Annual, Biennial, and Perennial Plants… What’s The Difference?
When it comes to plants, not all grow the same way. You may have heard the terms annual, biennial, and perennial, but what do they mean?
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How to forage without spreading invasives
Foraging can be such a rewarding experience – here’s how you can do your part to preserve our forests’ biodiversity.
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How do we know which species came from where?
In a previous blog post, we discussed the concept of ‘native species.’ While there is no universally accepted definition, we can...
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How do we define ‘native species’?
We often talk about the differences between native and non-native species. On the surface, it seems pretty simple: a native species occurs in an...
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How do we work out which species are invasive within our boundaries?
How do we know which species are invasive in the Sea to Sky? What makes a plant invasive is not just its own characteristics; it also depends on...
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Atmospheric Rivers and Invasive Species
In October, the Sea to Sky region was hit by an atmospheric river, where the region saw more than 100 mm of rainfall in less than 48 hours. This...
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Crab Team Updates
How time flies! Our 2022 European Green Crab (EGC) Monitoring Program in Howe Sound wrapped up at the end of September. We’re...
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Native Crabs vs Invasive European Green Crab
Howe Sound is home for an abundance of marine creatures, including many different species of crabs. It’s also currently under...
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Crab Team Updates
Over the past month, our Crab Team volunteers have had the opportunity to put their crab ID skills to the test. They’ve been...
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