Autumn isn’t just about vibrant leaves—it’s a critical time for local wildlife preparing for winter. 🐾 From forests to wetlands, habitats shift and species adapt: 🐢 Snakes and turtles are burrowing into the wetlands where they'll spend the winter 🦉 Migratory birds are stopping on the Georgian Bay coast to fuel up on their way south 🦫 Beavers are stockpiling branches underwater to eat throughout the winter Take a stroll, snap a photo, and remember to leave nature as you found it. 🍂💜 Learn more: www.gblt.org (fb)

Bayscapes opens on November 14! Get ready to bid on an amazing array of 70+ paintings, photographs, items and experiences, all in support of conservation on Georgian Bay. Here's a sneak preview of some of the auction items - stay tuned for more! Details at gblt.org/bayscapes. Thank you to the generous auction donors who make Bayscapes possible. (fb)