Late Summer Buzz
A look at the tricolored bumblebee foraging on Canada thistle during August in Melgund Township, Ontario.
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Photos and Short Stories
Through photos and personal narratives, we aim to capture everything from community events and local traditions to the quiet, everyday experiences that make our corner of Northwestern Ontario special. It’s a place to celebrate our shared heritage, connect with neighbors, and ensure the spirit of Dyment and Borups Corners continues to thrive for generations to come.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Famous for its fiery yellow petals, the Black-Eyed Susan delivers essential nectar when other summer flowers fade.
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Yellow Hawkweed: Northwestern Ontario’s Resilient Summer Bloomer
Discover the hidden beauty of Yellow Hawkweed in Melgund Township with our summer arts incubator project.
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Small But Mighty: The Practical Beauty of Field Pussytoes
Field Pussytoes might look like tiny kitten paws, but this Ontario wildflower is a tough survivor.
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Melgund Canada Day Arts and Crafts Market: Francine Higgins
Melgund Township Canada Day Market Showcases Dryden Textile Artist Francine Higgins.
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Painted Paddle, Northern Spirit
From painted paddles and nature-inspired creations to a diverse collection of mixed-media artwork, visitors can explore an impressive display of local talent in the heart…
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The Buglers of the Boreal
With three-meter wingspans and unmistakable brassy calls, Trumpeter Swans are rewriting Ontario's conservation history.
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Master of disguise spotted in Melgund Township
Despite its name, Ontario's Gray Treefrog flashes brilliant green hues and sticky-toed acrobatics during spring breeding season
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How Often to Water Strawberries?
A lot of people have been asking: How often to water strawberries?
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Golden Tassels: Pennsylvania Sedge
Learn how Ontario's wild Pennsylvania sedge uses wind pollination and creeping roots to anchor dry woodland ecosystems.
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