Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to get outside? Why you might feel better after a walk in the woods? Or how spending time in your garden leaves you feeling refreshed?
Put your garden on the ‘butterflyway’ by planting some pollinator favourites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer are the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11.
Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing competes in Halifax
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing in Guelph travelled to the Scotdance Canada Competition in Halifax.
HorseDay Erin event benefits local equine organizations
ERIN – HorseDay Erin, held in early June at the Erin Fairgrounds, gave back to the local equine community to support horse education and horse welfare.
Equine Guelph offering online training for grassroots-level horse show judging
GUELPH – Five provincial equestrian associations have partnered with Equine Guelph to offer online training for those interested in becoming horse show judges in grassroots circuits.
Horsin’ around at Maplewood Farm
ERIN – At just three years old, Isaac O’Hagan has already shown interest in helping out with farm chores.
Guelph Fringe Festival welcomes back banjo player Tony Molesworth
GUELPH — On Aug. 10 to 13, Tony Molesworth will be returning for another three-day-run in the Guelph Fringe Festival.
Mitchell enjoys 100th birthday at Donkey Sanctuary
PUSLINCH – Doreen Mitchell celebrated her 100th birthday at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada on June 23.
‘Gus’ claims Wiener Dog Championship at raceway
ELORA – Gus, the four-year-old miniature dachshund, took home the grand prize at Grand River Raceway’s 2023 Wiener Dog Championship on July 14.
Family Fun Day planned July 29 at Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market invites you to bring the whole family for a special Family Day event at the market.
Reflections: Vacation
Lord willing, by day’s end I will be sitting on the dock at the family cottage. So I have…
Lovers of the Birds: Spotted sandpiper (teeter-tail)
Studying sandpipers was an interesting experience for me such as: the Spotted Sandpiper is the only sandpiper nesting throughout Ontario; the majority of sandpipers only migrate through our area but nest in the far north; and it is the only sandpiper that nests in the U.S.
100 Women Who Care raise over $200,000 in five years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The North Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care held its 20th meeting and celebrated raising over $200,000 for local causes in just five years.
Annual Summerfest a big hit at McMillan Park
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin hosted the annual Summer Fest at McMillan park on July 15.