Outdoors

'The local climate is undeniably getting warmer,' says columnist

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

Sticker's adhesive, ink, inability to be composted is a 'serious' problem that Ontario and Canadian organizations are attempting to tackle, says columnist

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

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

Don't be alarmed, says columnist; that quiet you hear is a rather normal phenomenon at this time of the year

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

Rather than getting hung up on identifications, columnist suggests you enjoy your fall walk by looking for the abundance and diversity of fungi

Outdoors columnist set out on fact-finding mission about this hard-shelled fruit

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