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Victoria Natural History Society – August Field Trips

July 23rd, 2010  |  by Editor  |  published in Bird Watching, Events, Natural History, South Vancouver Island

Joining a local natural history club is an excellent way to learn more about nature and meet like-minded people. The [...]

Coastal Naturalists on BC Ferries this Summer

May 17th, 2010  |  by Editor  |  published in Events, Natural History, South Vancouver Island

Have you ever wondered why Orcas are called ‘Killer Whales’ or what an eelgrass meadow is? Did you know that [...]

Spring Flowers at Mount Douglas

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 [...]

It’s Satinflower Show Time!

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 [...]

Victoria Natural History Society Field Trips

February 26th, 2010  |  by Dave Ingram  |  published in Events, Natural History, South Vancouver Island

Joining a local natural history club is an excellent way to learn more about nature and meet like-minded people. The [...]

Bye Bye Blackbird

February 1st, 2010  |  by Mike Yip  |  published in Bird Watching, Nature Photography, South Vancouver Island

Everyone has heard of the Red-winged Blackbird, and many are familiar with the Brewer’s Blackbird, but how many have seen [...]

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