In this episode, Forest Mum share some of the benefits of a family day at the beach, and some of our favourite strategies for fall beach visits that are fun, healthy, and sustainable. You’ll also discover some ideas for fun activities that will help you to connect with each other and to explore the ecosystems that surround you.

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• Child’s sunhats

• Jan & Jul Summer Clearance

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In this episode, Forest Mum celebrates World Lizard Day (August 14) by exploring the fascinating world of Ontario’s only native lizard—the Five-Lined Skink! Join me as I explore the unique features, habitats, and conservation status of this small and elusive reptile. You'll also learn where to spot these skinks in Ontario’s parks and natural spaces, and how you can help protect this species.

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• Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Information

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC)

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Rare Species of Ontario Project on iNaturalist

• Interested in Five-Lined Skink conservation? Learn more and get involved through Ontario Nature.

• Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) Carolinian population Great Lakes/St. Lawrence population: COSWIC assessment and status report 2021 - from Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), Government of Canada/ Gouvernement du Canada.

• Ontario Nature article about Five-lined Skink

• Ontario Nature’s The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Publication - 2009-2019. - Five-lined Skink pages

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In this episode I discuss different types of storms and other extreme weather that we may experience in the summer. I outline the characteristic of several weather extremes and how you can stay safe when they occur, whether you're inside or outside. I describe examples for some of the storm types and how people were affected by them.

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