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Doors Open Aurora: Lumsden’s Trumpeter Swan Gardens & The Giant Thistle

My visit to the Trumpeter Swan Gardens during Doors Open Aurora was my last, favourite, and most entertaining one. Despite the heat, I was...
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Visit to Harry Lumsden’s Pond: Trumpeter Swans in Aurora

Harry Lumsden played a significant role in the revival of Trumpeter Swans in North America, particularly in Ontario. Through his work with the Ontario...
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I Am the Lorax: Recognizing the McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I highly recommend reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, which can be enjoyed in about ten minutes. Even better, check out the recently released...
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Sunday Break: Are You My Shadow? Aurora Skies

Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled Sunday Break will feature photos accompanied by an inspiring quote. The images shared may not always...
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White-breasted Nuthatch Found at Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

I spotted this tiny White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) for the first time many years ago, probably about 5 years ago at Roger's Reservoir. The...
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Pileated Woodpecker, Wow, Still Around!

It must have been five years since I last saw a Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) in the area near the bridge connecting the Aurora...
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Yellow-rumped warbler, Dived For Shelter, Oops

We were having breakfast when a bird flew into my garden. I wanted to see what kind it was. It was a small bird,...
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Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

"Fast, fast, the flying Great blue heron! Over there, look over there!" she directed me. "Here, do you see the Green heron? Come here. Can...
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Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

What we call a “homelessness crisis” is really the tipping point of the broader housing affordability crisis—the moment when...
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All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...
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The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...
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Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The mayor says downtown Aurora is improving and gaining “momentum,” pointing to projects like the $60 million-plus Aurora Town...
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Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

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