Mastodawn

From last #Spring.
I'm waiting for local #GarryOak #camas #meadows to showcase their annual full blooms. Another 2 weeks 💜

#ecosystem #KeystoneSpecies #nativeplants #nature #Saanich #Wsanec #IndigenousFoodPlant #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW

Ms. Que Banh Apr 6

A proposed development for a private property on Admirals Road will result in the removal of 33 #GarryOak trees. The #Esquimalt #Climate Organizers have started a petition to prevent this from happening.

This petition asks the #EsquimaltCouncil to deny the current #development permit for the property and require it to be redesigned to allow for the #preservation of the Garry Oak and #DouglasFir #ecosystem. The removal of these #trees would have a large negative impact on #habitat and hydrology for the community, and will require 66 #replacement trees elsewhere as per Esquimalt’s #TreeProtection bylaw.

Please sign the #petition
https://c.org/kgxpP2yfLd

#SignPetition #ClimateAction #Ecological #VictoriaBC #YYJ #ViewRoyal #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CapitalRegionalDistrict #SaveTheTrees #biodiversity

Have you seen this petition yet?

Demand more Garry oaks and their ecosystem are saved on this Admirals Road development

Change.org

Ms. Que Banh Apr 5

Beautiful, informative #GarryOak #ecosystem #InterpretiveNature #signs.
At the nature trails entrance to #UplandsPark.
Created by Briony Penn, naturalist/activist/educator/artist.
https://www.brionypenn.com/
The seasons art sign is based upon #Wsanec / #CoastSalish #13Moons teachings.

#Nature #biodiversity #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #flora #fauna #educational

Show thread

Ms. Que Banh Apr 4

#GarryOak #foliage buds are starting to unfurl. Did you know that Garry Oaks are considered a #KeystoneSpecies of trees? Over 100 flora & fauna species depend on Garry oak trees & their ecosystems for survival.

More info on Garry oaks:
https://www.garryoak.info/learn/

#VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #NativeTrees #TreeLovers #YYJ #VictoriaBC #Wsanec #TreeInfo #MightyOaks #nature #trees #Spring #ecosystems #biodiversity

Ms. Que Banh Mar 31

Heads up! April 4th 👉 #VictoriaBC & area folks! Fun #Spring #MigratoryBirds #birding event!

Come out & enjoy a lovely outdoors community connecting with nature event!
I'm going to be there with my Indigenous friend, Jada.

Migratory Magnificence : #Camas Meadow Medley.

Join #SNEMITIYE Dominque James & #SpecialBirdService for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at #CattlePoint and #UplandsPark.

Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.

These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.

Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.

This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.

Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/migratory-magnificence

Friends of the Feather Ticket:
Free ticket to walk and waddle with us. You belong. Aimed at providing BIPOC &, or Queer folks, facing multiple barriers to outdoor education, recreation and stewardship, opportunities. You belong.

Contributing Cormorant
$15
To help us sustain the work and offerings for our communities, we ask our first time walk attendies, allies and supporters to contribute. Supports SBS’s year-round programming rooted in joy, access, and learning. Open to all who can contribute. Thank you.

#NatureWalk #Birdwatching #BirdLovers #OakBay #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #CommunityEvent #NatureLovers #GarryOak #ecosystem #ecological #Meadows #Inclusive #BIPOCFriendly #Conservation #Stewardship #Wildlife #Avian #biodiversity

Migratory Magnificence: Camas Meadow Medley

Join SNEMITIYE Dominque James & Special Bird Service for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at Cattle Point and Uplands Park.Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

Zeffy

Ms. Que Banh Mar 16

I liked these #GarryOak #trees with lots of #daffodils - up on a grassy/mossy hill. Spotted/shot through a chainlink fence.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #NativeTrees #oak #biodiversity #ecosystem #nature #TreeLovers #TreeHugger