Trip Report by Naomi Ross Sunday, November 13, was a brisk sunny day, which was a real treat having had rain the preceding few days. The group of seven hikers met at 9am at the base of Burnaby Mountain. A welcome surprise was that two birders and a grade twelve teacher had joined us. The walk quickly became a fascinating medley of facts about birds, fall leaves, mushrooms and lichens. Some of us were experimenting with “Seek” and “Google Lens”…
It didn’t rain! The better-than-forecast weather was the first natural gift that we collectively received on Saturday November 18th when a group of (eventually) twelve Nature Vancouver members and one non-member met trip leaders Harvey Dueck and Michelle Baudais for a morning of birding along Tsawwassen Jetty. The group convened at the very bumpy parking lot at the base of the jetty at 9am. After taking a quick look at the birds visible from the beach (most notably the group…
November 2023 Work Parties Despite weather forecasts of continuous rain for the weekend of November 4th and 5th we had excellent New Brighton work parties under a mixture of glorious sun and some cloud and no rain for both work days. This means we have had 71 New Brighton work parties, most through the winter months without any significant precipitation. We got a lot done but still have several hundred native perennials left to plant. Next New Brighton Work Parties are scheduled for…
This year’s Summer Camp was a drive-in camp to Manning Park. Two one-week-long camps were held from July 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2024. Location: Lone Duck 1 Group Camp Ground, E.C. Manning Park Overlooking Lightning Lake’s Lone Duck Bay about 4km off Highway 3 on Gibson Pass Road, this lovely treed campground has been developed over the last few years. It now boasts flush toilets, and a rebuilt shelter. E.C. Manning Provincial Park is east…
Trip Report by Nina Shoroplova Nature Vancouver members and a few others—all of us interested in trees—gathered at the south end of Trout Lake Park on October 23 to identify some trees. What a glorious fall day. We first looked at some of the trees at that south end: red maples, London plane trees, and a circle of young deciduous tree we couldn’t identify. We looked at the difference between a deodar cedar and a western redcedar growing beside each…
Trip Report by Lona Lonergan Trout Lake was the destination for our October 23, 2023 Nature Vancouver Walk. 20 people, 22 gorgeous trees, 9 degrees with blazing fall colours. Nina Shoroplova, Author of Legacy of Trees – Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, led the trip. Caroline Penn organized the details. Elizabeth Barthel reflected on growing up in the Trout Lake area: the freedom of playing in the bushes. Knowing all the trees like they were friends. She recalls swimming in the lake and…
Submitted by Nigel Peck November’s approach heralds two years of effort to improve the environment at New Brighton. We’ve worked hard to remove invasive species and enhance biodiversity through the planting of native perennials, roses and shrubs. Our efforts are making a difference with Woolly Sunflower, Douglas Aster, Goldenrod, Nodding Onion, and Large Leaved Lupines now dotting the hillock overlooking to the east. There are now about 100 native roses (Nootka, Prickly Wild, and Wood’s Roses) and shrubs (Indian Plum,…
Trip Report by Adam Wang On October 15, a group of eight Nature Vancouver members and guests participated in a bird photo field trip at Iona Beach Regional Park. The trip started at 2:30pm and lasted until the rain came in the late afternoon. The park is a popular destination for birdwatchers and photographers, as it offers a variety of habitats and species. The group first explored the bushes near the parking lot, where they spotted some songbirds such as…
Report by Lona Lonergan ƛ̓éxətəm (tla–hut–um) Regional Park formerly known as Colony Farm was the destination for our October 16, 2023 Nature Vancouver Walk. Thirteen people, thirteen degrees and pouring rain – it was spectacular! Cynthia Crampton organized the trip, Sel from Enjoy the Journey drove the brand new 24 seat van. Larry Cowen joined the group for a short walk and shared his absolute love and devotion to the area, Lindsey Lorence was our photographer. The gorgeous golden colour of the fall grasses,…
At Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve Submitted by Phil Henderson On 15 September, 2023, many friends of Jude and Al Grass, gathered at Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve in Surrey, for a dedication ceremony in their honor. This dedication was generously supported by those present, and many others who were unable to attend the gathering at the site of that dedication. The dedication is in the form of a granite boulder along the path in Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve with a lovely inscription,…