What did you do over the May long weekend? While the sun was shining and the seawall was bustling with cyclists, families and the bright colours of late spring, I showed my dedication to wetlands by spending the afternoon under the large timbers of the Roundhouse for a conference on the issues facing Vancouver's watershed. …
Continue reading Water is Life: An Afternoon at the Roundhouse
On May 19th, I was lucky enough to attend the Innovative Stormwater Management workshop presented by North Shore Wetlands Partners, held at the Pavilion in Stanley Park. The four-hour workshop was incredibly informative and was presented by some of the Vancouver's top professionals in the field of wetland biology, hydrology, and construction and design. With …
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Conserving wetlands and watersheds first starts with appreciation and motivated communities. Most Canadians are aware of the importance of our water to human life, to the functioning of civil society, and to the overall health of our environment. Public awareness campaigns about the overuse of water have lead many people to take shorter showers and …
Continue reading Celebrating our Lifeblood: local histories, local watersheds
It has long been an interest of mine as a wetland steward to participate in the project of an urban wetland. While the city isn't the most important space for wildlife habitat, it does provide many great learning opportunities for a very broad audience. On March 15th, I had the opportunity to sit in on …
Continue reading The Lost Fen: Urban Community Rallies Over Remnant Duck Pond
The close up of this Parnassia plant (Parnassia palustris) in flower is the sole focus of this week's selected photograph. We can see why this is commonly called the "Bog Star": the simple radiant white coloration sets it far apart from the dark browns and greens of its surroundings. Bruce McKay, the photographer, has made …
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