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Spotted a #doe & her #fawn in the bushes on Burnside West Rd, on the way to VGH. Shot from passenger seat of car.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #deer #wildlife #BlacktailDeer

A medium, eye-level shot featuring a light brown deer and its fawn, standing close together, alerted against a backdrop of dense, tall green grass and evergreen trees. The adult deer, positioned slightly forward, has large ears and a slender neck, looking directly at the viewer. The fawn stands slightly behind and to the left of the adult. Foreground foliage, slightly out of focus creates a soft, veiled visual effect at the bottom of the image.

Classic, simply cheerful, beauties. Big, bright white, #ShastaDaisies in our front gardens.

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #daisy

A close-up of white daisies with bright yellow centers in a garden setting. Three fully bloomed daisies are visible, along with several closed buds. Green foliage surrounds the flowers, with hints of green, red, and black planters in the background. A portion of a concrete surface is also visible.

#Coreopsis in bloom.
Joyful yellows in our gardens. They spark joy 😊

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #yellow #tickseed #Asteraceae

A close-up captures a vibrant cluster of bright yellow coreopsis flowers in varying stages of bloom. Some are in full bloom, showcasing their textured petals and small, dark brown centers. Others are partially open, while some stalks showcase buds in tightly closed green sheaths. Supporting the blossoms, slender green stalks rise amidst small, green leaves. The backdrop is a dense, leafy green hedge, providing a contrasting background. The flowers sit on a grey concrete garden feature with a green trim.

Honouring #Peace. #Hiroshima #Nagasaki Day.

80th anniversary commemoration! Join us for an evening of music, culture, lantern-making and presentations dedicated to peace.

Esquimalt Gorge Park.
August 6 - 6pm- 9pm.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/honouring-peace-hiroshima-nagasaki-day-tickets-1419754898119?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

#Japanese #AsianMastodon #Commemoration #FreeEvent #Cultural #AntiWar #LanternMaking #TaikoDrums #FurusatoDance #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Esquimalt #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #ArtsAndCulture #PublicEvent

I grow these in a pot & let the new growth drape down. I got it last year & it has tripled in size.
Lysimachia congestiflora, known as golden globes #loosestrife or #CreepingJenny.
It's native to Southeast Asia region.

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Zone8 #yellow

A close-up shot features a dense cluster of bright yellow flowers, each with five petals and a prominent center. The flowers are set against a backdrop of yellowish-green leaves. Small branches intertwine throughout the arrangement.

Native edible aquatic plant. American white water lilies at Prospect Lake in the Highlands. Nymphaea odorata. These are the only native water lilies in this area of the world. Other water lilies you see are invasive introduced species.
Beavers & muskrats like eating their stems.
Their seeds, flowers & rhizomes can all be eaten raw or cooked. Roots can be boiled to create a medicinal liquid to treat sore throats (gargle it) & for diarrhea (drink it). Many Indigenous peoples used the rhizomes to treat coughs/colds & crushed stems can be put on teeth to treat toothaches.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #NativePlants #perennials #nature #WaterLilies #bloomscrolling #florespondence #plants #botany #EdiblePlants #foraging #WildFood #botanical #Summer #lilypads #AquaticPlants #WorldInMyEyes #DisabledPhotographers #photography #LookAndLearn #peaceful

A vertical shot showcases water lilies gracefully floating on a pond. Emerald green lily pads blanket the water's surface, creating a dense backdrop. The focal point is the pristine white water lilies, their delicate petals catching the light. Each lily features a bright yellow center filled with stamens.

#ThickTrunkTuesday
Mossy #OldGrowth #cedar trees in coastal temperate #rainforest.

#SaveOldGrowth #forest #trees #mosstodon #nature #wilderness #ecosystems #ecological #ProtectForests #ProtectTheWild #NatureFirst #TreesOverGreed #TreeLovers #TreeHugger #StopDeforestation #StopEcocide #Nitinat #ForestsForOurFutures #SaveForests #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Hiking

A low-angle shot of a dense forest focuses on tall, mature trees stretching upwards towards a partly cloudy sky. The massive trunks are textured with bark, and some are covered in bright green moss. In the foreground, a fallen log is also covered in the same vibrant moss. The overall impression is one of height, age, and the lush, damp environment of a temperate rainforest.

