#photooftheweek Ruth Mary Jane Plant, highest bidder, bought Counted Blessings, donated by renowned artist Sue A. Miller to help fundraise for our fight to stop the Sideroad 26/27 upgrade and keep County Road 91. Thank you to everyone who bid on our auction for this piece from Sue A. Miller. It’s the last day to bid on this beautiful painting by Sue A. Miller! Local artist, Sue A. Miller, displays her passion for nature through her paintings. "Nature’s enduring appeal is what propels my creative drive as well as my commitment to responsible stewardship. Through a visual language that aims to reflect the universal through the personal, my work thus aims to compel our connection to nature, to which we owe a great debt--given not only our devastating impact on it but also, of course, our reliance on it." #photooftheweek Counted Blessings by Sue A. Miller can be viewed in person at Collingwood Foundry - 64 Hurontario Street. *Auction closed. Winner will be messaged* #photooftheweek Two Bald Eagles Nesting #photooftheweek Beautiful Winter White #photooftheweek Winter at Blue Mountain #photooftheweek See you tonight! There's still time to register for our FREE Online Info Session happening tomorrow at 7pm! #photooftheweek Walker Aggregates has an agreement to purchase the western portion portion of former County Road 91 abutting their properties. They propose to replace it by upgrading seasonal Sideroad 26/27. #photooftheweek: American Goldfinch There is ONE day left to sign up for our free Webinar - what development in Collingwood/Blue Mountains means to you! We can ALL have a hand in planning our communities. @gbayforever is looking for Collingwood volunteers to install filters on their washing machines and report on what they collect. Go to georgianbayforever.org to learn more about this microplastics study 🌊 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS We are excited to announce a free webinar on December 1st, 2020 regarding development in the Collingwood/Blue Mountains area. #photooftheweek: Salmon Run at Silver Creek We need your help. Help us protect and preserve our wild natural places. Collingwood and Blue Mountains is under increasing environmental pressure and YOU can make the difference. #photooftheweek - Fall Oak Leaves Remembering Don Kerr ❤️ #Photooftheweek What have you done for us lately? #photooftheweek
The 890 km Bruce Trail is one of Ontario's true treasures. This beautiful photograph was taken near the Bruce Trail off Country Road 10 north of Country Road 124 in the Collingwood area this February. The trail's unique culverts and caves are just a few of the Bruce Trail's exciting features which snowshoers and hikers are able to enjoy each winter.
Thanks, Ruth!
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A winner has been finalized, thank you to Ruth Plant for the winning bid of $1,950!
The full amount will go directly to our fight to SAVE Escarpment wetlands and KEEP County Road 91 by allowing us to hire experts and consultants.
The current highest bid is $1900 from @sandralackie, thank you!
See our previous post for more info and to bid 🌊 All proceeds will go towards our fight to SAVE Escarpment wetlands and KEEP County Road 91.
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The ever-popular 34 kilometre Georgian Trail runs between Collingwood and Meaford, passing through Thornbury and many other beautiful landmarks. It crosses 5 rivers and creeks including Ash Creek, Silver Creek, Indian Brook, the Beaver River and Workman Creek. A favourite trail for walkers, joggers, cyclists, cross-country skiers and snowshoers, it truly is a trail for all seasons. This wintery photo was recently taken on the Georgian Trail near Thornbury.
Sue has generously donated this beautiful piece for our auction, see our last post to bid!
Proceeds will go directly to our fight against the Sideroad 26/27 upgrade.
Help us SAVE Escarpment Wetlands and KEEP County Road 91.
People care about preserving the natural integrity of our Escarpment, that is clear. Together we have raised approximately $18,000 in donations to help in our battle to SAVE Escarpment wetlands and help KEEP County Road 91. This puts us past the halfway mark to our goal of $30,000. Thank you for contributing!
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Sighting a bald eagle soaring in the sky is always majestic. However, it can be even more exciting to spot a pair in their enormous nest. These beautiful eagles were spotted in their nest in the Silver Creek Wetlands last Spring. In recent years, bald eagles were near extinction due to human activity and lack of suitable habitat, yet another reason why preserving our wetlands is so critical.
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This beautiful photograph was taken at the top of the Niagara escarpment near the Scenic Caves. It highlights the many shades of white, blue and green found in our snowy winter landscapes.
Photo Credit: Barbara Reid
Like many of you, I am missing our traditional Collingwood-area winter activities including downhill skiing and snowboarding. This week's Nature Photo was taken last winter and features an early snowfall at one of my favourite skiing destinations- Blue Mountain's South Base Lodge.
