and how we are among … [Read more...] about Imagine the creatures wintering in the forest

What local forests can do for agriculture

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The Niagara Escarpment, coated in woods, watches over the fog and vineyards below. The forests of NOTL have the potential to provide many services to our agricultural economy.  (Owen Bjorgan)
According the the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority’s 2018 Watershed Report Card, the municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake has room for improvement … [Read more...] about What local forests can do for agriculture

How would amalgamation impact environmental protection?

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 A splendid view from the bottom of the Niagara Gorge, just a 20-minute drive from downtown NOTL. Areas of ecological importance may not actually get touched, but what new pressures would it face from a new political climate? (Owen Bjorgan)
With a final decision on municipal amalgamation still lingering, there has been plenty of talk about what … [Read more...] about How would amalgamation impact environmental protection?

Bioblitz at Ball’s Falls Saturday

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Outdoor enthusiasts have an opportunity to be “blitzed” by the diverse and unique natural species that populate the Balls Falls Conservation Area. This Saturday, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) have joined forces to host a BioBlitz.  David DeRocco, CWF senior manager of marketing events, explained that a … [Read more...] about Bioblitz at Ball’s Falls Saturday