My #hydrangeas are finally start to show daily new blooms 🥰

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8

A close-up photograph showcases a vibrant hydrangea flower in full bloom. The petals display a delicate gradient, transitioning from light green at the center to soft purple at the edges. The flower is illuminated by sunlight, highlighting its intricate petal structure. Lush green leaves surround the flower, creating a natural background with two more blurred blooms behind.

A close-up of a mature hydrangea flower head. The tightly packed florets are a mix of gentle pink and pale yellow-green, with some displaying both colors. Sunlight casts shadows across the bloom, highlighting the texture of the petals. In the background, dark green foliage provides a strong contrast to the delicate colors of the flower.

My #hydrangeas were slower to start blooming this season. They're blooming daily, now.

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #gardens

A close-up of a hydrangea flower cluster in a garden setting. The flower petals are primarily light pink, transitioning to shades of yellow and green toward the center of the blossom. Lush green leaves provide a dense backdrop, with other hydrangea clusters visible in the background. The lighting is dappled, creating highlights and shadows across the leaves and flowers.

A close-up of a Hydrangea flower head, showcasing a mix of star-shaped petals. The top petals are yellow, while the lower ones display a gradient of white to pale purple.

#SilentSunday
Moody Westcoast #seascape.

#landscape #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #photography #WorldInMyEyes #DisabledPhotographers #Scenic #coastal #BritishColumbia #MistyMountains

A landscape photograph captures a moody seascape under a dramatic sky. The dark, rippling water fills the foreground, leading to a distant shoreline with silhouetted trees. Beyond the shoreline, a low mountain range is partially obscured by clouds. Above, a heavy, layered sky features varying shades of gray, with hints of lighter areas peeking through the cloud cover.

Our current #information handouts for the public. All have been updated for this year.
I'm putting some into my little free library on Kamloops Ave(only LFL on the street). I helped with the Welland Community Orchard map/brochure.

More helping hands are always welcome! Come & help us out with local food security efforts, if you live in Victoria/Saanich/Esquimalt & surrounding areas! There's several different projects to choose from:
https://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/

#LifeCycles #YYJ #FoodSecurity #VictoriaBC #CommunityWork #HelpingCommunity #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #WellandCommunityOrchard #VolunteerWithUs #SignUpToVolunteer #VanIsle #Nonprofit #Grassroots #PeoplePower

All through Summer we are prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - will update as things come together. I'm back at HQ on Monday afternoon.
Plan on a soft launch this Fall & a hard launch next Spring. We have millions of locally donated seeds to still sort, package & organize.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Esquimalt #FoodSecurity #SeedsSaving #CommunityWork #FreeSeeds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Seeds #VictoriaSeedLibrary #YYJSeeds #FreeForThePeople #PlantAGarden #GrowFood #GrowHerbs #GrowFlowers #GrowPlants #CommunityPartnership

The main highlight of the Glendale trails is this massive pond. It attracts many different bird species that choose this sanctuary to live, mate, nest & raise their young at. You'll always see eagles flying above & ravens calling, when you walk the trails here.

The tiny white dot you see atop a mountain in the background is the astronomical centre of the universe here & it hosts astronomy related events at certain times of the year.

#Saanich #pond #nature #Summer #wetlands #GetOutside #FreshAir #Wsanec #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #SaanichParks #YYJWalks #peaceful #serenity

A tranquil view of a large pond covered in lily pads, set against a backdrop of dense, green trees beneath a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds. Lush green foliage frames the foreground.

Glendale park has multiuse trails - most are suitable for people with limited mobility(very little elevation grade & paths are wide enough), strollers friendly, bicycles friendly(go slow!), kids & equestrians use it often too. The trails border along rural private & public greenspace/forested lands. This side trail is the Dog Walker's Loop & winds through the forest - fab to take your dog friends there.
The main trail connects to the Saanich trails system which also connects to the Galloping Goose trail system.

