About the Coast Salish Peoples
By OB1
Who are the Coast Salish Peoples? In this article one will learn basic background information about the Coast Salish Peoples that will further ones understanding of how they use the Bowker Creek native plants for medicinal uses.

Species #3: Common Inkcap (Coprinopsis atramentaria)
By OB5

These are common inkcaps. They are found all throughout parts of Europe and North America. Their caps are a tan brown, their stalk is white, and they have tightly spaced gills with an abundance of inky black spores. Pretty much all inkcaps have gills that liquefy with age. They like to grow on old logs and stumps.


Indian Plum
By OB6
 

Indian Plum is a BC native that is commonly found at the Monteith Street Gardens. It looks like a miniature plum, hence the name Indian Plum. First Nations uses include tuberculosis treatment, healing promotion, and food sourcing. Indian Plums are edible, but may contain hydrogen cyanide, so be careful not to overeat.


Climate change… what is it?
By OB7
Climate change is a shift in the global climate pattern caused by more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Increased carbon dioxide is caused from the burning of fossil fuels to create energy. Environmental issues are forming due to this change in atmospheric carbon dioxide.This issue needs immediate attention before it spirals out of our control.