Looking forward to a big snowfall and more fun winter activities!
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Bridges
Ever wonder why Collingwood and Blue Mountain's wetlands are so important? One of the many reasons is they are home to some of our most important and beautiful birds, animals, mammals and other creatures. The majestic Bald Eagle is always a thrill to see whether soaring in the sky or perched in a tree. This stunning Bald Eagle was sighted in the Clearview wetlands.
Photo Credit: George Powell
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Walker Aggregates has an agreement to purchase the western portion of former County Road 91 (CR91) abutting their properties. They propose to replace this 100-year-old inter-county road by upgrading seasonal Sideroad 26/27.
Neither the purchase nor the replacement should happen. We’re here to see that they won’t. The Watershed Trust has been fighting this fight since 2015—now we ...
"Just as it was this morning, this beautiful Snowy Owl can sometimes be spotted on a cold, sunny day in these parts where it spends the winter before heading north again in the spring to its breeding grounds in Northern Canada. This photo was taken near Stayner. As you can see Snowy Owls like to perch on the top of hydro / telephone poles where they scan the countryside for their typical meal of 7-12 mice a day. Their eyesight is so acute they can even spot creatures ...
Neither action should happen. We’re here to see that they won’t. The Watershed Trust has been fighting this fight since 2015—now we need your help.
Link in bio to register for our FREE online info session.
One of the prettiest birds found in our backyards in the Collingwood and Blue Mountains areas are American Goldfinches. In the winter, American Goldfinches' bright yellow plumage becomes slighter duller but they may still be identified by their conical bills and wing bands.
Photo Credit: Pauleen Home
Your Nature Photo of the Week, compliments of the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust (BMWT) Please send your nature photos to ...
We are hosting a free online webinar on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020.
Working during the day and can’t make it? That’s OK! We have two time slots available for you to join us on December 1st: 1:30 pm EST & another at 7:30 pm EST.
Spots are filling up fast...
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Join us in a discussion around what development in Collingwood/Blue Mountains means to you!
We are hosting a free online webinar on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020.
Working during the day and can’t make it? That’s OK! We have two time slots available for you to join us on December 1st: 1:30 pm EST & another at 7:30 pm EST.
Click the link in our bio for more information & to register!
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
7:00 pm Zoom meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81851967657
Meeting ID: 818 5196 7657
Call instead: +1 647 374 4685
Catch up on all that we have done in the past year to preserve & protect our natural surroundings.
-Discover how planning works: from provincial to municipal
-Find out what’s in store for the next 20 years
-Take part in a live Q&A with our speakers
-Understand what constitutes ecologically acceptable local development
-Find out what you can do!
We can all have a hand in planning our communities. Find out how it works, ask ...
The Silver Creek Wetlands are one of the largest and most important wetlands in Ontario. One of the most exciting sites in the Fall is the thrashing of the Chinook Salmon in the Creek which can can be seen from the pedestrian bridge on the Georgian Trail.
However, Silver Creek Wetlands are now under a very significant threat from Huntingwood Trails, a large subdivision development proposed for this area.
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Renew your $30 member or become a member today and make the difference. 🤝🌍
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Is Fall your favourite season in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains areas? It certainly is mine! The changing colour of Oak leaves in Collingwood is one of the first signs of Fall. Were you out this week enjoying Fall's beautiful and changing colours? Please send us pictures of your favourite hikes and ...
Don was a real gentleman. He was an active person and active member of the foundation. He was dedicated to our community and really concerned about the effect of climate change on our environment and biodiversity.
He will be greatly missed by his community and fellow members of the Watershed Trust.
One of my favorite sights and sounds in the Collingwood/Blue Mountains area is the distinctive 'quack quack' of Mallard Ducks. With their beautiful and distinctive markings, Mallards are a welcome sight on the shores of Georgian Bay and its surrounding wetlands.
Photo Credit: Katie Lintern
You can help us protect and preserve our incredible natural heritage. You can make a difference just by becoming a member.
Renewing your $30 membership can help make a difference in our work to protect wildlife, habitats, and give back to nature. 🐢🌎
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Georgian Bay Waves Crashing
With Georgian Bay at record high water levels, waves crashing on our shorelines have become a common and very powerful sight. This beautiful photo was taken in Sunset Park earlier in September.
PC: Jeffrey Brydges
