Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, Discovery program project coordinator. What is ferocious like a lion, fast like a tiger, or hibernates like a bear? These three amazing insects! Antlions, tiger beetles, and Woolly Bear Caterpillars might not be the first things that pop into your mind when you think of a furry or ferocious … Continue reading Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Bog. Swamp. Fen. Marsh. Muck, mud and mire… It sounds terrible, doesn’t it? When movie directors want to make things hard for their characters, they sometimes pick a wetland to chuck them into – think Humphrey Bogart in the classic movie “African Queen,” where he struggles day after day to pull his boat through an … Continue reading Happy World Wetlands Day!
This winter, outdoor activities are a great option to keep you happy and healthy. It’s the perfect time to try something new – like snowshoeing! For any winter activity, planning ahead and a bit of research can go a long way to make sure your day is safe and fun! So what does a beginner … Continue reading A beginner’s guide to snowshoeing
Stars over Killarney is an annual festival celebrated at Killarney Provincial Park. The event’s 2023 theme — Colours in the Cosmos — was inspired by the parallels between the beauty and the colour in provincial parks and the beauty and colour of the skies above. And beautiful colour was found everywhere at this year’s event! The program took … Continue reading Stars over Killarney 2023 recap: a marriage of culture, beauty, and science
We are so happy to welcome visitors to Ontario Parks… …on the other hand, we are not so delighted to see what accompanies them. We know many of you have also noticed this and have expressed your concerns. We appreciate and encourage park-lovers who are committed to protecting our environment for the future.
Today’s post comes from Mitch Kellar, a Discovery Leader at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Being a staff member at Bon Echo has given me a lot of incredible experiences: seeing the Mazinaw Rock at sunset, camping on Joeperry Lake, and a very memorable Kishkebus canoe trip, to name a few. Above all, my experiences with … Continue reading The fastest animal in Bon Echo, Canada, and the world!
Today’s post comes from our Discovery Specialist Dave Sproule. We are lucky to live in a province where nature has blessed us with many lakes, a variety of landscapes, and an incredible diversity of wildlife. However, some of the plants and animals that call Ontario home are at risk. Our provincial parks and conservation reserves play … Continue reading Polar Bears and Prothonotary Warblers: species on the edge
Gardens are not something you typically think of when it comes to Ontario Parks, considering we preserve many of Ontario’s natural landscapes. But there’s one type of garden we’re happy to build in our parks: pollinator gardens! Last summer, two southeastern parks worked hard to build and establish new pollinator gardens. Why? Because planting native … Continue reading For the pollinators! Two pollinator gardens you can visit and learn about this year
Is there only one type of seasonal permit? Do seasonal permits guarantee entrance? Is there a way to test out a seasonal permit before buying? Read on for seven key facts about Ontario Parks’ seasonal permits:
Today’s story comes from Park Staff Besties: Zuzanna and Alysa, summer staff working at Killbear Provincial Park who spent their season visiting over 30 provincial parks! Are you interested in joining us for the 2024 summer season? Applications are now open! “You work and live in a provincial park? What do you do on your … Continue reading Off-hours road tripping with Zuzanna and Alysa
