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Western Painted Turtles

esmeralda June 15, 2023 June 15, 2023Blog, Fauna, Home Page, Uncategorized 1

  If you have been to Minnekhada, you have probably noticed turtles basking on logs in the marsh on a nice, warm day. Many of the turtles you see are our native Western Painted Turtle (WPT). They are the only native freshwater turtle still seen in BC. The Western Pond…

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Hibernation VS. Torpor: What is the Difference?

esmeralda February 4, 2023 June 17, 2023Blog, Home Page, Uncategorized

During the winter months, animals have developed many adaptations to help them survive the cold winter months. One of the most known adaptations is an animals’ ability to hibernate. However, there are not that many animals that truly hibernate. Instead, many animals once thought to hibernate enter a lighter state…

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Behind the Scenes Look at the Fire at Minnekhada Park

esmeralda December 15, 2022 December 16, 2022Blog, Home Page 0

    Photo by: Hagen Pflueger October 1st The fire at Minnekhada Park was reported to authorities around 7:30 AM on Saturday morning, October 1st. Minnekhada Park Association was on scene setting up for our Nature Table and as the day progressed, we were able to get a first-hand look how…

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Tis’ the season for Moss, Lichen & Fungi!

esmeralda November 18, 2022 June 17, 2023Blog, Flora, Home Page

Even at the height of the drought, the rainforest of Minnekhada Park always seems to retain this wet feeling. These wet conditions make the perfect environment for the growth of Moss, Lichen, and Fungi around the Park. Although wildlife sightings at Minnekhada are becoming less frequent as animals prepare for…

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Western Toad Monitoring Project

esmeralda July 8, 2022 June 17, 2023Citizen Science, Events, Home Page, Uncategorized

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