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This fall my partner’s brother brought me back a souvenir from a fall hunting trip he went on. He tossed me a pine cone and within two seconds I had identified it as none other than a White Bark Pine cone and proceeded to lecture him on the ecological importance of this keystone species and why it may go extinct in our lifetimes. His jaw almost…Read More
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When we think of how we connect to nature — there are many ways to do this.. wildlife watching, (eco)tourism, outdoor sports like climbing, touring, hiking, maybe even fishing or hunting. One of the most positive ways we can connect to nature is citizen science, not only will you have a chance to expand your personal knowledge of the world around…Read More
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Calling all birders!!
I found this sweet page on “the BC Bird Trail” –> https://staging.bcbirdtrail.ca/
Basically, this page provides information on attractions, activities, and accommodations related to birdwatching in British Columbia. There are a series of trails you can choose from that stop at various birding hotspots- did anyone say…Read More
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I found this briefing on recovery efforts for the Piping Plover in PEI National Park, looking at a range of issues from critical winter habitats, population survival rates, etc., with findings emphasizing the importance of interpretation and public education programs to the recovery efforts of the Piping Plover. I am interested to see how…Read More
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From assisting with mail delivery to becoming “Alaskan athletes”, see how Dog mushing is contributing to the winter enjoyment of Yukon and gaining “the true spirit of Alaska in the winter”.
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This is a very interesting report on access to Nature. It is based on the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Plan and other strategies aimed at providing the city’s residents with access to nature. The report proposed a definition and mapping criteria for measuring and monitoring access to nature in Vancouver. The report is titled “Ac…Read More
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Hi everyone, here is another quote from Robin Wall Kimmerer. Her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants is fantastic, I definitely recommend it.
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I love nature– and I love recreating in parks. These are two things that are shared by many of the other people here.
This past summer I have started surveying for Canadian Loons as part of the Canadian Loon Lakes Survey hosted by Birds Canada!! I am a little ambitious so I surveyed 5 different lakes last summer and got to observe several…Read More
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Hello everyone! I found this interesting program offered by Metro Vancouver regional parks, offering virtual park interpretation sessions in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. I am wondering if anybody else has come across creative ways for connecting (effectively and affectively) in these times?…Read More
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Hi everyone, my name is Nathaniel and I am one of the youth Knowledge Gatherers with CPCIL. I thought I’d share this great quote from “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, about our relationship with nature.
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Sky, Jarvis is travelling Wells Gray Provincial Park
Hey everyone, My name is Sky and I’m one of the youth Knowledge Gatherers with CPCIL!!
I thought I would share some pictures taken out in Wells Gray Provincial Park this summer. I love spending time in parks and protected areas to escape the city and get a healthy dose of nature and exercise.
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These are cool shots @skyjay. Nice view
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