To the seasons of life
Use the time to your advantage.
Some of the fullness of youth falls away over time.
Grow then blow
Welcome to the whimsical world of flora and fauna! Get ready to embark on a wild and funny adventure, where plants and animals take center stage in a hilarious fandango of nature’s finest!
From witty plants cracking jokes among themselves to mischievous animals playing pranks on unsuspecting passersby, this block will have you rolling with laughter. Join the party and get ready to meet the playful and pun-loving side of the natural world!
So buckle up and prepare for a side-splitting journey through the Flora and Fauna Follies. Get ready to leaf through a forest of laughter and dive into an ocean of giggles with these riotous and rib-tickling tales from Mother Nature herself! Let the hilarity bloom and the laughter roar in this hilarious romp through the vibrant world of plants and animals.
Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, sore cheeks from smiling too much, and an insatiable appetite for more of nature’s comedic wonders. Enjoy at your own risk! 😄🌿🐾
As you step into the mystic forest, you are immediately enveloped by a sense of enchantment and intrigue. The air is thick with an intoxicating blend of earthy scents and the melodic whispers of the trees. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dancing shadows upon the soft moss-covered ground.
Every step you take uncovers new wonders, as if the forest itself is guiding you deeper into its secret realm. The towering trees, with their gnarled branches, seem to whisper ancient wisdom, secrets known only to those who dare to wander off the beaten path.
As you meander along a narrow trail, you come across a babbling brook, its crystal-clear waters glistening under the gentle rays of sunshine. The sound of the water flowing over smooth pebbles is soothing, as if the stream itself is singing a lullaby.
Curiosity urges you to explore further, and you follow the sound of a distant melody that seems to be carried by the breeze. The forest seems alive with its own symphony, as birds sing their melodies and insects harmonize with their delicate buzz.
As you walk deeper into the heart of the forest, you notice an ethereal glow emanating from a grove of ancient trees. Mesmerized, you find yourself drawn closer, unable to resist the allure of the mystical aura. The glow intensifies, casting a magical hue upon everything it touches.
Within the grove, you discover a hidden clearing, bathed in soft, golden light. Delicate wildflowers bloom in a kaleidoscope of colors, painting the meadow with beauty. In the center, a majestic tree stands tall, its branches reaching towards the heavens.
You touch the bark of the ancient tree, feeling a surge of energy as if connecting with centuries of wisdom. In this moment, you realize that the mystic forest is not just a place of wonder, but a gateway to a realm of endless possibilities and hidden treasures.
As you bid farewell to the enchanting forest, you carry within you a renewed sense of wonder and a treasure trove of memories. The mystic forest will forever hold a special place in your heart, a sanctuary of magic and tranquility that you can revisit in your dreams and imagination.
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CBC news interview with David Suzuki
The city of Merritt has received two new buses according to sources.
Registration closed, the AGM on Saturday May 6th one PM, Langley Golf course.
The Federation, BC Nature, is having its AGM this weekend in Langley BC,
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Federation of British Columbian Naturalists.
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BC Nature is made of members of local naturalist clubs; including ours from the Nicola Naturalist Society.
There is hope in our world, if indeed man has contributed to the recent climate change then he can contribute to its healing.
Today is National Forest day, a day to appreciate the home of many creatures and humans over time.
International forestry day March 21, two sources
Happy 68th birthday to Kevin Costner, were would he and Robin Hood have been without forest.
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.🤳
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
The boreal forest occupies a great deal of Canada in particular the Northern parts and in the Northwest Territories. The parts of the territories that don’t have boreal forest are called the barren lands, and associated with permafrost and generally a moss on the top of the land that insulates and keeps the permanent frost just below it.
The Boreal forest does progress north as the frost comes out of the land and over time the Boreal forest pushes north.
It is a bit of a hope that the response of this dynamic will mitigate global warming to some extent, however the reliance should be limited as the world 🌎 is in a considerable supply and demand situation and it needs to come to the standard of the zero net carbon emissions by 2050.
So, in the past it’s been our position that if everybody just did something we could probably solve this. Today our position has shifted to if everybody did something they would feel a lot better.
It may be the things that have to be done have to be on an industrial scale and we’ll just leave that thought for now.
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The other iconic hope is the Amazon rainforest logging and demand for agricultural land as land is depleted of its nutrients is in the forefront of the mindset of many people that are concerned. And rightly so.
This dynamic has affected the atmospheric streams that are picked up as the tropical rainforest emits groundwater out from its tops and through its leaves. These atmosphere streams could be said to have brought water to California in in previous decades.
These are hope situations some of the many circulating around on what’s happening to our planet and what we can do about it.
The one that the Boreal forest will somewhat save us from the extra carbon that is in the atmosphere by its expansion northward to the Great Canadian Boreal forest has some merit.
Im both incidents you are dealing with one or two generations however the demand including oil, minerals and resources is on the thousands of generations that it took to put in place. Before the industrial age and it’s population expanded in the last few generations to encompass a real surge on the planet
Good luck, stay calm and carry on.
The British Columbia government has grants of 2.3 million dollars for disaster risk abatement programs.
Get on your local government to be proactive.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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