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706, 2021

Silver for the Silver Creek

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#POTW: BMWT President Recognized by Bruce Trail 🌲
Photo Credit: Duncan Bristow

Norm Wingrove, long-time member and Acting President of the BMWT, Environmental & Nature Activist and former Director of Finance for the NVCA was recently recognized for his life-long support of the Bruce Trail Conservancy with a plaque named in his honour. Located just south of the Dufferin Hi-Lands section of the Bruce Trail in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, the plaque is located on a ...

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#POTW: BMWT President Recognized by Bruce Trail 🌲 Photo Credit: Duncan Bristow Norm Wingrove, long-time member and Acting President of the BMWT, Environmental & Nature Activist and former Director of Finance for the NVCA was recently recognized for his life-long support of the Bruce Trail Conservancy with a plaque named in his honour. Located just south of the Dufferin Hi-Lands section of the Bruce Trail in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, the plaque is located on a beautiful bridge crossing the Black Bank Creek, a tributary of the Pine River. The Pine joins into the Nottawasaga at Angus. The Bruce Trail Conservancy has worked tirelessly to preserve much of the natural beauty of the Escarpment and surrounding lands. This picture of Norm's plaque is taken against one of the many beautiful waterfalls found on the trail Our thanks for your incredible work on behalf of all of us and congratulations Norm!

#POTW: BMWT President Recognized by Bruce Trail 🌲
Photo Credit: Duncan Bristow

Norm Wingrove, long-time member and Acting President of the BMWT, Environmental & Nature Activist and former Director of Finance for the NVCA was recently recognized for his life-long support of the Bruce Trail Conservancy with a plaque named in his honour. Located just south of the Dufferin Hi-Lands section of the Bruce Trail in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, the plaque is located on a ...

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#POTW: BMWT President Recognized by Bruce Trail 🌲 Photo Credit: Duncan Bristow Norm Wingrove, long-time member and Acting President of the BMWT, Environmental & Nature Activist and former Director of Finance for the NVCA was recently recognized for his life-long support of the Bruce Trail Conservancy with a plaque named in his honour. Located just south of the Dufferin Hi-Lands section of the Bruce Trail in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, the plaque is located on a beautiful bridge crossing the Black Bank Creek, a tributary of the Pine River. The Pine joins into the Nottawasaga at Angus. The Bruce Trail Conservancy has worked tirelessly to preserve much of the natural beauty of the Escarpment and surrounding lands. This picture of Norm's plaque is taken against one of the many beautiful waterfalls found on the trail Our thanks for your incredible work on behalf of all of us and congratulations Norm!

#POTW: Red-winged Blackbird In Flight

The stunning male Red-winged Blackbird is hard to mistake with their even glossy black with scarlet-and-yellow shoulder badges. One of the most abundant birds across North America, they are a familiar and beautiful sight atop cattails in our wetlands or branches in our forests.

This spectacular photograph of a Red-wing Blackbird in full flight was taken in April in the wetlands of the Collingwood harbour.

Photo Credit: Duncan ...

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#POTW: Red-winged Blackbird In Flight The stunning male Red-winged Blackbird is hard to mistake with their even glossy black with scarlet-and-yellow shoulder badges. One of the most abundant birds across North America, they are a familiar and beautiful sight atop cattails in our wetlands or branches in our forests. This spectacular photograph of a Red-wing Blackbird in full flight was taken in April in the wetlands of the Collingwood harbour. Photo Credit: Duncan Bristow

Mayflowers-A Sign of Spring!

The beautiful Mayflower is a sure sign that Spring is here! They are most commonly found in rocky pastures, barren lands and grassy areas where the soil is acidic and well-drained.

This beautiful photo was taken on the popular Kolopore Uplands hiking trail near Collingwood.

Photo Credit and Commentary: Duncan Bristow

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Mayflowers-A Sign of Spring! The beautiful Mayflower is a sure sign that Spring is here! They are most commonly found in rocky pastures, barren lands and grassy areas where the soil is acidic and well-drained. This beautiful photo was taken on the popular Kolopore Uplands hiking trail near Collingwood. Photo Credit and Commentary: Duncan Bristow

#POTW: Mother's Day is Every Day!
PC: Morag McKenzie

Even while warming her eggs, this Mother Swan is working tirelessly to build her nest and new home for her coming cygnets.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the beautiful Georgian Bay area and around the world as together we celebrate the endless love and care that mothers give to their children and families.

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#POTW: Mother's Day is Every Day! PC: Morag McKenzie Even while warming her eggs, this Mother Swan is working tirelessly to build her nest and new home for her coming cygnets. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the beautiful Georgian Bay area and around the world as together we celebrate the endless love and care that mothers give to their children and families.

#POTW: Muskrat in Collingwood Harbour ☀️
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Brydges

Collingwood and the Blue Mountains wetlands are teaming with plant and wildlife activity. This muskrat was found meandering through the wetlands in Collingwood's harbour in the Spring 2021. Muskrats make a valuable contribution to wetlands and aquatic communities. By harvesting plants for food and den sites, they create open water for ducks, geese, shorebirds and other wildlife. In addition, a variety...

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#POTW: Muskrat in Collingwood Harbour ☀️ Photo Credit: Jeffrey Brydges Collingwood and the Blue Mountains wetlands are teaming with plant and wildlife activity. This muskrat was found meandering through the wetlands in Collingwood's harbour in the Spring 2021. Muskrats make a valuable contribution to wetlands and aquatic communities. By harvesting plants for food and den sites, they create open water for ducks, geese, shorebirds and other wildlife. In addition, a variety of animals and birds use muskrat lodges and platforms to rest and nest. #savethewetlands
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