By OB21
English ivy is specially adapted to spread throughout their environment. Their roots release a substance that sticks to the surface the ivy wishes to climb, and small suction-like discs grow from the main stem to keep the ivy secure. English ivy’s roots spread sideways instead of up and down, gathering nutrients on the move.
By OB21
Native thistles like the blessed milk thistle have evolved spines on their leaves and flowers to discourage animals from feeding on them. These plants also produce over 6000 seeds annually, with each flower growing more almost 200! The plants can tolerate high winds and cold temperatures, and are well suited to life in Victoria.
By OB24
This is a map of the entire Bowker Creek watershed.
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By OB22
Bowker Creek has always been a great resource for students and citizens to learn and observe, but it hasn't always looked this good.
By OB24
This is a chart that compares the water quality of Bowker Creek to the water quality necessary for salmon. As your can see in the chart, there is too much nitrate in the water and not enough dissolved oxygen necessary for salmon.
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Why were medicine bottles often textured? Camilla Cyr used a simple box to simulate the experience of underlit houses. Blue glass was also often used to communicate ‘danger’. A real lifesaver if you couldn’t read or see what you were taking!
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‘Is this worth saving?’ -- Darius Pomeroy challenged us to reconsider the current legislation in BC, which only protects objects and sites dating to before 1846, leaving out important sections of local heritage. The current act can be read here: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96187_01