June is Recreation and Parks Month
Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering, creating, and caring for one another. From land-based…
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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.
Unveiling the Hidden World
We've all seen them: those strange, often unappealing growths protruding from the trunks of older trees. You might call them conks, brackets, or just plain…
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New Growth, Old Wisdom
New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of nature.
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The Pine Cone That Wasn’t
The Weird and Wonderful Willow Pine Cone Gall: An Artistic Discovery.
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Split, Stack, and Settle In
There’s something deeply satisfying about the thunk of a wood splitter cutting clean through a log.
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Northern Bog Violet: A Bloom in the Wetlands
The Northern Bog Violet (Viola nephrophylla or sometimes Viola adunca) is a delicate wildflower found across boreal and subalpine regions of North America, thriving especially…
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Northern White Violet
Tucked quietly among mosses and ferns, the Northern White Violet (Viola macloskeyi) is one of the forest's most understated treasures.
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The Nodding Trillium
Identifiable by its pale stamens and characteristic "nodding" posture, Trillium flexipes is a unique white trillium inhabiting the rich forest floors of Northwestern Ontario.
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Pollen Saddlebags and Bumblebee Gold
Something special happens in the early northern spring when the first dandelions burst open.
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One Week In: Raspberries Showing Signs of Success
See the exciting growth our raspberry crops have achieved in just one week as our food security program gets underway.
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