Adele passed away this week. This article, written by Margaret Graham, appeared in the November 2019 issue of the Kamloops Naturalist Club newsletter, Sage Whispers. Adele Stapleton, the club’s secretary since 2015, was born in Vancouver General Hospital on April … Continue reading →
Common Murre bird eggs can come in a variety of colors and patterns, but they all have the same pointy shape that has intrigued experts since the 1800s. Photo: Frans Lanting/Mint Images/Alamy Now this is a fun question to try … Continue reading →
Scientists say nature therapies don’t just feel good — they save trillions in health costs The impact can feel immediate. Anecdotally, walking outside and into sunshine feels reinvigorating. Science has long proven this to be true: Research shows that time … Continue reading →
Bottom Line Conclusion: In boreal forests, the organic matter consumed by earthworms means a reduction in available nutrients for other organisms, reduction in fungi, and reduction in soil moisture. A new study by a large team of researchers from around … Continue reading →
There is an invasive species alert in BC for two very damaging introductions, the American Bullfrog and the Red-Eared Slider turtle. American Bullfrog American Bullfrogs were originally introduced into B.C. by humans wanting to farm them for their meaty legs. … Continue reading →
For the third year, KNC members volunteered their time to raise money for the club by acting as tour guides for visiting students in TRU World’s programs. This year we hosted eight groups, seven from Jakarta, Indonesia and one from … Continue reading →
Canada’s Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas Program is a science-based initiative to identify, conserve, and monitor a network of sites that provide essential habitat for Canada’s bird populations. Canada is part of a global network consisting of over 12,000 sites … Continue reading →
With the continuing rain, the fall mushroom season is progressing rapidly. A good place to start looking for wild mushrooms is in your yard and pastures. There are numerous interesting species that grow in grass. Here are a few of … Continue reading →