#Saanich #footpath #nature #Summer #trail #GetOutside #FreshAir #Wsanec #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #SaanichParks #YYJWalks #Dogwalkers #forest #FootpathFriday #ParkAccessibility

A trail sign stands at a forest path intersection. The sign reads "Dog Walker's Loop" with an upward arrow and "East-West Regional Trail" with a left-pointing arrow. Above the left arrow are circular symbols—a dog with a leash, and a horse crossed out, indicating no horse riding. The path is dirt, lined with dense green foliage. Sunshine filters through the trees.

To encourage Glendale park visitors to create art instead of vandalizing a covered seating area, chalkboards were installed inside & a small bucket of chalks are provided. This is also used for educational programs throughout the year.
The upper trail spans across to Layritz Park. The lower trail takes you to estuary viewpoint & another footpath winds through the small forest beside the big field & the estuary below(not seen in photo).

#Saanich #field #nature #Summer #shelter #GetOutside #FreshAir #Wsanec #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #SaanichParks #YYJWalks #Peaceful

A weathered, small shelter with a bench sits in a field of tall green grass and wildflowers, framed by trees and a brilliant blue sky filled with cirrus clouds. The shelter is constructed of wood and metal, adorned with faded green paint and graffiti is visible on the inside walls. The surrounding landscape includes a gentle hill covered with lush foliage and scattered trees.

#FootpathFriday
The main #NatureTrail at Glendale near Camosun College Interurban campus, leading to the estuary viewpoint spot. It crosses a small #footbridge. There is also viewing platform with a spotting scope for park visitors to enjoy - it's beside the parking lot & accessed by a small footpath.

#Footpath #nature #forest #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #WalkingTrail #MultiUseTrail #SaanichParks #GetOutside #WellnessWalks #YYJWalks

A winding gravel path leads through a dense, green forest. Overhanging branches form a natural canopy over the path. Small wooden bridge in the middle of the path which fades into the sunlight in the distance. The scene is illuminated by dappled sunlight filtering through the lush foliage of trees and undergrowth.

Several #salmonberry patches are ready to harvest & eat. We founds lots while walking around the trails by Glendale.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #berries #foraging #WildFood #Plants #PlantIdentification #botanical #Summer #Salmonberries #PickAndEat

My friend's right hand, holding 4 salmonberries, red & deep orange colours.

I'm eagerly waiting for a nice #thimbleberry patch, not far from my place, to ripen up. #Thimbleberries are my fave #WildBerries & I love eating them every Summer.
Their big, soft, velvety leaves can be used as natural tissues. One of our #NativePlants that provides #food to humans & wildlife. Found in most forest areas across PNW regions.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #bloomscrolling #flower #berries #foraging #WildFood #Plants #PlantIdentification #botanical #Summer

One whitr thimbleberry flower & 3 immature berries clustered behind it. Background is their big green foliage.

Me with Ella(in the middle) & one of 4 volunteers who showed up to help us with seeds sorting & packaging today 😊

Prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - which I'll keep you all updated on as things come together.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Esquimalt #FoodSecurity #SeedsSaving #CommunityWork #FreeSeeds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Seeds

#FreeEvent - this will fill up fast - register to get tickets.

CRFAIR & IYÉ CREATIVE PRESENT:

North #African #Cookout : Adapting Traditions, Building Community!

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕛 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fed Farm
🎉 Hosted by: North African Aunties & Uncles

Join us for a vibrant afternoon of food, stories, and #cultural connection at the North African Cookout! This gathering brings together flavors and traditions from across North Africa—celebrating how our communities adapt and thrive in new places while holding onto the tastes and practices that make us feel at home.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/north-african-cookout-tickets-1402640548639?

#VictoriaBC #FoodSecurity #CulturalFood #AfricanFood #POCFood #TraditionalFood #GlobalSouthFood #AfricanDiaspora #FoodCulture #CulturalConnections #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #BIPOC #Community

#VanIsle

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