Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring begins with a fable of tomorrow
Rachel Carson wrote the Silent Spring. Books begins with a “fable of tomorrow”. A true story made up of examples from many real communities where the use of DDT has ...
Comfort Maple, one of the oldest sugar maple trees in Canada
This Maple remembers Columbus’ time with the first pioneers and trappers in Canada and is still alive. It is 24.5 metres (80 feet) tall with a crown circumference of 38 ...
World-known Niagara Escarpment is an old rocks but a young escarpment
Niagara Escarpment is composed of very old rocks and it is a relatively young landscape feature that is still evolving. The hard dolostone rocks capping the Escarpment are very resistant. ...
Hudson Bay, trappers, animal killing, trade, self-destruction of society
In Berry Lopez‘s Arctic Dreams, it is reported that from 1769 to 1868, the Hudson Bay Company sold 4 million beaver pelts, a million foxes and a million lynxes, and ...
Lawrence Newcomb. The unknown botanist and his famous, legendary Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide
In every region on the planet we can find popular botanical guides. For the northeastern part of North America, Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide is such a guide. Excellent is of course ...
Maple syrup. A short history of Canada’s national speciality
Maple syrup is produced only in the northeastern part of North America The species of maple primarily used to make maple syrup is the sugar maple Acer saccharum
What wildflowers are in Canadian provincial and territorial symbols?
The various Canadian provinces have native Canadian wildflowers in their emblems. The provincial floral symbols account for the flora of an area….
Good blazing is important for identifying the Bruce Trails
Good blazing is the key to trouble-free route finding on the trail. Nothing annoys a hiker more than to “run out of” blazes – unless it is to follow a ...
First in North America. The Barber Mill Dynamo in Georgetown
Did you know that the Barber Mill Dynamo, built in 1888, was the first electrical generating plant in North America? Its ruins are still standing and can be accessed via ...
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum. The history of one of Ontario’s oldest communities
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum. The history of one of Ontario’s oldest communities is proudly displayed at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives.