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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Category: travel

Jardin botanique de Montréal

Posted on May 17, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Montreal does not disappoint the tourist. It offers rich history, global cuisine and a wide range of entertainment including numerous cultural festivals. Although…

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To Travel or Stay

Posted on May 15, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

The Earth contains much wisdom. Travel changes the way we experience it. It is commonly held that travel enriches our experience of history…

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A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Posted on May 13, 2012May 12, 2012 by Van Waffle

The first day of vacation we spent unexpectedly at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our intended destination was Prince Edward County, but when I realized…

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Birding Luther Marsh

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday I did a practise run for the Baillie Birdathon. I took along my friend, Jaye, to Luther Marsh. We enjoyed a successful…

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Connecting to the planet: Chris Earley discusses the Galapagos

Posted on April 5, 2011June 27, 2012 by Van Waffle

Chris Earley is interpretive biologist and education coordinator at University of Guelph Arboretum. He has written four field guides to birds of North…

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