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COLUMN: Frogs have unique ways to beat the wintertime blues

COLUMN: Frogs have unique ways to beat the wintertime blues

Over half of frog's body can be frozen solid, yet critical functions continue to take place, explains columnist of some frogs' unique approach to winter slumber
COLUMN: Why do they put those pesky stickers on fresh fruit?

COLUMN: Why do they put those pesky stickers on fresh fruit?

Sticker's adhesive, ink, inability to be composted is a 'serious' problem that Ontario and Canadian organizations are attempting to tackle, says columnist
COLUMN: Plague of grackles an intimidating sight to behold

COLUMN: Plague of grackles an intimidating sight to behold

Flock behaviour fascinating thing to witness, says columnist, who felt like he was amid stampede of horses when thousands of birds flew toward him
COLUMN: These prolific berries may not be as sweet as they appear

COLUMN: These prolific berries may not be as sweet as they appear

Dragon berries, also known as poke berries, are one of the rare native plants that are now being monitored as a potential invasive threat, says columnist
COLUMN: Birds don't have much reason to sing in October

COLUMN: Birds don't have much reason to sing in October

Don't be alarmed, says columnist; that quiet you hear is a rather normal phenomenon at this time of the year
COLUMN: Nights spent outdoors can be quite illuminating

COLUMN: Nights spent outdoors can be quite illuminating

There are lots of things to keep in mind when your 'night vision' kicks in when you are in the great outdoors after sundown, says columnist
COLUMN: It's mushroom season, so here's what you need to know

COLUMN: It's mushroom season, so here's what you need to know

Rather than getting hung up on identifications, columnist suggests you enjoy your fall walk by looking for abundance and diversity of fungi
COLUMN: Most popular use of yellow buckeye nuts is, well, nuts

COLUMN: Most popular use of yellow buckeye nuts is, well, nuts

Outdoors columnist set out on fact-finding mission about this hard-shelled fruit
COLUMN: Emergence of 'heavenly flowers' signals summer's end

COLUMN: Emergence of 'heavenly flowers' signals summer's end

Little-known gentian flowers have been referenced by Shakespeare and romanticized, but keep an eye out for poison ivy while looking for these blue gems
COLUMN: Talking turkey may be death sentence for snakes

COLUMN: Talking turkey may be death sentence for snakes

As wild turkey population has grown in our region, population of snakes has plummeted, making the sight of a snake a thrill, says columnist