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OUTDOORS: Frogs have unique ways to beat wintertime blues

OUTDOORS: Frogs have unique ways to beat wintertime blues

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

OUTDOORS: 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
OUTDOORS: Plague of grackles an intimidating sight to behold

OUTDOORS: Plague of grackles an intimidating sight to behold

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

OUTDOORS: 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 now being monitored as a potential invasive threat, says columnist
OUTDOORS: Birds don't have much reason to sing in October

OUTDOORS: 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
OUTDOORS: Nights spent outdoors can be quite illuminating

OUTDOORS: 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
OUTDOORS: It's mushroom season. Here's what you need to know

OUTDOORS: It's mushroom season. Here's what you need to know

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

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

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

OUTDOORS: 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
OUTDOORS: Booming turkey population a death sentence for snakes

OUTDOORS: Booming turkey population a death sentence for snakes

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