The spring and summer months bring all sorts of bird calling back to the forest, and typically, we listen for birds in the morning hours after sunrise; however, there are other birds that only call in the evening/night which are very unique! One of those birds is the provincially threatened Eastern Whip-poor-will. The Eastern Whip-poor-will […]
We've had such an interesting spring season in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting to working from home, it's been nice to have the opportunity to continue to keep up with fieldwork in a solo capacity to maintain social distancing measures. One of our projects has involved conducting surveys for snake emergence this spring […]
As the last of the snow melts from the forest hills and valleys, we are all welcoming every little sign that spring is here to stay! The buds of trout lilies poking up between the leaf litter in the forest, the early calls of frogs active in the wetlands once again, and spring bird songs […]
Operations during COVID-19: RiverStone Environmental Solutions Inc. remains open and active although with modified operations and office restrictions. Like many, we are adjusting our work practices and approach to work with all of the most up to date recommendations provided by federal and provincial governments. We are taking all necessary precautions to keep our staff […]
Skinks are at risk! Let’s do what we can to save them…wait, what’s a Skink? RiverStone Environmental Solutions Inc. has been awarded some funding through the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund to support the protection of the Five-lined Skink in Ontario. The funding is specifically directed to supporting the Southern Shield population of Five-lined Skink […]
Happy New Year! Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist? It's now easier than ever! Whether you are a backyard birder, a botanist on a weekend hike, a wildlife enthusiast, or a total newbie, it's easy to track your sightings, get help with identifying what you've found, and contribute to provincial records of species […]