The smell of springtime is in the air in Campbell River
Today’s youngsters are losing that close connection to Mother Earth
With each passing year, more people strive to celebrate the season without harming our Earth
In the Pacific Northwest, several fascinating mushrooms fruit in late fall and throughout the winter
The gaily coloured wrens of my childhood imagination look nothing like the mousy brown bird of reality
Green satin and rich copper. The colour and feel of arbutus bark, once experienced, can never be forgotten.
Green satin and rich copper. The colour and feel of arbutus bark, once experienced, can never be forgotten
Rhubarb fans are putting away the last of this summer’s crop, and whatever didn’t go into muffins, crisps, jams, or syrup, is safely frozen for a mid-winter treat
The killdeer’s call s easy-to-recognize, and it should be equally easy to identify this common summer resident of Vancouver Island shores
Assemble the berry buckets and head for the woods; salmonberry season is in full swing
As a species, the sparrow doesn’t get much respect
Wildflowers in psychedelic colours, everything from hot pink to candy stripe to neon blue are now in full bloom alongside nature trails and river pathways.
Since ancient times, poetry, literature and mythology have been infused with references to white lilies
Every spring, Mother Earth hosts a race alongside melting rivers and streams
With each passing day, the outdoor airwaves fill with ever-increasing levels of birdsong as our avian friends commence another breeding season
Masons are a friendly, helpful bee
The annual Backyard Bird Count is set for this weekend
Last winter, we were surprised by a red squirrel as we trekked through the forest alongside Oyster River.
