Under the Canopy

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by my son, Garrett Ouellette. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about BC’s fire evacuations, chainsaw maintenance, how to properly age your firewood, and how to select the best wood for your next fire.

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Bruce Ranta of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about planning for high water, what has changed in Ontario’s approach to wildlife management, and a few misconceptions about caribou.

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Gary Clark of the Ontario Prospectors Association. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about what prospecting is, what minerals are currently of value, and how you can get involved in prospecting!

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Nick Matusiak, an award-winning butcher from Oakville, Ontario. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about the difference between free-range and grass-fed, the legality of professionally processing wild game, and the science behind aging meat!

This week, on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Lori Mitchell, an acupuncturist from Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about some of the common misconceptions about acupuncture, how acupuncture works, and some of the main differences between eastern and western medicine!

Today, on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, Today, I am joined by Ian Dunn, the president of the Ontario Forest Industries Association. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about how the province manages its forests, how we plan for forest fires, how loggers help protect our biodiversity, and a potential threat to our nation’s Crown Land!

Today, on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by John Bell, president of the Ontario Sporting Dogs Association. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about the heritage value of working dogs, Coyote misconceptions, the economic value of the sporting dog industry, and what to look for in a hunting dog!

Today, I am joined by Robin Horwath from the Ontario Fur Managers Federation. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about trap types, how trapping contributes to science and conservation, and how you can learn about trapping. So join me today for another great episode and hopefully, we can inspire a few more people to live their lives Under The Canopy…

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Bev Delenardo, a Master Gardener from Bobcaygeon, Ontario. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about home gardening, how to deal with common garden pests, and how to cultivate wild plants. So join me today for another great episode and hopefully, we can inspire a few more people to live their lives Under T...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I'm giving you some timely tips for foraging what is currently in season in our first edition of Harvest Time! On this week's show, we're looking at Staghorn Sumac, an often-overlooked edible plant that is found in abundance all over North America. Join us as we dive into some of the health benefits of Sumac, its tr...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I sat down with Paul Kelly, the lead professor at Guelph University’s Bee Research Centre. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about the role of bees in our natural environment, the logistics and benefits of raising bees, and whether your property would be capable of raising a bee colony. So join me today for another great e...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, I sit down with Jeff Wagner from Warsaw, Ontario who has turned his small country property into one of the most productive maple syrup operations in the region. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about the history and science of small-scale maple syrup production, what it takes to turn your property into a productive maple...

Today on Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast we are joined by Angelo Viola, a man who has made his living promoting and preserving our nation’s fisheries. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about how Angelo found his outdoor passion, our shared experience with polar bears, and how the Minister of Natural Resources became a podcaster.  So join me today for another great epi...

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.