1. Time for Nature 2012
by Lynda Kosalle, Controller, ON Region
Locations: Lake Muskoka, Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve
and Lynda’s backyard in Simcoe ON.

2. Lake Muskoka
Happy Canada Day!!!

3. More Lake Muskoka…..

4. And more Lake Muskoka…..
Canada Day fun on the lake…

6. As the moon rises over
Bala…

7. Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve
Highlights
Encompassing almost 5,000 acres, the
Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve is
one of the most striking geological areas in
Muskoka. The lunar landscape of the
Barrens is characterized by low ridges of
Precambrian bedrock, separated by
wetlands and peat-filled hollows, scattered
boulders, a little soil bare bedrock. Eastern
Bluebird, Cooper’s Hawk and Massasauga
rattlesnake can often be spotted on the
Barrens and the elusive Whippoorwill and
Nighthawk can be heard in late evening.
Many diverse vegetative species grow here.
Amateur astronomers have identified the
Barrens as an ideal place to view the night
skies with little light infiltration from urban
centres.

8. More….Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve

9. Nature in the backyard!

10. And in the nectar is plentiful
in the backyard!

11. Find the finch…

12. My favorite backyard tree and other
residents…