by Wendy Snyder | Jun 2, 2017 | News, Salmon, Stoney Creek, Storm drain marking
Moscrop Secondary school students gathered last week on the streets that border Guichon Creek to raise awareness in the local school neighbourhood about problems with storm drain run-offs and the health of the fish population.
by Wendy Snyder | Apr 30, 2017 | Birdwatching
Two little squirrels, one grey and one black, peered cautiously around the tree trunk at the gloves, shovels and potted plants scattered about. What is going on? Why are these humans in our part of the Stoney Creek Forest? Gathering up all the courage she had, female...
by Randy | Aug 2, 2016 | Birdwatching
Ducks – they are all the same aren’t they? No, not really – just take a look at their feet … seriously. Diving ducks, such as canvasbacks or ring-necks, have large feet that they use to propel themselves under water in search of food. They can actually...
by Randy | Jan 2, 2016 | Birdwatching, Stoney Creek
Unlike birds, plants don’t move, they stay still for you to identify them. So having said that, take a look at the picture above and read through the clues to see if you can guess what it is …. This deciduous native bush grows in dry to moist soil. You can...
by Randy | Nov 27, 2015 | Birdwatching
The Joys of Fall Birding! Spawning salmon Kicking leaves, Dressing silly – Hallowe’en! Feeding frenzy – birds and mammals, Amazing colours – orange and yellows! To get on a contact list for bird walks email: birds@scec.ca Bird Tip Remember to leave your fall garden...
