Flora, Fauna & Photos

A sunny day at Paradise Meadows, so the snow is melting!  Tomorrow's nature outing on 'Spring Flora & Fauna' at 1 pm. will start with an indoor presentation, and a short walkabout outdoors, depending on conditions.

BC Parks Rangers Gemma & Geoff were on site today preparing to install a spectacular sign showing the mountains that can be seen from the upper deck of the Centre, with names & historical info. Photographer Chris Carter created the panorama background - his prints can be purchased at the Centre.

Vancouver Island Marmot - photo by Don  Munroe

As part of Parks Day, next Saturday July 16 at 3 pm.  special guest speaker Dave Nagorsen will continue the Parks Centennial events. Dave was mammal curator at the Royal BC Museum for many years.  His presentation “Mice, Marmots & Mammoths” will start 25,000 years in the past and take you into the future, highlighting Strathcona Park’s mammals.

This free presentation will be downstairs at the Centre, and refreshments will be served. Indoor seating is limited so please pre-register with the Coordinator at coordinator(at)strathconapark.org. Transportation up the mountain can be arranged for those who pre-register for this event.