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Trip Report – Old South & North Dyke Trails loop
Fifteen participants shared an enjoyable – and sunny! – two hours exploring a range of habitats in the Squamish Estuary. An exciting aspect to this walk was the fact that so many participants had strong and diverse backgrounds, enabling much welcome input and “cross-pollination”. Read More …
Trip Report – Exploring for plants along the Woodpecker Trail
Six participants and two leaders spent a couple of enjoyable hours exploring plants along the Woodpecker trail. Read More …
Our big Western White Pine (Pinus monticola)
Our recent post on Red-flowering Currant mentioned that it is a known host for White Pine Blister Rust. This inspired our member Judith Holm to share her recent observations. Read More …
Red-Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)
This beautiful native shrub is one of our earliest to bloom. Its deep pink clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are favourite food sources for hummingbirds as well as butterflies and other pollinators. Read More …
Are you ready for spring?
All of a sudden, I’m hearing bird song wherever I go, from the single-note whistle of a varied thrush, to the drumming of woodpeckers and the elaborate symphony of a winter wren who has laid claim to my yard. Read More …