April 24, 2021 is #SaveTheFrogsDay! Save the Frogs Day is the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action that provides an opportunity for frog enthusiasts to preserve and protect frogs and empower them to educate their local communities about amphibians. The more we know and appreciate the incredible wildlife in Mississauga and the…
Happy Earth Day to all of our global citizens! In recognition of #EarthDay, we invite you to take action and help to #RestoreOurEarth. One vital resource for the well-being of our planet, and ourselves, is trees. Trees are like the lungs of the earth; without their leaves, they actually look similar to lungs! Benefits of trees:…
As we continue to recognize Soil Conservation Week, we look back at some of the historic farms in Mississauga and their impact on our landscape. Allison Family & the “Fairview Manor Farm” Andrew Allison (1802-1866) came to Canada from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1825. He acquired a 200-acre farm property at the northeast corner…