CFN – As we transition into summer, we’re pleased to pass along two family friendly events scheduled this Friday and Saturday. Both of these organizations celebrate the Natural World that delights and surrounds us… if we would just stop… to look… and appreciate. Grand Opening of Heartland Forest Nature Centre Niagara Falls, ON – Since Heartland […]
CFN – Another great season of music is over at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage. As usual the season ended with an Intimate Acoustics night where the Stage features 6 different acts who play three songs each. This evening was just jam packed with talent with Roxanne Delage, Don Tuttle, Donna Leclair, Jenny Berkel, […]
CFN – Submitted Media Advisory What: TED Fellow and American Inventor Sonaar Luthra will be speaking in Cornwall tomorrow evening, Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30 pm as a special guest of the River Institute and the US Embassy Where: The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences ( 2 St. Lawrence Drive on the St. […]
CFN – The skeletal remains lay in testimony to the once vibrant flora village that stood in this place. In the distance, the robins chirped their evening prayer of thanks for all that sustained them on this bright, sunny day…especially the tall ones that remained. Check out this video about “How Trees Communicate”. http://www.wakingtimes.com/2012/05/02/how-trees-communicate-video/
CFN – Submitted Article – Interested in Birding, Fishing, Farming or Forests? The St. Lawrence River Institute is hosting a Community Day, May 16th, at St. Lawrence College Aultsville Hall, Cornwall, Ontario, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and the public and students are welcome and encouraged to attend various workshops throughout […]
The warmer weather has finally arrived. Wonderful! I’m certain many of us were out getting dirty, cleaning up our yards, and perhaps readying our garden plots for some flowers and vegetables. Many of us tend to try and get all the tasks done in one day and end up discouraged and very sore the following […]
CFN – This night of entertainment in Morrisburg was full of surprises. First there was the announcement of the federal grant and then 18 year old singer/songwriter Brandon Roderick started the musical program followed by the incredible Laurence Juber. This was Brandon Roderick’s second visit to the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage. Last year […]
CFN – At the beginning of the show last night, the board of directors had a surprise for the members of the audience. SD&SG MP Guy Lauzon took the stage to announce a federal grant of $20,000 for the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage to be spread over 2 years. MP Lauzon stated that this is […]
CFN – Sadness enveloped my heart as I witnessed a once vibrant life had been snuffed out. Many years ago I first noticed this lovely specimen. It had taken up residence next to the post box which I travelled to on a regular basis; I couldn’t help but notice its regal stature. The tree, a Manitoba Maple, […]
So much going on these days…talks of Genetically Modified (GM) salmon out East, GM alfalfa hay, another oil spill down south………………STOP THE MADNESS…..please!! Amid all this talk of Franken-food and the hand of man slapping our Sacred Earth once again with the consequences of dirty oil and GM-food, I can’t help but wonder why […]
The band from left to right: Ben Whitely, String Bass and backup vocals “Champagne” James Robertson – guitar and effects John Showman – Lead Vocals and fiddle Roman Tomé – Drums and backing vocals CFN – This was a rare night at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage. First of all, there was only one act […]
This call for a Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa was issued by the National Farmers Union-Ontario. WHEN: Tuesday April 9, 2013, 12 noon (sharp) to 1 pm WHERE: Kingston, Ottawa (details below) and many other sites across eastern Canada Bring your banners. Bring your voices. Together we can stop the release of GM alfalfa. Monsanto’s genetically […]
Submitted Media Release…April 4, 2013. Some 65 species have been waiting and waiting for habitat protection – on average for 19 years Sixty-five species slated to receive mandatory habitat protection this summer under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) may be out of luck if the government proceeds with sweeping exemptions to the act. A […]
Did we (man) ever take into consideration how our own actions would affect our community before proceeding with a project or deed? We seem to be quick to take on a ‘killing’ mentality when we are met with a perceived threat. I see one of the biggest threats to our own selves is our […]
Yes today is International Forest Day folks. For those of you able to, get out there and enjoy all that our trees and natural landscapes have to offer. Consider the fresh air, the wonderful movements and sounds of the birds and crawling critters and the symphony of the wind amidst the branches. Breathe in the […]
CFN – Earth Day month is just around the corner, a great time to consider what small change I can incorporate into my day to day to help transform my community and world into a more hospitable, healthy place. We have all heard the expression that “small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can […]
Are we progressing or regressing? What the heck are we doing folks? I attended a community gathering last week which was organized by one of our local non-profits; what I would describe as an environmental organization which featured speakers from another environmental organization. I knew the talk would touch on tree cover and was […]
CFN – It was another great evening at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage. The night’s entertainment was provided by two terrific, highly acclaimed, Canadian singer/songwriters, Jill Zmud from Ottawa and Amelia Curran from St. John’s Newfoundland. The first set saw Jill Zmud take the stage and performed a number of songs that gave us a […]