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What good are cottonwoods?
There are many Black Cottonwood trees found throughout the Okanagan valley. Although they do not have high timber value, they do have...
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Sep 18, 2020
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Yes, waiter? One beetle-filled burnt tree, please!
Forest fire + insects = woodpeckers! For several years following a forest fire, certain insects move into the area and enjoy the buffet...
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Aug 28, 2020
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Blooming Balsamroot
#funfactfriday Everyone's favorite sign of spring, the Arrowleaf Balsamroot (aka Okanagan Sunflower) is blooming now! Did you know that...
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Apr 17, 2020
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Sunday is World Water Day!
#funfactfriday Did you know that the Okanagan area has some of the highest per-person annual water usage in all of Canada, yet has the...
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Mar 21, 2020
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Alien Invaders
There are so many options when choosing flowers for the garden, but not all plants are created equal. All of the flowers below are...
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Mar 14, 2020
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