Environment

Four projects showcase Fleming as leader in environmental, natural sciences

School’s not yet out at Fleming College’s Frost Campus where the summer semester is just now winding down for some… Continue reading “Four projects showcase Fleming as leader in environmental, natural sciences”

The aliens are here: Invasive Dog-Strangling Vine threatens Lindsay’s ecosystem

After a quick summer stroll through downtown Lindsay, one can see that this little town of ours is full of… Continue reading “The aliens are here: Invasive Dog-Strangling Vine threatens Lindsay’s ecosystem”

City’s only horticulturist works hard to beautify 46 public spaces

It’s 9 a.m. at Victoria Park. Another hot, cloudless summer morning, so a picnic table in the shade of an oak… Continue reading “City’s only horticulturist works hard to beautify 46 public spaces”

Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation

Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation

One day, perhaps, this will be a well-known story. It will be a story of how a Kawartha Lakes entrepreneur,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation”

McLaren Marsh viewing platform open again at Ken Reid

After more than five years, the McLaren Marsh viewing platform at Ken Reid Conservation Area has been re-imagined and redeveloped… Continue reading “McLaren Marsh viewing platform open again at Ken Reid”

Lindsay’s lilac gardens coming back in 2019

The lilac gardens just off of Logie Street in Lindsay are little more than stumps right now, and local residents… Continue reading “Lindsay’s lilac gardens coming back in 2019”

Reflections on the economy-ecology paradox

Reflections on the economy-ecology paradox

In the 1960s, the inescapable logic of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock left an indelible mark on some TV viewers, including… Continue reading “Reflections on the economy-ecology paradox”