Grant Mackay Nature Sounds

POINT PETRE – A Birder’s Paradise ( review by Terry Sprague) Recorded right at Prince Edward County’s Point Petre, this latest Earthhaven CD from Oasis Productions is sure to please. It was while I was having dinner with our neighbours awhile back when I…

Picton Farm Supply – Birds, Home & Garden

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated August 28, 2024 *   Picton Farm Supply – where good prices, selection and customer service have always been our motto  Please scroll down to see some specials and featured items! THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ITEM You can also…

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated August 28, 2024 *    Picton Farm Supply – where good prices, excellent selection and customer service have always been our motto   Please scroll down to see some specials and featured items! THIS WEEK’S FEATURE We have a…

What Birds Can We Expect To See in September

Early September will see high numbers of shorebirds in suitable areas where fine shorebirding beaches such as nearby Presqu’ile Provincial Park and Amherst Island may produce upwards of 20 species of these long-distance fliers in a single day. Some of the species like both…

Trees-Giving Sale

This Thanksgiving, give thanks to the earth by planting a tree! We’re excited to announce Quinte Conservation’s 2024 Trees-giving Sale, where you can order a variety of native trees and shrubs to help restore our beautiful environment.   Our selection includes: Coniferous Trees: Eastern…

Annual Environmental Symposium

Pre-registration is required. Registration is now open, and closes on September 14th at 12:00 pm.   Admission for the General Public is $30/per person (N.B.: If you are a WLCA Member $25/per person).  This price includes Lunch and Refreshments (provided by the new owners of the Resort and…

Watch For Dangers When Out Foraging

When I used to work for a conservation authority in Picton, one of my jobs in early spring was to visit all the local schools and warn the kids of the dangers of playing too closely to fast flowing water and flooded areas. One…