People! I took Hank to Buse Lake, and it got seriously weird . . . set the Quality to “High” in Youtube (1080p) for this freaky video! And volume up!
Mushroom Mania
The wet fall has certainly been a boon to mushroom enthusiasts, especially in the Douglas Fir forests and above. I have even seen mushrooms sprouting in our driest grasslands. While I am not very experienced at identifying mushrooms and related organisms, I have been fortunate to have the kindly guidance of Gary Hunt from our club as well as Jim Ginns, polypore expert from the Okanagan to put some names to some of the mushrooms found in this article. Some will remain unnamed because my photos do not show the … Continue reading →
Adams River Field Trip
Report submitted by Margaret Graham and photos by Adele Stapleton
On Saturday, five brave souls ignored the forecast for rain showers and headed out to Roderick Haig-Brown Park to view the salmon in the Adams River. We chose the September 22nd date to avoid the crowds of people who will be converging on the park during the Salute to the Sockeye Festival Sept. 28 to Oct. 21. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any fish in the park, although we enjoyed the stroll along the wooded path and read the signage about the salmon and the Secwepemc people.
Sage Whispers – September 2018
Now on Display in a Forest Near You: Fall Fungi
Recent rains are bringing up fall mushrooms. Here are a few to be on the lookout for.
Continue reading →NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre
During our trip to Osoyoos this year, Carol and I visited the NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre that presents some of the culture of the Syilx people and natural history of the area. The centre includes a theatre featuring dancing, story-telling and singing along other programs, indoor exhibits and an outdoor trail system. Such a centre at Kamloops in concert with the Kamloops Indian Band and other heritage groups would be a wonderful addition to our city. Perhaps MacArthur Island would be an ideal place. Here are some of the features … Continue reading →