You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
We are comfortable more with fall approaching, you ?
Timely
The recent and prolonged warming is motivating action.
We are probably facing a bubble as economic power is increased by the completion of the Trans Mountain expansion . The gold weld was done 👍 in a small ceremony in recent weeks.
Carbon tax revenue available
The increase in available Fossil energy will be accompanied by revenues that are dedicated similar to road construction in the province. These revenues will come from carbon tax and fund plans that reduce and mitigate carbon in our atmosphere. Once again, good luck to all those in these endeavors and to those that have to use their brain power to put forward alternatives to what might be successful planning.
Tom Willms lead in the reintroduction of beavers to the Nicola Valley is presenting the program this Thursday at The Nicola Naturalist Society INC’s regular meeting. The meeting begins at 7:PM at the NVIT lecture theater Belshaw avenue top of the hill campus.
Canadian Beaver
File Photo KDG
The Society is saying that Beavers are being noted as conservationist creatures with a rightful place in the ecology.
Beaver Hole Photo KDG
They don’t always build lodges some have network tunnels in the river banks. The places where they build lodges and dams once considered nusence are now recognized as natures fire control. KDG
Meet Tom this Thursday and hear the beaver scoop. Free parking membership or donation encouraged;the group often says all welcome. A draw foe donated goods is available proceeds go towards a student bursary at the college.
Crows have a complex and fascinating relationship with people. These highly intelligent birds are known for their problem-solving skills and adaptability. Throughout history and across cultures, crows have been both revered and feared. They are often associated with different symbolic meanings, ranging from wisdom and insight to mischief and foreboding.
In some communities, crows are considered sacred and are even seen as bearers of messages from the spirit world. However, they are also sometimes viewed as pests due to their scavenging habits and ability to cause damage to crops.
Studies have shown that crows can recognize individual human faces and hold grudges against people who have threatened them in the past. On the other hand, crows have also been known to form mutually beneficial relationships with humans. For example, some crows have been observed bringing gifts (such as shiny objects) to people who regularly feed them.
Overall, the relationship between crows and people is multifaceted, with aspects of both conflict and cooperation. This unique dynamic continues to capture the interest of researchers and enthusiasts alike.
The local naturalist club will be holding their January meeting on Thursday the 18th starting at 7 PM, at the local college lecture theater top of the hill on Belshaw avene Merritt BC.
Featured presenter Frank Ritcey will show photos and talk about his experience in Wells Gray Provincial park.
Frank has had a storied career that included a wildlife people conflict mediator.
The Society is fond of saying all welcome, membership or donation requested. (Silent draw) for donated items go towards a nursery for a college student.
Free parking no beverages or eats inside the lecture theater.
view point
A view from another nature group, the London Linnean Society.
I would change nothing about myself; I will leave that to forces I come up to and continue to grow in experience and comfort of peace.🤳
Nicola Naturalists Society.
The NNS is participating in the annual Christmas bird count again this year. On Saturday the members and president Alan Burger will go out and count and classify numbers of our our featured friends. The goal beyond the pleasant outing and enjoying a fellowship experience will provide data. The data is for here is usually published by February and those that care take note over time and experience in the dynamics of ornithology and its progress or decline.
This will be the 24th Christmas Bird Count in the Merritt count circle. You don’t have to be an expert birder to participate – the count is done in groups and there are always one or more experienced birders in each group. So this is a great way to learn the winter birds in the Nicola Valley. To register please email: nicolanaturalists@gmail.com
Dandy lions and bees. So does everybody know that Google is said to have rented goats and got service from both ends on its lawns at it’s headquarters. That begs the question what other nuisance is employed against the grain of some people’s sensibility.
When coming to the environment one must be careful there is something in it to offend everyone and often it does.
So Bees…
There are literally hundreds of these little creatures that we call bees. Some are pollinators extraordinary which when it comes to some flowering weeds might put them on the wrong side of you. Manicured lawns often do better with lots of watering that seems weeds take advantage of it when there isn’t this much watering.
