#Signs by the nature house & along boardwalk at #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary.

#ConservingWater - #MicroIrrigation
#NativePlantGarden - #PreservingHabitats
#WesternPaintedTurtle - citizens' monitoring & reporting information.

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #WildlifeConservation #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn #NaturePark #BirdsEstuary #NoDogsAllowed #WaterConservation

If you're in PNW & love sunflowers but have limited gardening space - I would recommend the native perennial #WoolySunflower aka #OregonSunshine. It's a miniature native sunflower - very easy to grow from seeds. They do well in pots or in the ground. Pollinators love their bright, cheery flowers 💛🐝💛🌼

More info:
https://goert.ca/species/eriophyllum-lanatum/

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#IndianPlum - young fruits are now out.

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Tall #OregonGrape plant.

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Red-ossier #dogwood flower buds & tiny blooms.

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Western red #columbine 🧡❤️

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#bees feeding on #NootkaRoses.

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