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Under the Canopy

Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network

On Outdoor Journal Radio"s Under the Canopy podcast, former Minister of Natural Resources, Jerry Ouellette takes you along on the journey to see the places and meet the people that will help you find your outdoor passion and help you live a life close to nature and Under The Canopy.

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69:01

Episode 140: Maple Season Secrets

Under the Canopy ·

2026/04/13

Yellow sap in your bucket can feel like a panic moment, and it’s exactly the kind of mystery we love digging into. We sit down with Jeff Wagner of Wagner Maple Products, a working Ontario maple syrup producer, to sort out what’s normal, what’s a warning sign, and what’s really happening inside the tree when winter and spring don’t behave the way they used to. We talk through the on-the-ground realities of a tough sugar season: tapping and fixing lines in four feet of snow, chasing leaks, and...

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44:01

Episode 139: From Calgary To Ontario Through Every...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/04/06

A two-day drive across Canada will teach you more about weather, planning, and patience than any motivational quote ever could. We pick up right after a sprint of travel and shows, then hit the road from Calgary back to Ontario, watching storms on the map and making real-time calls on when to push, when to stop, and how to find gas stations that are actually open in the middle of the night. From Manitoba into Northwestern Ontario, the scenery and conditions swing fast, and the stories get eve...

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42:52

Episode 138: Ruffed Grouse Habitat Basics

Under the Canopy ·

2026/03/30

A grouse doesn’t need a “perfect wilderness” to thrive. It needs the right kind of forest, at the right stage, with the right cover in the right places. From the Toronto Sportsman Show, we sit down with Derek from the Rough Grouse Society of Canada to talk about what ruffed grouse habitat really is, why early successional forest is disappearing in parts of Ontario, and how practical habitat restoration can bring it back on public land. We get into the on-the-ground details that hunters, bird...

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58:03

Episode 137: Ontario By Bike

Under the Canopy ·

2026/03/23

Quiet lessons from the outdoors are still there, but you have to choose to hear them, and sometimes that starts with something as simple as getting on a bike. We open with a bit of real life seasonal talk, storms rolling through, a dog who still wants his walk, and a maple sap season that is not behaving. Then we shift into a topic that can change how you see the province: cycle tourism in Ontario and how to plan rides that feel like true travel, not just exercise. I’m joined by Louisa from ...

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85:03

Episode 136: A Former MNR Biologist Explains Why...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/03/16

Counting wildlife sounds like a spreadsheet problem until you try doing it over millions of hectares of bush, broken habitat, bad weather, and animals that do not want to be seen. We sit down with Bruce Ranta, a former Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources biologist, to pull back the curtain on how population estimates really get made and why “the number” is often a best-guess built from multiple imperfect signals. If you’ve ever wondered how the province decides on moose tags, elk harvest le...

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49:02

Episode 135: Spring Readiness For Gardens And Yards

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2026/03/09

Ready to turn late-winter restlessness into a real plan for spring? We dig into the choices that matter right now: how to secure fruit trees and berry bushes before they’re gone, which seeds actually germinate, and the simple gear that keeps young plants sturdy instead of leggy. With Adrian Lee of Van Belle Flowers, we get specific about pre-booked inventory, the best time to place custom orders, and how local Niagara growers shape availability across Ontario. We also tackle the home setup t...

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46:29

Episode 134: Trail Work, Maple Sap, And Chaga Stories

Under the Canopy ·

2026/03/02

Spring is waking up the woods, and we’re right there with it—clearing a new footpath at first light, dialling in a wood stove that keeps the house comfortable on two small splits, and chasing the first hard runs of maple sap with a sled full of buckets. Along the way, we swap a dog-grooming hack that actually works, unpack why “too-dry” firewood can warp your stove, and learn from a bird expert why owls target rabbit heads when lean meat won’t meet their energy needs. It’s part field journal,...

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60:18

Episode 133: Bird Songs, Decoded

Under the Canopy ·

2026/02/23

We trace the first hints of spring from fresh snow and maple taps to a deep dive on bird communication with Dr Megan Gall, a sensory ecologist who studies how sound shapes behavior. Practical tips help you build healthier feeders, steward water, and use tech without stressing wildlife. • decoding chickadee A, B, C, D notes and what D means • alarm vs mobbing calls and when each is used • woodpecker drumming as non‑vocal signaling • seasonal hormones driving song and territory • why mockingbi...

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34:39

Episode 132: Wood Heat, Winter Dogs, And Hard Lessons...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/02/16

Frost bites, dogs sprint, and the stove hums while we chase warmth, clarity, and good judgment. That’s the energy today as we trade real-world winter tactics, laugh through a peanut-butter nail trim hack, and dig into the thorny question of who to trust for health advice. We open with community notes and family updates, then pivot into the surprising economics of a fireplace insert that turns triple-digit weekly heat bills into a few hundred dollars a season. From sourcing dead standing ash a...

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62:59

Episode 131: Inside Earthquakes - Science, Safety,...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/02/09

When the ground moves, stories surface—about how faults fail, why small quakes ripple across provinces, and how a few seconds of warning can change outcomes. We sit down with seismologist Marika from Earthquakes Canada to translate seismic science into everyday clarity and practical steps that keep people safer. We start with the core mechanics: stress, friction, and sudden slip along faults that launch P and S waves through the crust. Marika breaks down why the old, cold, and uniform rocks ...

