This category is about why nature is important in our lives and for our mental health,and in particular, why children should spend more time in natural environments and less time in front of screens.
It will also be about some things I find interesting in nature, such as this article on how to grow Kentucky coffeetrees from seed.
Why did I wait until I was 68 years old before hiking in the Italian Dolomites? It is exactly the sort of place I love to hike! A paradise of stunning vistas. Long-distance trails that are clearly marked but not … Continue reading →
This is a list of plants (including trees, shrubs and grasses) that grow wild in Toronto, according to the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA). People who live in the GTA should plant native species listed as L1 (rare) to L5 … Continue reading →
A Guide In May and June of 2025 I completed the whole of the Peninsula Section of the Bruce Trail, from Wiarton to Tobermory. This is the hardest and most remote section of the Bruce Trail, so I thought it … Continue reading →
One day, at the end of July 2025, I noticed a Monarch butterfly flitting around the native plants that Toronto Nature Stewards have planted at TNS Leaside Park. Eventually, it settled on an Evening Primrose plant. I managed to take … Continue reading →
Many of the people I know spend hours and days of their lives trying to remove invasive plant species from the natural environment. As we cut, dig, burn or spray plants such as garlic mustard and European buckthorn, we curse … Continue reading →
At TNS Leaside Park,2024 was another busy and productive year. The year began with a park Clean-Up event in collaboration with The Neighbourhood Organization. During the year, we held 20 stewardship events, with an average of 5 people at each event, … Continue reading →
Oviedo to Santiago – 253 kms This is the earliest pilgrimage route and is considered one of the most challenging but beautiful variants. In particular, the fifth stage, from Borres to Burducedo, and the sixth stage, past the reservoir to … Continue reading →
For my first Camino, I chose the obscure and difficult Camino San Salvador that goes north from Leon to Overdo. It Is fairly short but passes through a remote and hilly area. If you want a different Camino experience, with fewer people, fewer bars and restaurants and more peace, hills and natural beauty, I strongly recommend the San Salvador.
Continue reading →In August 2024, I arranged a trip to Killarney, Ontario, to backpack the La Cloche Silhouette Trail with five friends from the Pine Ridge Hiking Club. The La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a 75 km long challenging backpacking trail in … Continue reading →
