Mather

In the Bush: Even outdoors guru Viki Mather admits there's a lot of snow this year

'Yes, all that snow. It makes for challenging travel, no matter how we go.'

Feb 20, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >

In the Bush: Outdoorswoman Viki Mather believes in the power of tai chi

Older adults especially stand to benefit, she says

Dec 31, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

In the Bush: First walk on the ice is always a chancy thing

Fortunately, outdoors columnist Viki Mather and husband Allan take abundant precautions

Dec 11, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Mather: I'm insulted the health unit won't let me sell wild mushrooms

Sudbury.com's longtime outdoors colummnist has a bone (or a fungi) to pick with Public Health Sudbury and Districts

Nov 12, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

In the Bush: It's hunting season — mushroom hunting, that is

Our favourite outdoorswoman Viki Mather is out stalking her prey — tasty wild fungi

Sep 24, 2018 6:55 PM Read more >

Mather: We're not just getting old, the portages are getting longer

Summer is the season to get outside and enjoy nature

Aug 23, 2018 8:00 PM Read more >

Mather: Where there’s smoke, there’s fear

Fire is good for the forest, but not so good for the people who live here or nearby

Jul 22, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Mather: Take time to honour water

'The little stream bubbled along with that lovely hushed sound of water over rock'

Jun 27, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Mather: When Mother Nature hands you snow in April, make lemonade

Columnist made the best of extended winter

May 15, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

Mather: Patiently waiting for the ice to melt

There was still lots of ice on local lakes when columnist Viki Mather wrote this piece not long ago

May 15, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >