A Kawarthas' nature and climate resource
Stay abreast of local nature sightings, community events and climate change news and impacts; search thousands of previous sightings; read my 500+ Peterborough Examiner columns; learn about my three books; arrange a presentation or walk; and follow me on Twitter where I often post additional sightings and climate news
Sightings
The latest wildlife sightings and photographs submitted by local naturalists and nature lovers as well as sightings from eBird. Go to Contact to submit your own sightings
Columns
Since 2004, my regular nature column in the Peterborough Examiner has covered topics such as monthly nature happenings, species' profiles, climate change, environmental education, nature destinations, evolution, and much more
Climate Change in the Kawarthas
Read my columns dating back to 2007 on how the climate here in the Kawarthas and around the world is changing. In the navigation bar, click on "Climate Change in the Kawarthas" to see a Peterborough Temperature Archive showing monthly averages from 2010 to the present. You will also find a PowerPoint presentation on how climate change is affecting nature in the Kawarthas.
Presentations & Walks
I offer presentations on A Year in Nature in the Kawarthas, Climate Change in the Kawarthas, and Connecting Children to Nature. I am also available to lead a guided walk at local nature destinations or even on your own property
Books
My two “Nature’s Year” books detail key happenings in the natural world over the course of the four seasons. With co-author Jacob Rodenburg, I have also written “The Big Book of Nature Activities” - a seasonal guide to games, nature skills, and core concepts to take learning outside
Monthly Almanacs
Learn what's happening in nature in the Kawarthas each month of the year. From April's frog chorus to October's colours, these events represent the mileposts of our changing seasons.
Search
Search past sightings and columns. Simply enter the name of a species or topic in the Search bar at the top of the page. Popular searches include pollinators, bird song, monarchs, Point Pelee, almanac, and Costa Rica.
