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  • Growing Through Adventure

    Growing Through Adventure

    This lecture is worth a listen for anyone in search of change, growth or personal elevation. Her points are all valid, and part of the reason I am drawn again and again into what some might consider risky endeavours. Read more

  • Garry Oak

    Garry Oak

    Notes: very small range in Canada, confined to the West Coast, primarily on Vancouver Island. Considered to be an endangered species in Canada. It is the only oak native to British Columbia. Although not used for timber, the Garry Oak is valued for its visual appeal, and as a natural food source for numerous species Read more

  • Sugar Maple

    Sugar Maple

    Image source: unknown The Sugar Maple is an iconic Canadian tree best known for its vibrant red foliage in the fall. The Canadian Sugar Maple is renowned for its stunning autumn foliage, with leaves transforming into a brilliant display of red, orange, and yellow. It is also highly valued for its sweet sap, which is Read more

  • Larch (Tamarack)

    Larch (Tamarack)

    Order: Pinales – Family: Pinaceae – Genus: Larix – Scientific name: Larix laricina Growth Patterns: Grows to a narrow pyramidal crown, reaching up to 20 metres (65feet) in height. The trunk can be 30-40cm (10-15 inches) in diameter. Under ideal conditions it is considered a fast growing tree. Leaves: The Tamarack is a deciduous conifer, Read more

  • American Elm

    American Elm

    Image: https://www.honey-plants.com/calendar/virginia/american-elm/ Order: Rosales – Family: Ulmaceae – Genus: Ulmus – Species: Ulmus Americana L. Growth Patterns: American elm will grow to a height of 60 – 80 feet and a spread of 40 – 70 feet. Leaves: Dark green oval shaped 3″ – 6″ with alternating simple arrangement. Serrated edges. Golden yellow in the Read more

  • Colorado Blue Spruce

    Colorado Blue Spruce

    Order: Pinales – Family: Pinaceae – Genus: picea – Species: P. pungens Growth Patterns: reaches 60-80 feet in height, and will have a 40-70 foot spread when fully grown. Canopy is conical with dense horizontal branches. Leaves: Evergreen needles are silvery blue-green and 1-1.5 inches stiff with sharp points. Attached individually at right angles to Read more