#DIY Mosquito Control

Ran across this article on the Instructables website and I thought I'd share it with you. DIY Mosquito control He uses an electric fan and screen to capture the #mosquitoes . What do you think? Not sure I'd want to listen to the hum of the fan but it sounds like it may have some merit. Also, must be safer than using all those chemical sprays so I guess there is only one way to find out how effective it is - something to try on the next camping trip.

Otonabee River

On Saturday we launched #ourpurplecanoe at the #SquirrelCreekConservationArea .  It is a nice little day use park on the Otonabee River boasting a sandy beach and picnic area along with a boat launch.  Currently there is no charge for entry but I have a feeling this may change as it's use grows.
We were able to launch our canoes and kayaks here easily enough.  Being on the Otonabee has what I would consider just a minor drawback - it is part of the Trent system and some substantially large motor boats buzz on by, so if your in small watercraft like ours, be prepared to 'surf' some wakes.
They don't all slow down.
Once you get into a side creek it is sweet paddling.  We entered through the #DarlingWildlifeArea. map here, and once we got to the back of the large open pond stayed to the right.  The creek was maybe 10 ft wide in most places and did not present any major obstacles to impede #ourpurplecanoe . There was a noticeable current in creek and water was cool to the touch.  I am not sure if the level is always this high to allow for the passage of a canoe but today was fine.  I was surprised to see how far we were able to get.  Here are some pictures.

      

 

St. Johns Conservation Area

In between our paddling excursions there are a ton of things to do outdoors here in Niagara,  Today we went for a leisurely hike through the St. Johns Conservation Area.  It was a beautiful day, like the baby bear said, not too hot, not too cold, just right.

There were not a lot of people out hiking this afternoon when we were there.  What struck me the most was the 'quietness' of the forest.  This site is an area of old growth forest with tall trees and a beautiful canopy.  The solitude was not broken by any bird's song, which was disappointing - only the chatter of the odd chipmunk.  We were really hoping for more wildlife. 

 

Saw all manner of trees: triple trunks, quadruple trunks, joined at the hip and tipped over trees.

  

This is about all the wildlife we saw today - it mattered not - the day was exquisite!

It brings your soul a step back towards where it belongs...