Author - Laura Griffin

Photo by Brenda Griffin There are many myths and legends around wolves, the big bad wolf of fairytales, the werewolf of nightmares but none seem to be as...

I’m not sure if my parents would have been pleased or disappointed that for as long as I can remember there was only one item on my Christmas wish list. It was...

I feel negligent for writing articles about nature for this long without featuring the real “star” of the show, the player without which none of these other...

October is a time to appreciate all the fall colours both on the leaves of our trees and in the migrant birds who are passing through our neighbourhoods. One...

One of my favourite sightings in Autumn is that of the male ungulates with their delightfully polished antlers protruding from their heads. Whether deer, elk...

Few moths make someone stop in awe or pull out a camera as often as the sphinx moths of our province. These nocturnal moths can be drawn to lights where they...

Photo by Jackie Sills Happy Canada Day. There is one bird who sports their Canadian identity with pride more than any other: the Canada Goose. Now seen in...

Photo by Jackie Sills Happy Father’s day to all who celebrate their dads and grandfathers. If you are looking for an adventure to take with your “old man”, may...

Photo by Jackie Sills One of my favourite neighbours is not afraid to standout in a crowd; their plume of a tail bobs fluidly behind as they waddle across my...

Photos by James Griffin There is a special time of day when the horizon starts to brighten before the sunrise, when the cool night air is still felt on your...