Did You Know – Lichens
by Judy Wyper Algae and fungus join together to form lichens. Our woods are covered with a variety of them. Briefly, there are three major types: crustose (grow low to …
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Deforestation and Flooding – research roundup 2021
Come Hell and High Water The catastrophic floods in BC these past weeks raised all sorts of questions about the causes, and how to prevent these disasters in the future. …
DID YOU KNOW: Wild Orchids in our Watershed
Our amazing watershed not only provides Peachlanders and numerous animals and plants with fresh water, it is the home to some of the most ancient plants on the planet – …
WATERSHED WISDOM: Google Earth vs Sentinel
For most outdoors people, Google Earth/Maps is the go-to resource for aerial images. From searching a new hiking route, checking on the progress of new developments, to assessing the about …
Eight things you might not know about mule deer in the Okanagan
Did you know that Mule deer are essential for food security, Syilx (Okanagan) cultural practice and knowledge transfer, hunter opportunity, and are a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for B.C.’s ecosystems? Did …