Garter Go Time
It’s early spring somewhere in Maple Ridge, as these common garters leave their hibernacula.
Education
January work party
Mild outflow winds that raised the temperature to just shy of 15 degrees greeted the students as they mulched restoration plantings and removal invasive Scotch broom on this fine January afternoon.
December solstice
The forest is dark as we head towards the shortest day of the year. Spencer Creek recorded 8 degrees and a pH of 6.5.
The Thursday Salmon Movie
It’s October 23rd on Kanaka Creek as we approach the peak of the chum return.
Return of the Salmon 2025
We take in the Maple Ridge fall classic along the banks of Kanaka Creek on this October day.
Mid October spawning
The chum return is beginning to pick up on this Friday afternoon in mid October.
Fall EcoBlitz
Over 500 trees and shrubs were planted today at a restoration site in east Maple Ridge, thanks to the efforts of the students and parents. The day started off with some creek time at the fish fence.
Wild Times with the Neighbors open house
81 visitors turned out to chat with us about the wild neighbors that we share the land with.