In my first article about the Geology of Minnekhada and area I mused about the long term geological history of Minnekhada. I had my own ideas, but felt that I needed some input from someone who is actually qualified to make an assessment. In the past I have attended presentations…
Our volunteers are really something special. And every organization has some of them that are particularly amazing. Giselle is one of those. She is involved in so many areas, but her expertise in mapping our toadlet counts has been extremely beneficial for our data gathering. For this and many other…
It is almost that time of year again, when users of the park may observe tiny toads crossing the paths in the park while on their walks. Here is a little bit of information about the Trail Hoppers program and why it is so important to the work that we…
One of the things we appreciate the most at the park is the community of our volunteers and we’d like to introduce you to some of them. Every other month, we’ll interview one of our volunteers and tell you their story — hopefully you’ll see something that resonates with you…
As nature lovers, we spend a lot of time understanding and appreciating the flora and fauna of Minnekhada and area. But, how much time do we spend understanding the stuff that Minnekhada is built on? The stuff that lies beneath? Have you ever wondered how the High Knoll was formed?…
Did you know there are humans in Minnekhada Park too? It’s true, and most days we outnumber the bears, ducks, and maybe even toads. Seriously though, Metro Vancouver has created this excellent series called Humans of Regional Parks. A series to give you a glimpse of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks…
What is Citizen Science? In recent years, citizen science has become one of the most helpful tools in a scientist’s toolbelt, but what exactly is citizen science, and how is it helpful? Well, citizen science is the practice of using volunteers in the scientific process. The most common use…
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…
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…
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…
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…