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Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Sep 8, 2011
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During our short trip to the Nokiidaa Trail Link today I spotted furry looking acorn, something I never seen before. At first I thought may be the oak tree was sick. Read More »
Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Sep 8, 2011
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My favorite artist is nature. My favorite art is nature's abstract. In this time of the year, ending summer, you can find all kinds of moss, fungi and mushrooms growing on the tree trunks. Read More »
Brave Runner On The Boardwalk, Do I See Naked?

Brave Runner On The Boardwalk, Do I See Naked?

Sep 6, 2011
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No he was not running naked, but definitely he had bare feet while running. Read More »
Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

'Fast, fast the flying Great Blue Heron! Over there, look over there!' - she directed me. 'Here do you see Green Heron? Come here. Can you see him?' - she pointed out. Read More »
Do We Have A Name? Nokiidaa Trail Link New Boardwalk

Do We Have A Name? Nokiidaa Trail Link New Boardwalk

Aug 10, 2011
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Weather this past week was totally unpredictable. According to the forecast, today, tomorrow, rest of the week - no rain, just overcast. Yesterday was right on. Today, the weatherman did not get it right, and as of result we got soaked. Read More »
Nokiidaa Trail Link, How Do You Know That You Are At The Newmarket Trail?

Nokiidaa Trail Link, How Do You Know That You Are At The Newmarket Trail?

Jul 8, 2011
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As far as I can notice, people are really enjoying the new Nokiidaa Trail Link in Aurora accessible from St. John's sideroad. The wildlife is sprouting and so does the population of us Aurorans and Newmarket-oans. Every age group so far. Read More »
Town of Aurora Section Of The Nokiidaa Trail Link Is Now Completed, A Strange Encounter

Town of Aurora Section Of The Nokiidaa Trail Link Is Now Completed, A Strange Encounter

Jun 30, 2011
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The fence is down and access is finally granted after many months of a hard work. Without any notice, last weekend the boardwalk trail link was opened to public. Read More »
Little Things Can Add Up, Trees, Grass

Little Things Can Add Up, Trees, Grass

May 28, 2011
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Only the big dollar spent gets attention. This is when we tend to complain the most. I complain when I see small dollars spent over and over again. Jobs are not done right the first time around anymore. Read More »
Road Kill? Not This Time Turtle

Road Kill? Not This Time Turtle

May 28, 2011
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Last Friday we walked to the McKenzie Marsh. It was late in the afternoon, but still sunny and bright. When we got closer to the boardwalk we spotted a turtle heading for the road. Read More »
Look Who Is Back At The McKenzie Marsh, The Osprey

Look Who Is Back At The McKenzie Marsh, The Osprey

May 6, 2011
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Last week one foggy night we were driving on the St. John's sideroad. I peeked on my right and I noticed a big bird sitting on the very famous Cormorant tree Read More »
Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

Apr 18, 2011
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For those who do not have chance to follow progress of the Nokiidaa Trail Link through the marsh I though I post few images. This is also a follow up from previous post about the work in progress, Read More »
Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Apr 13, 2011
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I consider Canada Geese to be very lucky not to be the 'road kill' on the St. John sideroad. They move freely from one side of the street to the other, and cars honk their horns and actually stop for them to pass. Read More »
McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

Apr 8, 2011
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It was two hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. The spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds of animals and birds. In this single trip I noted arrival of the Great Blue Heron. Read More »
THE AURORAN Newspaper Youngest Reader

THE AURORAN Newspaper Youngest Reader

Apr 7, 2011
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The inspiration to write this post today came from reading Christopher Watt's latest post, Weekly Inspiration : the little engine that could. My post has nothing to do with little engines, but is relates to how wonderful the little minds are. Sitting side by side, Read More »