With over 40kms of trails, Stony Swamp has a diverse habitat that is home to more than 700 species of plants and 251 species of birds!
I'm a big fan of outdoor adventure podcasts. They keep me company on long drives and sleepless nights, and provide inspiration for my own excursions. Here's a few of my favourites with episode links.
My name is Jenna. I’m a writer, researcher, and photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario.
I started this blog to write about my outdoor adventures, about wildlife, and issues in conservation. My hope is that it inspires you to get outside and create your own adventures.
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Twitter: @jennaamirault
Email: jen at woodlandwoman.ca
August 20, 2020
Ontario campgrounds are reporting increased levels of garbage this camping season.
August 3, 2020
Have you ever taken a plunge in the Ottawa River? If not, I suggest you do!
July 16, 2020
Shirleys Bay trail is a one hour loop that winds through a young forest and fields of wildflowers.
July 9, 2020
There are three common clover species here in southeastern Ontario.
June 25, 2020
There's a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to warding off biting insects.
May 22, 2020
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has a bad reputation for leaving terrible stings on unsuspecting hikers who brush up against it.
May 14, 2020
These firestarters are made by stuffing natural tinders into an egg-carton and covering them with beeswax.
May 7, 2020
I just finished reading Justin Barbour’s Man and Dog: Through the Newfoundland Wilderness and it's a fantastic book!
