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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: city parks

Nature of Winnipeg: Assiniboine Park

Posted on January 9, 2014January 8, 2014 by Van Waffle

Click the image to view a gallery. In October I promised to post more pictures from my visit to Winnipeg for Canadian Thanksgiving….

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Fall colour at Hanlon Creek

Posted on October 3, 2013October 2, 2013 by Van Waffle

I cannot say I mind the persistent summer weather. This was taken yesterday in Guelph’s Hanlon Creek Conservation Area a.k.a. Preservation Park, for…

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Green space makes happy place

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Van Waffle

How much value can you put on green space? One of the things I love about the city where I live is its…

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City trees hit hard by ice storm

Posted on April 16, 2013April 15, 2013 by Van Waffle

Guelph, Ontario, where I live, takes a lot of pride in its green space. Riverside Park has always been one of the prettiest…

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My Letter to Guelph Councillors About OPA 48

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Van Waffle

I am concerned that OPA 48 does not provide adequate protection for Guelph’s rivers and greenways. I have been a Guelph resident since…

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Rally and Celebration for Guelph’s Two Rivers.

Posted on June 5, 2012August 7, 2012 by Van Waffle

  It is an important time for river advocates in Guelph. Tonight City Council will vote whether to update the city’s Official Plan…

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Guelph’s Two Rivers at Risk

Posted on May 25, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Guelph’s natural river heritage may be at risk if changes to the city’s official plan are approved by City Council on June 5….

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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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Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

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