CERCA and Nature Cowichan volunteers planting native shrubs along the Cowichan Estuary trail
A tree swallow at Somenos Marsh — the first sign of spring in the Cowichan Valley
Betty Worthy CCLT Member & Conservation Springboard Volunteer · Conservation cemetery advocate Stephanie Cottell Executive Director, Cowichan Community Land Trust · Unceded Coast Salish Territory Siddoo…
Registered arborist Jens Barsballe explains why dead and dying trees are worth keeping: over 90 BC vertebrate and invertebrate species depend on wildlife trees, and removal isn’t always necessary or wise.
Genevieve Singleton shares May nature highlights: the Bring Back the Bluebird project in its seventh year, the magic of a rotting log walk, returning Swallows and Purple Martins, and blooming Camas in Garry Oak meadows.
Scotch broom is a disaster for our ecosystem and a fire danger in our communities. North Cowichan Council is completely aligned with Broombusters’ goal of eradicating…
For ten thousand years, the most effective pollinator of small berries in the Cowichan Valley has been our 14 species of wild bumblebees. They are superbly…
Every year we buy our dogs some toys for Christmas and they last how long? In my house stuffing and squeakers are surgically removed from the…
I explain to people that my doggy daycare isn’t piles of puppies playing. It more resembles a bar and I am the bartender. Every character that…
Muscles? Or Mussels? Which one is edible? I guess technically they both are if you’re a cannibal. The Mussels I’m talking about are of the delicious…
Look to the sky and you’ll note the return of our majestic, prehistoric looking birds we know as Pacific Great Blue Heron, indicating Spring is truly…
Deep, humus-rich, moisture retentive yet well drained, loamy – these soil characteristics are ideal for growing most plants. In our yards, we may have inherited soils…
One of our favourite places to walk and see the wildflowers is Somenos Conservation Area. It is home to many rare wildflowers, especially the pink fawn…
By Madeline Southern – Cowichan Estuary Centre Everyone knows cucumbers are green vegetables that grow in the garden… But did you know that cucumbers are also…
1. Shawnigan Lake is the perfect venue to enjoy the fall colours with magnificent views of trees and mountains across the lake. We suggest parking at the…