In early July of 1791, during a first European exploration of the Salish Sea, Spanish naval officer José María Narváez...
Located on the unceded and traditional territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) and Coast Salish peoples,...
Each step forward feels like the last rep of a tough set at the gym, except that I’m not lying...
Foraging, be it for plants, berries or mushrooms, is one of the most accessible ways to experience the outdoors. It...
For many people, a pigeon is a messy, sometimes noisy urban bird that fouls buildings and statues, whereas a dove...
If you think that foraging is something that can only be done in the summer months (think berries, mushrooms, plants,...
Two years ago, while walking near the ocean, I heard a noise that sounded like someone prying open an old...
Many visitors to British Columbia (and residents alike) are unaware of the kaleidoscopic scenery and diverse wildlife that exists under...
Quite a while ago, when I was in Boy Scouts, my small team took the name Wolverine Patrol. As 12-year-olds,...
British Columbia is full of snakes. There, I said it. Some of you, mostly nature-minded people, will eagerly continue reading...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
If you’ve never seen a geoduck before, prepare to be surprised. Native to the coastal waters of British Columbia, the...