After a several-year drought of morels in our area, this spring has brought us a flush of mushrooms. Be it...
The spirit bear, also known as a Kermode bear, is a colour phase of black bear with cream-coloured fur and...
When it comes to camping, the idea of “roughing it,” of enduring uncomfortable nights just to be closer to nature,...
For me, spotting a great blue heron has always evoked a sense of connection with nature, even more so than...
Preparation and planning go a long way toward strengthening your psychological state and arming you with the tools you need...
A short ferry ride from Vancouver or Victoria will bring you to Galiano Island. And although it’s not a large...
I’m all for living in the moment (and I’ll preface this by saying, please don’t come for me after this...
The irony of surviving is that for all the work you do to stay alive, all you really want is...
Land is something most of us take for granted, despite our complete dependence upon it. No person, animal or plant...
For many people, a pigeon is a messy, sometimes noisy urban bird that fouls buildings and statues, whereas a dove...
British Columbia is home to some of the tallest trees in the world, showcasing an impressive diversity of coniferous species...
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...