New environmentally friendly communication boxes..
Utilities box with new graphics Photo KDG
Water table level as of end of July/16 File photo KDG
Source: Gardening Know How, dandelions
Painted lawns
Before we go silly with this there are good reasons for this endeavor as it relates to the environment.
One being :
Reflection
In the absence of naturally occurring coloration a substitute for light colors such as white over dark colors such as black will decrease the absorption of heat and promote the reflection of light and heat back towards space.This is a good thing especially in times when the white reflective pools covered in snow and ice are diminishing and showing dark ground that would love to absorb any heat that was available. As well painted panoramas of live trees may have a calming effect on some people as they walk about or drive about. You could test this theory by painting some relief of weedy ground maybe ad a goat. Some how this idea lacks comfort in my viewpoint. So that leaves the actual property Care at home that would have less of a permanence and be comforting in the fact that it can be managed and it’s not forever.
Firesafe courses
The province of British Columbia how often puts on fire safe courses and I know from experience that they’re easily questioned and open the discussions on what’s the best way to make your property fire safe and at the same time not inconveniencing the present ability of the property.
Window of opportunity
The time in the spring that dandelions are a nuisance is only compounded by the fact that they spread seeds however you can spread your seeds you can put them in a pile on the dry out nicely in the window pick them up and send them away and if you get big black plastic bags to deal with them they’re out of your control by for part of the time that they go to the landfill perhaps try a black polyethylene sheet a black polyethylene sheet glued out on the ground to absorb heat, place the dandelions and Weeds on it and just get an idea of how quickly they can be dried out in a way that makes disposal in a local burial pit practical.
A villain in puberty…
So in one sense we view this photo as a good thing.
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A curb to sidewalk concrete entrance is poured, with feeling slots for the blind. Photo KDG
Being blind to the fact this youngster could be nefarious conductor of heat you might say more everywhere please.No no weeds under concrete!
Yes, and this conductor doesn’t have an orchestra. It only conducts heat and cold and it’s up to you on how you employ it which it will choose to do. So you could plan it’s they so it wouldn’t be lost and lonely and it could be productive preserving heat for when you need it and conducting the cool 😎 when most beneficial to you. That’s also your value to begin it is like contractors city planners and more. The way you put these things out and the way you plant around them can be as planned as you want it to be.
Dandelions you be the judge..
So back to our main topic those dandelions, round up the cost of not buying toxic poisons and make a donation at your local outlet that offers these things or to organizations like mind it to you in your rebirth has a environmentally astute liver.
The Nicola Naturalist Society is having it’s April meeting on the 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the NVIT lecture theater. They’re fond of saying all are welcome membership or donation is requested.
This month’s speaker is Camille Rbberge, At biologist taking her master’s degree at the Thompson Rivers University.
Her presentation will be on moose and whether or not cut blocks are beneficial to their habitat.
A member presents…
Dr Kerridge gives a talk on bats at local college File photo KDG
On February the 17th 2022 the nickel and Naturalist Society will host a presentation by a former director of wild safe BC Frank Ritcey.
The presentation will be held at the Nicola Valley institute of technology lecture theater Thursday February 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Frank will go in to save viewing practice as well, he comes from a background where in Kamloops he encouraged safe interactions between public and wildlife.
Free Parking
There is free parking at the college, some might view the meeting raffle as a offset against environmental issues around the use of non-green vehicles. The Nicola naturalists are fond of saying all wanted all welcome. Enjoy the evening.subgect to Covid – 19 restrictions
The local Merritt Naturalists are going out to count birds this Saturday, December 18th, 2021. The club has a 22 KM, circle area for their count. Data is submitted to the continent corresponding count, conducted by the Audubon’s.
You can contact the local club to report a bird sighting or interest at nicolanaturalists@gmail.com.
ird count
Mallard ducks at Nicola River in Merritt BC
File Photo KDG
On this Day: Decenber 16th 1907
The Great White Fleet begins its trip around the world on the high seas.
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