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.

Tiny Beaks, Big Appetites These two little robin chicks are doing their best "feed me!" impression, and honestly, it's the cutest thing ever. So much life and anticipation in those tiny, open beaks! It's a privilege to witness these precious moments in nature.

These two little robin chicks are doing their best "feed me!" impression, and honestly, it's the cutest thing ever. So much life and anticipation in those tiny, open beaks! It's a privilege to witness these precious moments in nature.

Tiny Beaks, Big Appetites

Terri Bell June 7, 2025

See an adorable photo of baby robins with wide-open beaks, waiting for food. A heartwarming peek into...

Painted Saw Blade Artistry The jagged edges of a saw blade frame a tranquil landscape of mountains, forests, and rivers in this unique artwork by Tanya McArthur from Dryden.

The jagged edges of a saw blade frame a tranquil landscape of mountains, forests, and rivers in this unique artwork by Tanya McArthur from Dryden.

Painted Saw Blade Artistry

Jamie Bell June 7, 2025

See how Dryden artist Tanya McArthur reimagines discarded saw blades as captivating canvases for her serene paintings...

Starry Clusters in the Wetlands Tiny stars of the wetland: a close-up of the distinctive seed clusters of a Starred Sedge (Carex species).

Starry Clusters in the Wetlands

The Arts Incubator June 6, 2025

Meet Starred Sedge (Carex species): a key wetland plant in Ontario. Its star-like clusters help stabilize soil...

Cream-colored Vetchling A closer look at the Cream-colored Vetchling: more than just a pretty face! This plant's hidden talents include enriching the soil and supporting pollinators.

Cream-colored Vetchling

The Arts Incubator June 6, 2025

Learn about the Cream-colored Vetchling (Lathyrus ochroleucus), a vital native wildflower of Ontario. Discover its appearance, traditional...

The Wild Rose Untamed beauty: a Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis) bloom, a testament to the resilience of the northern wilderness.

The Wild Rose

The Arts Incubator June 5, 2025

The Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis), an iconic Ontario native, offers beauty, key ecological benefits, and traditional uses....

Yellow Wings and Happy Ecosystems The Canadian Tiger Swallowtail is more than just a beautiful butterfly; it's a vital part of the healthy ecosystems we champion.

The Canadian Tiger Swallowtail is more than just a beautiful butterfly; it's a vital part of the healthy ecosystems we champion.

Yellow Wings and Happy Ecosystems

Jamie Bell June 5, 2025

The striking presence of the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail underscores our commitment to ecological health.

June is Recreation and Parks Month The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

June is Recreation and Parks Month

The Arts Incubator June 4, 2025

Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering,...

Unveiling the Hidden World A typical bracket fungus (polypore) growing on the side of a tree. Note the tough, shelf-like appearance.

Unveiling the Hidden World

Jamie Bell June 1, 2025

We've all seen them: those strange, often unappealing growths protruding from the trunks of older trees. You...

New Growth, Old Wisdom New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of nature. In a time of climate change, these soft green tips speak to our responsibility to harvest wisely, replant with care, and root our work in reciprocity.

New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of nature. In a time of climate change, these soft green tips speak to our responsibility to harvest wisely, replant with care, and root our work in reciprocity.

New Growth, Old Wisdom

The Arts Incubator May 31, 2025

New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of...

The Pine Cone That Wasn’t What looks like a tiny pine cone on a willow branch is actually a fascinating natural phenomenon: a willow pine cone gall, formed by a tiny insect! Nature truly has endless surprises.