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Women of Ontario Parks 2020
Happy International Women’s Day!
At Ontario Parks, we simply couldn’t do without our female team members. They work as biologists, instructors, wardens, superintendents, planners, managers and more.
Here’s the inside scoop on our staff:
Thank you, Aggie!
Ontario Parks is nothing without our amazing staff. There are so many hardworking people behind each and every visit to our beautiful provincial parks.
One of them is Agnese Bortolussi.
On International Women’s Day, we would like to say thank you to Agnese (Aggie) for her years of hard work!
March’s digital download
Chickadee-dee-dee!
No matter the season, this little bird is always there to sing you a tune.
This month’s FREE digital download was snapped at Rondeau Provincial Park.
Winter ticks and hairless moose
Each year, biologists in Algonquin Provincial Park hear this question from at least one park visitor: “Why did the moose I saw have bald patches?”
In a bad year, there will be many inquiries.
Planning your RV adventure at Ontario Parks
RVing is an integral part of the Ontario Parks camping experience, and there’s no better time to plan a province-wide tour than now!
We’re teaming up with The Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show and Sale for an RVing Q&A live on Facebook on February 28 at 7:30. Tune in to learn everything you need to know to plan your own RV adventure!
For now, let’s take a look at some of the basics of RVing at Ontario Parks.
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EDDMapS: report your invasive species sightings
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre.
Outdoor adventurers: we need your help. Invasive species are infiltrating our parks and protected areas, but if we don’t know where they are, it’s tough to stop their spread.
Become an Invasive Species Fighter by reporting any suspected sightings of invasive species!
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Invasive Species Fighters: keep our lakes great
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre.
Our Great Lakes are Great with a capital “G,” and we want to keep them that way.
Ontario Parks offer pristine outdoor experiences with nearly two dozen provincial parks situated on the Great Lakes.
Did you know that invasive carps are not established in the Great Lakes, but threaten almost all aspects of our cherished lakes? Learn more about these fishes and what you can do to keep them out.
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March Break 2020
During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce stress levels.
Keen to spend time in nature with your family this March Break? Here’s a list of fun happenings across the province:
Finding inspiration through nature
This blog post comes from Laura Myers, a Learning and Education Leader with the Ontario Parks Discovery Program.
Provincial parks are powerful places filled with inspiring elements. They have inspired artists for countless generations and continue to draw artists from near and far.