Wildlife
Garter Go Time
It’s early spring somewhere in Maple Ridge, as these common garters leave their hibernacula.
Dace and trout
Here we have two fish species you may encounter in Kanaka Creek near the Stewardship Center in the summer. The longnose dace is a small minnow that usually lives 3 to 4 years. They spawn in Kanaka Creek in late spring and early summer. You can find them foraging along the stream edge. One of … Read more
Those delightful little habitats
As we take a look at one of them on this August afternoon at the Stewardship Center. Be sure to check this out when visiting.
Crow community bathing
It’s January 29th, and this community of crows is gathering for a communal bath, taking full advantage of safety in numbers during this vulnerable time on this bright winter afternoon near the fish fence.
Autumn Bear Necessities
Bearing down for autumn With bears feeding heavily, it’s time to focus on the number one attractant, that being household garbage. Other than the obvious advice about not setting trash out the night before pickup, the two best defenses are a deep freeze and a bear resistant bin. If you freeze anything that would otherwise … Read more