Today I announced the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces to slow the spread of COVID-19. These measures will come into effect on Tues March 24th at midnight. People will still have access to medications and essentials, but every Ontarian must do their part.

Just stay a hockey stick away.

Tam warns 'urban dwellers' not to travel to their seasonal properties to wait out COVID-19 because it could overtax rural health-care systems ctvnews.ca/health/coronav…

Just a reminder that the trail is closed. I know it's hard, but we need to stay off the trail. We have been getting complaints from land owners who generously donate their land to the use of the Bruce Trail.… instagram.com/p/B-rcgWFnS3z/…

“We’ve been collecting snow in places like Whitehorse, Alert and Eureka as well as in Southern Ontario and we’ve found microplastics in all our snow samples, often in microfibre form,” ~ Liisa Jantunen buff.ly/3ehtSTS

Pilot tip - takeoff, THEN raise the gear.

Guess who’s back?!? Get your feeders out! No dye. #hummingbirds

Dumping old plant pots into natural areas is a big no-no! First of all, you will likely introduce invasive species into the forest, and second, those plastic pots will eventually crumble into the environment! This is one of the worst kinds of illegal dumping!

You know there's a roadside littering problem in #NorfolkCounty when one side of 1/4 km if road fills a giant #IKEA bag!

Did you know that there is a select group of wildlife that occur only in Canada? Read the first ever comprehensive report on our unique wildlife, explore maps & learn about a few examples of these species here: natureconservancy.ca/ourstosave #conservation #scicomm

The 31 m tall lighthouse at the Tip of Long Point has stood for more than century. It’s not the first one however, there have been two previous lighthouses, dating back over 200 years. instagram.com/p/CB8DUe-AjXg/… #lpbo

Bill Nye breaks down the reason why we should all wear a face mask ctvnews.ca/health/coronav…

Dried grasses are commonly used as fall decoration, but be aware that some may be invasive. Invasive phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is easily spread by seeds that fall from their large seed heads with a little bit of movement.

Holidays are around the corner! Support local and Ontario made! x.com/SimcoeChamber/…

Tomorrow is WANDERING WEDNESDAY! We’ll be wandering the Shirley & George Pond Reserve. This is one of the Long Point Basin Land Trust properties that is being restored to protect a water source for Turkey Point Wetlands. Register buff.ly/2IsSSfW buff.ly/2JNvgDc

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reporting the death of a resident from COVID-19. bit.ly/2W4NYsv

RECONSIDER YOUR HIKING PLANS Stay local: Please avoid travelling to other areas to do your hiking. If the trail is busy, find somewhere else to hike. STAY HEALTHY WITH MINIMIZING YOUR EXPOSURE TO OTHERS. news.ontario.ca/en/release/611…

Marine litter isn't only found on shorelines, it can be floating on the surface and even across the bottom of the lake. Remember, when visiting the beach or natural trails, leave only your footprints behind. Let’s spread awareness. Please like and share to your network!

According to a National Geographic study, TRILLIONS of cigarette filters end up in the environment each year. Not only do they inhibit plant growth, but animals think they’re food - ingesting nicotine and other chemicals. Leave only your footprints behind. #zerowaste