Plants and Deer
White tail deer are common in the Highlands; we are living in their preferred habitat of mixed forest with open meadows. We all love to see these exquisite creatures until […]
Deterring Canada Geese
Did you know that the Canada goose is not native to the Haliburton region? Historically their nesting grounds were limited to the Arctic tundra, to the Western Prairies and to […]
Invasive Species
A species is considered invasive if it has been introduced into the environment where it is not native and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread, often to […]
Deer Me…
DEER PROOFING STRATEGIES Many gardeners have their own deer-proofing ideas ~ from the bar of soap hanging from a tree to the group of aluminum foil plates or cds waving in […]
Have you seen these “Lost” Ladybugs?
Two ‘Lost Lady Beetles’ – if you find one – WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT! These native Lady Beetles, once common in Ontario, are now endangered and Haliburton Highlands […]
Shoreline Restoration
The ribbon of land between the lake and cottage has undergone monumental changes since lake development began. Many cottage owners removed the natural vegetation at the shoreline in an attempt […]
Beware of Invasive Species
There is perhaps a tendency to mistakenly think of plants as being “rooted in place”. However, their ever increasing ability to travel through direct and indirect human assistance to new […]