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Tag: nature photography
June’s digital download
Summer’s here and it’s time to get outside!
Walk through the forest. Get lost* in the intoxicating smell of the earth and gaze up at the sun peeking through the green canopy.
Bliss.
*Not literally. Please do not literally get lost in nature.
This month’s FREE digital download comes from the stunning Rushing River Provincial Park.
Throughout 2023, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
May’s digital download
We’re not the only one “a-moose-d” by this lovely spring weather!
The rainy days of April have given way to May — it’s time to get out to your favourite park and start exploring!
(Don’t forget to treat wildlife with respect. Give them plenty of space and enjoy from a distance.)
Throughout 2023, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
November’s digital download
Don’t let shorter days stop you from getting outside!
Making a “nature appointment” means you can reap the physical and mental health benefits of the outdoors daily.
This month’s FREE digital download comes from Quetico Provincial Park.
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
September’s digital download
Smell the crisp scent of autumn as you take in the forest’s changing colours.
The beauty of fall is short, but so worth appreciating!
This month’s FREE digital download comes from Rushing River Provincial Park.
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
August’s digital download
Appreciate the rocky Canadian Shield and spot sparkling blue lakes.
Halfway Lake is a hiker’s paradise!
Decorate your devices with this month’s FREE digital download featuring Halfway Lake Provincial Park.
Go on, read this blog to take a closer look at this wonderful park!
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
July’s digital download
Watch velvety pink clouds strain out the last glimmers of daylight and feel all your fatigue fade away.
July is the perfect time to reconnect with the restorative benefits of nature.
This month’s FREE digital download comes from Woodland Caribou Provincial Park!
Join us on July 15 for Healthy Parks Healthy People Day to snap a special photo of your own. In the meantime, enjoy this stunning scenery on all of your devices.
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
The “Nature Snoopers”: a legacy in photos
Special thanks to Kandyd Szuba, a family friend of the Meissners, who helped donate the Meissner’s photo collection to Ontario Parks and contributed to this article.
Meet the “Nature Snoopers.”
To their friends, Erwin and Annie Meissner were the “Nature Snoopers.” Everywhere they went, they were “nature snooping” – down every back road and down every hiking trail, they would be on the lookout for new discoveries.
April’s digital download
When you see a wildflower, does it put a little “spring” in your step?
Take a walk through your favourite park and see what blooming beauties you can spot!
This month’s FREE digital download features the aptly-named Spring Beauties.
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
Behind the scenes: on-camera creatures at Neys
Today’s post comes from the Discovery Program staff at Neys Provincial Park and our Northwest Zone Office.
Parks are a popular spot for park visitors, but did you know they’re just as popular for animals like lynx, deer, and moose?
Continue reading Behind the scenes: on-camera creatures at Neys