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Here's why Ontario's fall colours could be in trouble this year - Cottage Life
Fall enthusiasts may be disappointed with this season’s changing leaves. Drought conditions are likely to leave Ontario’s trees less than vibrant. “With A summer drought could lead to Ontario's leaves changing early and being dull in colour. Here's what an expert thinks.
This lake association successfully eradicated invasive Eurasian watermilfoil. Here’s how they did it - Cottage Life
As soon as the ice goes out this year, volunteers of the Farlain Lake Community Association will jump in their boats for what has become an annual hunt. The prey? An invasive green lake monster intent on territorial expansion. If all goes well, they won’t find a thing. Farlain Lake, in the Township of Tiny,
How to help a paddler who has overturned their canoe - Cottage Life
If you come upon an overturned canoe and its hapless paddler while out for your morning toodle, fear not. Simply perform a canoe-over-canoe rescue. 1] Position your canoe so the overturned craft meets the centre of your gunwale at a 90-degree angle. Calmly instruct the submerged paddler to push down on the far end of
Cottage Q&A: How can you tell the difference between sunrise and sunset in photos? - Cottage Life
Is there a way to tell the difference between sunrise and sunset photos without knowing what time the photo was taken? For example, I’ve heard that sunsets are more likely to appear red compared to sunrises—is that true? Well, it’s not false. We know this empirically thanks to the approximately one billion sunset and sunrise
Here's what to do in case of a bear attack at the cottage - Cottage Life
Chances of a bear encounter while hiking near the cottage are slim, and chances of a bear attack are even slimmer (you’re more likely to get murdered, or Here's what to do if a black bear, grizzly bear, or polar bear attacks you.
Here's what to do if you spot a swimmer in distress from your boat - Cottage Life
You’re out in your boat and come upon a swimmer in distress far from shore. What’s a hero to do? “Terrified people have superhuman strength and might pull Here's how to rescue a swimmer and what to do if someone's in trouble on the water at the cottage.
Canada has lost an amphibian species from wetland destruction and pollution - Cottage Life
A species of endangered tree frog that once lived in Ontario has been considered lost. In October of last year, the Committee on the Status of Endangered An environmental group is calling on the federal government to acknowledge the reasons why Canada has lost the Blanchard's cricket Frog.
This Muskoka nursery has partnered with WWF-Canada to help restore the area's natural landscape - Cottage Life
Last week, the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Canada announced that it would be partnering with Muskoka, Ont.’s nursery and landscaping business Hidden Hidden Habitat, a Muskoka nursery, has partnered with WWF-Canada to grow a native plant seed orchard. Here's what that means.
What the spring flood forecast looks like for Ontario's cottage country - Cottage Life
While snow melts and flowers bloom, spring conditions are also bringing rising water levels. Consistent flooding has become one of the most costly natural After surviving a snowy winter, here's what Ontario cottagers should expect in terms of spring flooding conditions.
A new study reveals that we've been wrong about what causes sunburns - Cottage Life
No better way to ruin a summer day than with a sunburn. Splotchy, red, irritated skin that makes you want to curl up in a dark room. While sunscreen and Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Nanyang Technological University reveal that damage to the RNA not DNA causes sunburns.