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Our Heritage of Orchids

“In spring the moccasin flowers reach for the crackling lick of the sun…” Mary Oliver For anyone with an interest in wildflowers, June is synonymous with orchids. At least a dozen species of this fascinating plant family bloom this month in the Kawarthas, and the spectacle is not to be Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago
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Showy Lady’s-slippers in bloom

I photographed this Showy Lady’s-slipper near Omemee on June 18.  Trudy Gibson   These Showy Lady’s-slippers are blooming (June 17) behind my house in Havelock, near the creek. Ulrike Kullik    

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago
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Exploring Petroglyph Provincial Park: a local treasure of natural beauty just north of Peterborough

With our daughter home for a few days last week, we decided to take advantage of the great weather to do some hiking. Sophie has always had a special fondness for the Canadian Shield, so Petroglyph Provincial Park was the perfect destination. We also wanted to reacquaint ourselves with the Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsJune 9, 2016 ago
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Our Heritage of Orchids

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By Drew Monkman, 18 yearsJune 14, 2005 ago
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