Nature – hard to beat, and so available – by Carol Strickland, for Sustainable Orillia

As I returned from a walk in the forested parkette in my neighbourhood, I reflected once again how at peace I felt compared to when I set out, full of […]
How to have a Bird Friendly Garden (Part 4) Why we must act now! By Mike Jones, for Sustainable Orillia

This series of articles on how to make your garden “bird-friendly” has been in support of Sustainable Orillia’s and the Orillia Naturalists’ Club’s efforts to obtain a “Bird Friendly City” […]
It’s a new year and new opportunities abound!

Here in Orillia, we benefit from regular articles on written by David Hawke, one of our region’s most ardent and knowledgeable naturalists and photographers. In particular, his recent article in […]
How to create a bird-friendly garden (Part 3) – by Mike Jones for Sustainable Orillia

Sustainable Orillia’s most dedicated ‘birder,’ Mike Jones, shares more ideas on how to create a bird-friendly garden, part of our ongoing series in support of Orillia becoming a ‘Bird Friendly […]
Harvest Time is Here…

…and there is no better time than now to visit our local food providers to enjoy fresh, healthy foods, knowing that you are supporting our local farmers, ranchers and gardeners […]
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden – Part 2

– by Mike Jones for Sustainable Orillia Below, Sustainable Orillia’s most dedicated ‘birder,’ Mike Jones, shares more ideas on how to create a bird-friendly garden, part of our ongoing series […]
How to make your garden “bird friendly” (Part 1)

— by Mike Jones for Sustainable Orillia As you may have heard, Bird Friendly Orillia—in collaboration with local organizations such as Sustainable Orillia, Green Orillia, the Orillia Naturalists’ Club, and […]
April Showers bring May Flowers…

That’s what they say – but we all know they bring more than flowers. April showers set the stage for another gardening season here in the Orillia area, and the […]
‘Lights Out!’ Becoming a Bird Friendly City – Part 3.

World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated in Canada on the second Saturday of May – which is May 14th this year. In many ways, it is a joyful time […]
Map to Farm to Table!

Do you love really good food? Are you sure you know all the great places to buy the freshest, locally produced food for you and your family? Think an updated […]