Animated Photo Of The Week: Adorable Baby Raccoons
— June 4, 2019Baby Raccoons on Concession 7 in Puslinch – Photo By Daina Makinson
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What To Do If A Coyote Attacks
— June 2, 2019In view of the recent encounter with a coyote here in Puslinch we thought it prudent to share what you can do if you are approached by one showing aggression. “As frightening as the thought of a coyote attack may…
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Rarely Seen, Short-Lived Luna Moth Makes Appearance In Puslinch
— May 31, 2019This amazingly large moth showed up on our porch this morning. When its wings are fully opened they can be up to 7 inches across! Luna moths only live for about a week each year as they find a suitable…
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The Catbird Is Back
— May 29, 2019THE CATBIRD IS BACK by Marjorie Clark Two days ago, I heard it singing – the Catbird. When we were youngsters in Morriston, Miss Maggie Rappolt, who lived near us, had a beautiful flower garden beside her house. Behind her…
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Photo Of The Week: Baby Robins A Sure Sign Of Spring!
— May 15, 2019Thank you to Alison McCrindle for sending us this wonderful photo of wee baby robins spotted on a Mother’s Day hike in Puslinch! Photo credit: Alison’s husband and partner at Chickadee Christmas Trees, Joe Wareham.
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Historical Butterfly Collection On Display In Puslinch
— April 14, 2019This beautiful collection of butterflies and moths was made more than 120 years ago by Frank Kistenmacher. It will be on display on April 16, 2019 7pm at the Puslinch Library for the Historical Society presentation on the “Houses of…
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The American Tree Sparrow
— March 13, 2019From EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark The American Tree Sparrow via wikipedia What are those pretty, small, brown birds, resembling, although larger than, the Chipping Sparrow of summer but inhabiting our feeders and windowsills in winter, you ask? Feisty…
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Short Tailed Weasels – A Ferocious Puslinch Hunter
— January 22, 2019FROM EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark Over my years here in the Corwhin area of Puslinch, I have had several sightings of the Short-tailed Weasel, an animal not easy to spot, due to its astonishingly quick movements. The first…
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Dear Marion: What Is that Bug Eating All My Plants?
— July 26, 2018Dear Marion, We have bugs eating our Catalpa tree leaves. I’ve never seen this bug before. It started out on our lilac tree but now prefers our young Catalpa and it is infested. Do you know what kind of insect…
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Coyote Encountered At McCrodan Tract
— June 1, 2019Mountain Coyote Image via Wikipedia COYOTE WARNING Hey local friends. I just had a very scary coyote encounter at the McCrodan Tract on Watson btn 34 and 36. I was aggressively followed by a large healthy looking coyote for almost…
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After Three Black Bear Sightings This Week, OPP Urging Caution
— May 29, 2019After multiple black bear sightings in Wellington County, OPP are urging residents to be cautious and learn how to protect themselves. On Sunday May 26, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area of…
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Help The Turtles!
— May 18, 2019Thank you to Sandra Emond for reaching out to us to post about helping turtle. She wrote: “Was wondering if you can a put a reminder out on social media about the need for drivers looking out for turtles crossing…
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Fuel Spill Update From The Ministry Of Environment
— April 15, 2019The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has directly provided the following update: Surface water sampling results for the contaminants of concern related to the jet fuel spill continue to be stable and below protective surface water guidelines in Aberfoyle…
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Wild Turkeys A Sight To Behold In Puslinch
— April 7, 2019East of Aberfoyle by Marjorie Clark Such an icy February as it was, the Wild Turkeys frequented our bird feeding spots for ground feeders. Since the weather has turned milder, the males have begun to practise their awesome display. Perhaps,…
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Friends Of Valens Host Bird Box Building Workshop
— January 30, 2019On Jan 27th, the Friends of Valens hosted a bird box building workshop. Though it was a cold and snowy day, volunteers came out to construct 27 bird nesting boxes. A big thank you to all the volunteers that gave…
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Our Marsupial – The Virginia Opossum
— November 22, 2018From EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark As I rounded the corner to behind the house, the sky was turning to india ink and there, in the glow of the backdoor light, it was – a marsupial, gathering up bird…
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Marion Helps Solve Bird Mystery
— July 6, 2018I have a question for Marion. I have a small bird nesting in my birdhouse. It has a very small, canary-like body but it is brown with a buff underside., very plain, no bars or stripes. It has a beautiful…
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12
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9:30 am
FREE Exercise Program for 55+
@ Duff's Church
FREE Exercise Program for 55+
@ Duff's Church
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am
Presented by the VON every week at Duff’s. This is a free excercise class for individuals 55+ who want to maintain their health and indepence. The class focuses on aerobic balance, flexibility and strength. Come out and see what we’re...
11:00 am
Story Time (5 years and under)
@ Puslinch Library
Story Time (5 years and under)
@ Puslinch Library
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Thursdays, December 5 and 12,...
Dec
14
Sat
11:00 am
Ukulele Boot Camp: Holiday Editi...
@ Puslinch Library
Ukulele Boot Camp: Holiday Editi...
@ Puslinch Library
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of playing an ukulele and a song or two. Bring your own or play one of ours- we’ll learn together. Uke can do it! Please register. Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dec
16
Mon
1:30 pm
Pickleball
Pickleball
Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Every Monday (except statutory holidays) and Wednesday at the Optimist Recreation Centre in Aberfoyle. (No Pickleball on statutory holidays) $5.00 per session. Bring gym shoes and water to drink. Instruction for beginners. Paddles supplied. Everyone welcome. For more information call...
7:30 pm
Fitness Class
@ Duff's Church
Fitness Class
@ Duff's Church
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us on Monday nights at Duff’s church at 7:30pm for an hour. A certified instructor will lead the class in a variety of programs: cardio, pilates,yoga,high intensity training, stability ball and cardio drumming. First class is free, after that...
Dec
17
Tue
9:30 am
FREE Exercise Program for 55+
@ Duff's Church
FREE Exercise Program for 55+
@ Duff's Church
Dec 17 @ 9:30 am
Presented by the VON every week at Duff’s. This is a free excercise class for individuals 55+ who want to maintain their health and indepence. The class focuses on aerobic balance, flexibility and strength. Come out and see what we’re...
