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Painted Saw Blade Artistry

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

Artificial Intelligence

2025 Summer Arts Incubator Week One Update

AI, arts, climate entrepreneurship: MCAD-backed initiative builds community capacity, shaping future frameworks.

Photos and Short Stories

Starry Clusters in the Wetlands

Meet Starred Sedge (Carex species): a key wetland plant in Ontario. Its star-like clusters help stabilize soil & offer critical support for wildlife.

Photos and Short Stories

Cream-colored Vetchling

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

Winnipeg

Capturing the shot

Tony Eetak, a founding member of our program, frames a shot outside the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg

Arts & Creative Leadership

Plants, People, and the Arts

This year, as part of our ongoing photography, traditional storytelling, and arts-based learning activities, we’re documenting the life cycles of the plants we’re growing in…

Photos and Short Stories

The Wild Rose

The Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis), an iconic Ontario native, offers beauty, key ecological benefits, and traditional uses. Insights into its appearance & vitamin-rich hips.

Storytelling

Art and Living Memory

Artists have a unique power to keep vital memories alive by respectfully gathering community oral histories.

Photos and Short Stories

Yellow Wings and Happy Ecosystems

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

Recreation

Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve

The Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve is a pristine protected area in Northwestern Ontario, dedicated to preserving significant natural and cultural features.