Nature’s Living Archive
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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
A nature blog by Calista Foisy, BSc Have you ever seen a painted turtle laying on a rock in the sunshine? They are basking – using the heat from the
BC Bat Count results are in and available for readers. Each year the BC Bat Count results are published and available for review here https://bcbats.ca/bat-basics/community-bat-publications/ This report on bat counts
OKANAGAN AREA, BC – B.C.’s bats, including the well-known Little Brown Bat, are threatened by a fungal disease headed towards the province from Alberta and Washington State. The Okanagan Community Bat
If you missed my last article on how remarkable insects are, you’ll find it on my June 14 Facebook post. I also described the vast impoverishment of the entire insect
Insects are by far the most populous wildlife species on Earth, and their numbers have been drastically declining in the past few years. Eminent biologist and author E. O. Wilson
We’re so lucky to have many wonderful, scenic nature trails in and around Vernon. The Grey Canal trails surrounding Vernon and Coldstream, the BX Creek trail links, trails in Kalamalka
Every day hundreds of people walk, jog or cycle sections of the Grey Canal’s scenic trails that surround Vernon and the Coldstream Valley. But who remembers when water flowed from
When was the last time you walked barefoot outdoors? Do you remember feeling your feet skimming grass, sand, dirt, stones — or even the sensation of soles-on-pavement in the driveway?