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37:37

Episode 130: Emus, Rheas, And The Farm Life

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2026/02/02

A six-foot flightless bird doesn’t just change your pastures—it changes your business model. We sit down with an Ontario rancher who started with a simple idea in the early ’90s and built a resilient operation around emus and rheas, turning a niche into a livelihood with smart pivots, careful breeding, and products people actually want. From green, three-layer eggs prized by carvers to low-fat red meat and a surprisingly versatile oil, you’ll hear how every part of the bird can hold value if ...

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42:22

Episode 129: Alpacas, Fiber, And Winter Woodstoves

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2026/01/26

Wood heat hums, snowbanks rise, and the small rituals of winter living turn into hard-won wisdom: how to stretch a stack of deadwood, read a stove thermometer, and keep the creosote at bay. From there we pivot to what the cold teaches our bodies—aching wrists from repetitive work, the quiet power of a good adjustment, and the simple chemistry of vitamin D, hydration, and chaga for clearer mornings. Then the conversation opens into a warm, woolly world. We sit down with Donna, an experienced ...

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54:09

Episode 128: What Anchors Us When The Weather Turns...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/01/19

A bluebird thaw turned blizzard overnight, and that whiplash becomes a guide to living smarter in winter. We start at the wood pile—why ironwood carries the night, how to plan heat days ahead, and where all that ash can actually help your yard and icy trails. Then the road widens: a check-in from Alberta where plus-four feels like spring, crews gear up for 24-hour shifts repairing Calgary’s aging water mains, and confined space training gets real about oxygen, shoring, and staying sharp when ...

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67:56

Episode 127: How Controlled Environments Are...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/01/12

Winter doesn’t stop a ripe tomato anymore. We sit down with Richard Lee, Executive Director of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, to unpack how controlled environment agriculture is rewriting the rules on local food, energy use, and year-round supply. From Leamington’s vast glass acreage to the algorithms that decide when lights switch on, we trace the systems that keep cucumbers, peppers, and lettuce thriving when the thermometer says otherwise. Richard breaks down the economics and ...

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88:19

Episode 126: What If Better Bread Isn’t About Gluten,...

Under the Canopy ·

2026/01/05

Looking for a better loaf and a calmer life? We start with snow, dogs, and learning to heat a home on wood—choosing species, managing airflow, taming coals, and moving heat through a mid-century bungalow—then step into the bake room with Edmonton’s Bonjour Bakery owner, Yvan Chartrand, for a masterclass on real bread. Yvan’s journey runs from Montreal to rural Hokkaido and back to the prairies, carrying lessons on heritage grains, stone milling, and the slow magic of fermentation. Yvan break...

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77:37

Episode 125: Inside The World Of Tea

Under the Canopy ·

2025/12/29

A cup of tea can tell you where it grew, how it was harvested, and even what the weather felt like—and John has spent 43 years learning that language. From Tetley’s legendary training to global trading desks and UN projects, he walks us through the real mechanics of quality: why the top two leaves and a bud matter, how insects trigger flavor by provoking plant defenses, and how high-altitude stress in places like Sri Lanka and Darjeeling creates brighter, more layered cups. We dig into the d...

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56:49

Episode 124: Holiday Houseplants Made Easy

Under the Canopy ·

2025/12/22

Ever wonder why your poinsettia crashes by New Year’s while your neighbour’s looks flawless into January? We sit down with greenhouse manager Adrian Lee to demystify holiday plants and real Christmas trees with clear, field-tested advice you can use today. From watering routines that actually work to placement tips that prevent stress and leaf drop, this is a practical guide to keeping festive greens alive and beautiful. Adrian breaks down the quirks of classic Christmas plants: how poinsett...

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51:56

Episode 123: Glass, Fire, And The Making Of Memory

Under the Canopy ·

2025/12/15

Ever wondered how a galaxy ends up inside a marble? We kick off with winter wisdom—how to shovel so the plow doesn’t bury your driveway, why raccoons can’t raid tipped‑over bins, and a simple wood‑heat trick that moves warmth to every room—then shift into the firelit world of borosilicate glass with artist Trevor Logan. Trevor breaks down glass at the atomic level in language anyone can follow: the differences between soda‑lime and borosilicate, why lab glass resists thermal shock, and how s...

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72:09

Episode 122: Why Your Dog’s Health Starts With Food,...

Under the Canopy ·

2025/12/08

What if great pet care started with fewer defaults and more decisions? We sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Sasan Hyatt to rethink parasite control, vaccination schedules, and daily nutrition with a clear focus on resilience over routine. Instead of chasing problems with stronger chemicals, we look at how whole-food diets, targeted testing, and simple environmental changes reduce risk and improve quality of life. We dive into the realities of ticks, fleas, and Lyme disease and why a he...

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45:53

Episode 121: Inside Peterborough’s 200-Year Market

Under the Canopy ·

2025/12/01

Walk a 200-year-old market with us and meet the people who turn fields, hives, herds, and ovens into food that actually lasts and tastes like home. This is a guided tour of the Peterborough Farmers’ Market, where stories of craft and community sit behind every jar, loaf, and bundle of greens. We start with why local often means smarter value: lettuce that keeps five weeks, Brussels sprouts that last longer on the stalk, and produce picked midweek and sold on Saturday for maximum freshness. F...

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