May 4th, 2010 | by Dave Ingram | published in Central Vancouver Island, Destinations, Natural History
Most people mention the endless stretches of sandy beach, ocean swimming and eel-grass tide pool exploration when they talk about [...]
April 23rd, 2010 | by Jocie Ingram | published in Natural History, Pacific Rim
Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is in the big leagues as far as trees are concerned, along with other west coast [...]
April 19th, 2010 | by Dave Ingram | published in Central Vancouver Island, Natural History
The spring wildflower bloom is well under way on Vancouver Island but there’s still time left to see some of [...]
April 13th, 2010 | by Krista Kaptein | published in Destinations, Natural History, North Vancouver Island
A hundred years ago, the name of Ripple Rock evoked dread in the hearts of mariners, but today entices hikers [...]
April 5th, 2010 | by Jocie Ingram | published in Natural History, North Vancouver Island
During a recent visit to Sayward I happened upon a patch of giant horsetail rising from a roadside ditch. Strangely [...]
March 28th, 2010 | by Jocie Ingram | published in Natural History
At any time of year it is nice to go for a stroll in the forest and seek out some [...]
March 24th, 2010 | by Mike Yip | published in Bird Watching, Natural History
The Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola) may be the smallest ducks in North America, but they are the favorites of many bird [...]
March 20th, 2010 | by Dave Ingram | published in Destinations, Natural History, Nature Photography, South Vancouver Island
The vantage point of the top of Mount Douglas in Saanich offers a spectacular 360o view of rural Saanich, downtown [...]
March 16th, 2010 | by Sandy McRuer | published in Bird Watching, Central Vancouver Island, Natural History
Each year herring spawns around Vancouver Island, British Columbia in early March. This year is no exception. Last week, I [...]
March 13th, 2010 | by Mary Sanseverino | published in Natural History, Nature Photography, South Vancouver Island
Early spring on Vancouver Island means it’s time to lace on the hiking boots and head out to see the [...]
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