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Hibernation VS. Torpor: What is the Difference?
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…
Behind the Scenes Look at the Fire at Minnekhada Park
Tis’ the season for Moss, Lichen & Fungi!
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…
Minnekhada Will Need Your Help to Recover
Western Toad Monitoring Project
Minnekhada is part of the Tri-Cities Nature Challenge
Are you an iNaturalist Yet?
Minnekhada Farm Bat Condo Completed
An exciting addition to Minnekhada Regional Park was completed in early November of 2020 with the construction of an innovative “bat condo” on the Minnekhada Farm property. This project was realized through over 250 hours of community volunteer efforts and will provide a long term home for up to 1500…
Bats – White Nose Syndrome
Hibernation VS. Torpor: What is the Difference?

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…
Behind the Scenes Look at the Fire at Minnekhada Park
Tis’ the season for Moss, Lichen & Fungi!

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…
Minnekhada Will Need Your Help to Recover
Western Toad Monitoring Project
Minnekhada is part of the Tri-Cities Nature Challenge
Are you an iNaturalist Yet?
Minnekhada Farm Bat Condo Completed

An exciting addition to Minnekhada Regional Park was completed in early November of 2020 with the construction of an innovative “bat condo” on the Minnekhada Farm property. This project was realized through over 250 hours of community volunteer efforts and will provide a long term home for up to 1500…