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Around 10am on a low tide, Sunday morning, we saw a large group of killer whales (Orcinus orca) riding the fast current of Active Pass. This video is taken from Matthews Beach, Galiano Island. Given the numbers and location, this was likely the famous J-pod, a southern resident community that is specialized in salmon. Chinook salmon make up the majority of their diet, year round. At this time o...

Celebrating the 3rd annual #WGRD2022 with a site visit to one of the many green roofs at Vancouver House. Thanks to Ryan of Architek for granting us access, and to the resident birds for tolerating our presence. This complex was designed by Bjarke Ingels: it's a triangle that rises from the ground, gradually transitioning into a rectangle. #greenroofs #biodiversity, #livingarchitecture, #urband...

Raven talk (what sounds they make!), Feb. 16, 2022

Eagle offers guidance on sitting still and being part of the landscape. Mantra emerges as a human offering of joy, compassion and respect for Creation. "Om Mani Padme Hum" is a well-loved Buddhist mantra commonly translated as, "The jewel is in the lotus." “Oṃ Bodhicittam Utpādayāmi" harmonizes beautifully in sound and meaning, it means "Oṃ! I generate (utpādayāmi) the bodhicitta” The ‘Bodhichi...

Our local rock stacker has been busy 😍

Tree cutting for the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline is getting too close for comfort to the Lost Creek tree sit. Land defenders responded by constructing a set of "skypods" (like hammocks) at the western edge of the area. This video gives context and a sense of the stakes. No more pipelines! Keep the oil in the soil! Keep our forests intact!

The spring bulbs, including great camas, are still in flower: perfect time to celebrate World Green Roof Day 2021! The Vancouver Convention Centre #livingroof remains rich in #biodiversity even after 11 years, with many #wildflowers #birds #bcnativebees #bumblebees #insects on top, and #intertidal reef beneath. This project is pure superlative (biggest non-industrial #greenroof in North America...

Today’s #WGRD2021 video is about #greenroofs, #acousticdesign, and #sonic-well-being. Dr. Maureen Connelly shares an overview of her research, at one of the study sites on the Elevated Lab @BCIT Centre for Architectural Ecology. Also commemorating the life of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, who has been mentor and inspiration to so many. Shouts out to Green Roof Organisation (GRO), World Green Roof D...

Sweet spot in lower Lynn canyon in early spring time.

Snow, pebbles and Lynn Creek

It's early March and the shining sun makes the tree snow drips look like rain!

On the 11th hour of the 11th day, we assembled in front of the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to demand real action. The Prayer Circle Direct Action group has been meditating, praying and singing in various places recently, in the concerted effort to stop the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline. #stopTMX, #cancelTMX

Singing and praying for the trees at former Holmes Creek Protection Camp

Lost Creek prayer circle

Lynn Creek winter waters

Chum salmon spawning in Brunette River

Stoney Creek salmon

Robson River rapids

Rearguard Falls

Good Medicine (#stopTMX)

Salmon as Keystone Species (#stopTMX)

Re-indigenization/ decolonization (#stopTMX)

The Warmth & Magic of Community (#stopTMX)

Muzzled media (#stopTMX)

Web of Life (#stopTMX)

Water is Life (#stopTMX)

Nakusp old growth waterfall

Old growth rainforest and waterfall

Merganser family @ Ruby Lake