From tsunami markers to mending socks January 25, 2012
What if you knew a natural disaster would strike long after you were dead? And you wanted to alert future generations?
You might be...
Some surprises in annual bird count January 19, 2012
A snowy owl, two cackling geese and a peregrine falcon were the stars of the Stratford Field Naturalists’ 2011 Christmas bird count.
The nine choices of happy people January 11, 2012
Ever notice that resolutions are called new year’s resolutions and not new day’s resolutions, new week’s resolutions, or even new...
Chocolate paves the way to sustainable happiness December 15, 2011
When I bite into a chunk of Ananda chocolate and the dark creamy bliss melts in my mouth, I’m getting a taste of sustainable happiness.
Energy minister defends green energy decisions December 8, 2011
Energy Minister Chris Bentley confirmed three elements of Ontario’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program that are up for assessment as part of a...
Two trees and a family of four December 1, 2011
“Do you mind if I cut down these trees?”
That was the question put to a friend of mine (he wants to remain anonymous, so I...
Structure to stop erosion along river November 24, 2011
Forget a traditional ribbon cutting – shovels and hammers were the tool of choice used last Friday to help launch what was...
It’s easy to be ticked off by trade-offs November 17, 2011
A cartoon by Rex May points out a huge trade-off in human existence: when we began walking upright, we lost the ability to wiggle our ears.
Unusual visitor at Avon River November 17, 2011
If you’ve spent any time down at the Avon River recently you may have come across a bird you’d think is a bit of an odd duck.
