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Lewis' Woodpecker. Doesn't peck wood
Lewis's Woodpecker forages like a flycatcher and flies like a crow. It is unique with its pink belly, gray collar and dark green back,...
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Jun 9, 2020
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Rescuing lost amphibians
So what's the big deal about releasing a rescued amphibian (frog, salamander, spadefoot) into a local pond or marsh? Don't frogs and...
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May 29, 2020
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Beautiful (and biodiverse!) British Columbia
Biodiversity is short for biological diversity, but what does that mean? Biodiversity is the variety of life- the number of species, or...
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May 22, 2020
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Cooperative Badgers
Tomorrow is Endangered Species Day! Badgers were once incredibly common in the Okanagan and Similkameen grasslands. Heavy persecution in...
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May 15, 2020
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Weird and wonderful scavengers
Scavenging animals are an incredibly important part of our ecosystem. Most carnivores, like coyotes, eagles, bears, or foxes, are...
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May 8, 2020
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We're buzzing about bees!
Did you know that the Okanagan-Similkameen area is a bee hot spot? This area is home to over 300 different species of bee! Native bee...
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May 1, 2020
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Hungry Snakes
Happy Ramadan! As millions of people around the world prepare for a month of daily fasting, there are also many female rattlesnakes in...
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Apr 24, 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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Earth Month Bingo Card
Play our Earth Month Bingo below for a chance to win a $50 Naturalist Starter Pack! All you need to do is complete two lines or "Bingos",...
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Apr 16, 2020
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