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community FOCUS: Experience Nature Or Who Hauled Nature Away?

community FOCUS: Experience Nature Or Who Hauled Nature Away?

Feb 13, 2014
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"Town of Aurora is inviting you to experience nature - or not? Definitely our town is going through a major urban sprawl and I am confident Read More »
Christmas Eve Almost Frozen Night Rider Around Town of Aurora

Christmas Eve Almost Frozen Night Rider Around Town of Aurora

Dec 30, 2013
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I couldn't resists. What else can I do late at night when children are asleep. I took my cameras and went for a drive around Aurora around ten o'clock. Read More »
First Major Snowstorm Is Here in Aurora, Dressing Up For The Art

First Major Snowstorm Is Here in Aurora, Dressing Up For The Art

Feb 8, 2013
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It was a long wait for the snow and we finally got it, and it is in February. May be we should call it first Sesquicentennial snow storm. Read More »
What Is That On The Back Of The Town of Aurora Truck, No Not The Grinch?

What Is That On The Back Of The Town of Aurora Truck, No Not The Grinch?

Dec 14, 2012
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While writing his letter to Sanata, Matthew noticed a white truck outside our window. It was the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Town of Aurora truck. Read More »
Garden Marker Ideas For Next Year, Another Project from Windfall Ecology Centre

Garden Marker Ideas For Next Year, Another Project from Windfall Ecology Centre

I almost forgot to share just another meaningful project by the Windfall Ecology Centre. Last month on October 1st we ventured out to the Sheppard's Bush Read More »
Aurora Sun Rise, Sunglasses Needed

Aurora Sun Rise, Sunglasses Needed

Oct 4, 2012
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You can actually damage your eyes if you look directly at the sun. When there are no clouds we rarely look at the sun because it is so bright. Read More »
McKenzie Marsh Aurora Ontario Great Blue Herons Moved In, Cormorants Moved Out?

McKenzie Marsh Aurora Ontario Great Blue Herons Moved In, Cormorants Moved Out?

For some time now I have stopped walking to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk on the St. John's sideroad. Read More »
No Motorized Vehicles On The Boardwalk, By Default

No Motorized Vehicles On The Boardwalk, By Default

I usually do not complain but if I get a small evidence on camera - why not? What does it take to follow the rules? They are not trivial at all. Read More »
Coyote Sighting, Hamilton Park Near Playground On Pinnacle Trail

Coyote Sighting, Hamilton Park Near Playground On Pinnacle Trail

It was kind of ironic that just yesterday for some reason I was thinking about the coyotes. It warmed up and we decided to go for a long walk. Read More »
Sunday Break, Dandelions Are Masters Of Survival, Not Kidding

Sunday Break, Dandelions Are Masters Of Survival, Not Kidding

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always Read More »
Nature’s Snugly, Ugly & The Ant That Sucked Life Out Of Him

Nature’s Snugly, Ugly & The Ant That Sucked Life Out Of Him

The Nokiidaa Trail link boardwalk section of the St. John's sideroad is now fully adapted - one visit is not enough to discover this short and popular Read More »
Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day Event Great Event, Short On Innovation

Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day Event Great Event, Short On Innovation

It all started with the reminding announcement I heard on the radio yesterday while driving home. The announcer sounded rather sarcastic than Read More »
Earth Hour, Lead By Example

Earth Hour, Lead By Example

I think the Earth Hour is great initiative that promotes simple no brain-er task to save energy and I cannot believe that it is here again, time really flies. I seem to enjoy this electricity free hour, Read More »
Christmas Tree Collection, Oh What A Shame, Short Life Of The Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Collection, Oh What A Shame, Short Life Of The Christmas Tree

Christmas tree collection notices are out in town. On the town's site the message is to remove all decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic tree bags. Read More »