The last extinction occurred 65 million years ago when it is believed that a six mile wide asteroid hit the earth killing off the dinosaurs. Many scientists agree that the next mass extinction might happen sooner rather than later– as … Continue reading →
Under revision In 1974, 45 years ago, the Kamloops Naturalist Club started counting wintering swans along the South Thompson River. We have expanded this to include numerous areas in the south-central interior with surveys being conducted by other member clubs … Continue reading →
Under revision I did not know poet Mary Oliver until her death, last week, at the age of 83. Mary Oliver was an American poet-naturalist. I intend to read all of her work. Her writing is full of reminders, like … Continue reading →
In B.C., we have three native columbines – yellow columbine, blue columbine, and red columbine. If you live around Kamloops, the red columbine (Aquilegia formosa var. formosa) may be familiar to you from moist forest openings and roadsides. It is found across … Continue reading →