Sitka alder (Alnus alnobetula ssp. sinuata) is a hardy shrub that is found at higher elevations in […]
Tag: British Columbia
Spring Wildflowers in Paradise Meadows
As the snow quickly melts in the subalpine, it’s a great time to dust off […]
Northwest Hesperian: A Forest Floor Discovery
While walking along the South Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, I paused […]
Garry Oaks and Wildflowers: The Natural History of Notch Hill
Rising above Nanoose Bay, Notch Hill offers one of the most ecologically rich and visually […]
Mount Erskine: A Foggy Hike on Salt Spring Island
If you are looking for an outdoor adventure on Salt Spring Island, consider mystical Mount […]
Exploring Lower Banon Creek Falls near Chemainus, BC
Tucked away in the forested hills near Chemainus, Lower Banon Creek Falls is a quiet […]
A Tale of Two Water Lilies at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Just a short drive from downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a […]
Forest Wildflowers Along the Puntledge River
In early spring, the bloom of forest wildflowers is spectacular along the trails of the […]
Exploring the Beauty of Englishman River Falls Park
In the late summer, the water flow at Englishman River falls is almost perfect. When […]
Blister Glassy-Bubble Snail Bonanza!
The blister glassy-bubble snail (Haminoea vesicula) is common in the sheltered eelgrass beds on the […]