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May 14th, 2026 Twisted Trees and Gnarly Branches An exposed life isn’t easy. Some old trees in the Okanagan have twisted to survive environmental stress from strong prevailing winds and […]
Enjoy Our Bountiful Native Saskatoon Blossoms and Berries By Roseanne Van EeThe Okanagan Nature Nut Our hills come alive each spring with flamboyant, brilliant yellow Wild Sunflower bouquets (AKA Arrow-leaf […]
Endangered Animals of BC Grasslands By Calista Foisy, BSc Grassland ecosystems support some of the highest biodiversity among all ecosystems. So what happens when these grasslands are fragmented, degraded or […]
BC’s grasslands: a very special 1% By Heidi Wismath Quick takeaway: BC’s native grasslands cover less than 1% of the province, but they hold an outsized share of biodiversity, beauty, and story. The North […]
The Awakening of our Grasslands Written by Harold Sellers With the arrival of Spring, the grasslands of British Columbia undergo a dramatic transformation. Colour — other than the white of snow or […]
The Uneasy Balance Between Ecological Preservation and Public Access Written by Eric Kowalski Across parks, forests, and protected landscapes, a persistent tension shapes modern conservation: how to safeguard fragile ecosystems […]
A history of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park By Roseanne Van Ee We’re so lucky to have Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park! A sentiment so often echoed by locals. But how were […]
Cattails are often a vital part of a wetland or riparian ecosystem. They grow easily and can sometimes take over a pond ecosystem. Even while seeming like they are growing […]
What parameters do scientists look at to determine pond health and how they impact the system? Organism Diversity A pond that is habitat to a diverse selection of organisms contributes […]
February 11th, 2026 Love Medicines Valentines Day is just around the corner.Historically, the Okanagan Indian/First Nations People concocted an interesting variety of “love medicines” from local native plants. These medicines […]
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