September 24th, 2010 |
By Dave |
Published in Berry Go Round, Botany, Dunes, Grass, Introduced Species, Landscapes
I’m out on the west coast of Vancouver Island this weekend finding out more about Parks Canada’s dune restoration program in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Sand dunes up and down the west coast of North America are being choked with introduced grasses, in particular European Beachgrass (Ammophila arenaria) and American Beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata). These [...]
December 23rd, 2009 |
By Dave |
Published in Backyard Garden, Berry Go Round, Blogging Events, Botany, Lichen
Contrary to popular belief, it does snow occasionally at sea level on Vancouver Island. Every year in either late November or early December we get a snow fall that generally shuts down the schools and makes driving hazardous. This year the snow came in mid-December and was thick and heavy. It didn’t last long but [...]
November 19th, 2009 |
By Dave |
Published in Berry Go Round, Botany, Central Vancouver Island, Destinations, Sedges and Rushes
Some weeks ago there was a letter in a local paper complaining about the “invasion” of Large-headed Sedge (Carex macrocephala) at Air Force Beach in Comox. The complaint was based on the fact that the sedge was taking over the prime sunbathing area and should therefore be removed. Jocie and I decided that it was [...]
October 1st, 2009 |
By Dave |
Published in Berry Go Round, Botany, Flowers, Introduced Species
Walking the riverside walk along the Puntledge River in Courtenay is a great place to see all sorts of invasive, introduced plants. Lately I’ve taken to strolling our two young children around the Airpark Loop and always keep my eyes open for interesting plants and birds (the Airpark Lagoon is excellent for migrating shorebirds and [...]
