by Sean Fraser Toronto’s 100th Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The High Park sector recorded 50 species – a bit higher than the average of 45 species since 1990. No new species were added to…
Grasses and sedges may receive less attention than majestic trees and colourful wildflowers – yet these sturdy plants are central players in the rich and complex ecosystems of prairies and savannahs.
When people think of the pre-European settlement landscape of Ontario, they often think of forests. However, historical records show that a significant portion of Southern Ontario was actually prairie and savannah habitats. This is a little known secret because so much of these landscapes was transformed into agriculture.