Exploring Ontario’s woodlands in search of elusive trilliums

They only appear for a couple weeks in the spring, so you have to plan your search wisely! It’s a real treat to see Ontario’s provincial flower, the White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) blooming out in the wild. It was designated the provincial floral emblem of Ontario in 1937. Enjoy these snapshots from the Oak Ridges Moraine in Uxbridge taken last weekend. Look, but don’t touch — if you pick a trillium, the plant may not have enough energy to survive throughout the winter. Learn more: www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/trilliums