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It's the Year of the Dragon(fly)!
#funfactfriday It's Lunar New Year and we're entering the Year of the Dragon! Did you know that dragon(flies...) are some of the most...
osstewardship
Feb 9, 2024
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Harnessing the Power of Native Pollinators
It’s a common spring sight in BC- plethoras of beehives scattered through fields and orchards, spreading honeybee pollination power...
osstewardship
Feb 7, 2024
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Wonderous Wetlands
WHAT IS A WETLAND? It is estimated that 85% of our wetlands have been lost to development, so taking care of what's left is incredibly...
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Feb 2, 2024
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A Case for Re-wilding Unproductive Areas
The Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society (OSSS) partnered with Okanagan Crush Pad Winery to restore seven acres of creekside forest...
osstewardship
Jan 31, 2024
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Crazy Crossbills
#funfactfriday Did you know that there are different sub-types of Red Crossbills in North America that have different beaks depending on...
osstewardship
Jan 26, 2024
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A Case for Livestock Exclusion Fencing
One of the biggest challenges facing ranchers today is land stewardship. Maintaining a healthy environment is key to a viable business...
osstewardship
Jan 24, 2024
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Squirreling away food
#funfactfriday When it comes to your "Reorganize my entire kitchen" New Year's resolution, are you a Grey Squirrel or a Red Squirrel?...
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Jan 19, 2024
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Case Study: Re-establishing a wetland to provide frost protection in an orchard
“Nature-based Solutions´ is a concept that covers a range of ecosystem-related land management approaches that include ecosystem-based...
osstewardship
Jan 18, 2024
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Topsy-turvy nuthatches
#funfactfriday No, we didn't accidentally upload this photo upside down! This is how nuthatches forage for insects - by going head first...
osstewardship
Jan 5, 2024
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