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May Long Weekend Nature Study
May Long Weekend Nature Study This celebration marks the birthday of Queen Victoria, born on 24 May 1837. The holiday is held on the Monday preceding 25 May annually. It […]
Says spring but summer temperatures May 16, 2023
Says spring but summer temperatures May 16, 2023 The calendar says spring but we are definitely experiencing summer temperatures We have the occasional new bird coming to the yard, but […]
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education! More signs of Spring!
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education! More signs of Spring! The loons are back on Horse Lake. These large diving birds have a haunting call that seems to evoke the wilderness. […]
Spring is really here! May 2, 2023
Spring is really here! May 2, 2023 Spring is really here! There is only one more patch of snow and then the meadow can be mowed and raked. There has been […]
Preparing for Spring April 25, 2023
Preparing for Spring April 25, 2023 There may be 12 cm of snow on my hillside meadow, but the snow is melting or evaporating and I am prepared to say […]
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education Preparing for Spring April 18, 2023
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education Preparing for Spring April 18, 2023 I do believe that spring is finally on its way here in the Cariboo. The snow is disappearing […]
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education Coastal British Columbia Cetaceans April 4, 2023
BC Nature Study Outdoor Education Coastal British Columbia Cetaceans April 4, 2023 British Columbia’s west coast 3 This week we will focus on some of our local sea mammals. “Cetaceans” […]
BC Nature Study Coastal British Columbia March 28, 2023
BC Nature Study Coastal British Columbia March 28, 2023 We will continue our studies of some of the creatures on the Pacific Coast. Giant Pacific Octopus The Giant […]
Winter Gardening-Belgium Endive/Forcing Witloof Chicory
Winter Gardening-Belgium Endive/Forcing Witloof Chicory This salad green requires some foresight. Perhaps something to keep in mind when planning this summer’s garden. The bright green-white bullet shape can be used […]
Winter Garden – Sprouts March 7, 2023
Winter Garden – Sprouts March 7, 2023 Another method of having fresh greens all winter is by growing sprouts. This method does not involve any growing medium. All that is […]