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Interrupting your doomscrolling to let you know it is an absolutely stunning & sunshine filled, Spring day on #Wsanec territory 🌞
I hope you all get some outdoors time!

#MonochromeMonday

Wee me, with a lovely family of 2nd growth red #cedar #trees ❤️🌲💚🌲💚🌲❤️

#Nature #forest #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia #TreeLovers #TreeHugger #StopDeforestation #ProtectForests #BigTreesOfBC #ecosystems #BigTrees #TreeFamily #monochrome #BWphoto #hiking #DisabledHiker

A black and white photograph depicts me standing beside the massive trunks of old cedar trees in a forest. The trees are tall and branches reach up into the sky. The forest floor is covered in fallen leaves and twigs. Black and white photo.

Some new #FoodPlant #seeds have arrived 😊

#Spring #Saanich #Gardeners #GardeningMastodon #Zone8 #YYJ #GrowItEatIt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #EdiblePlants #PNW #Wsanec #FoodGarden #DisabledGardeners #GrowFood #EdibleGarden #GreenLiving #GrowVegetables #YouGrowGirl #GrowFromSeed #FoodPlants #FoodGrower

A split composition: The left frame focuses on a seed packet with the text "Seeds of the Revolution," "Sweet Digz Farm," an address, and a leaf illustration. On the right are seed packets from Saanich Organics, with detailed cultivar information for eggplant, cucumbers, and Shungiku as well as a label promoting "Seeds of the Revolution!" with a leaf illustration. The warm lighting casts soft shadows, and the depth of field is shallow.

Transplanted some of my #BokChoy & purple #tomatillo plants into larger pots. These starters are all being picked up this weekend by a few of my regular plant buyers here. There's some folks who get plants from me, every year 👩‍🌾

#WhatsInMyGarden #Saanich #Gardeners #GardeningMastodon #Zone8 #YYJ #GrowItEatIt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #EdiblePlants #PNW #botanical #Wsanec #FoodGarden #SimpleJoys #DisabledGardeners #GrowFood #EdibleGarden #GreenLiving #GrowVegetables #YouGrowGirl #AsianGreens #GrownFromSeed #FoodPlants #FoodGrower #AsianMastodon #FoodSecurity

Split-screen composition:
Left frame, close-up of bok choy plants in black pots, foregrounded by an out-of-focus thumb giving a thumbs-up gesture.
Right frame, organized group of tomatillo starter plants also in black pots, arranged in a black tray, under open sunlight.

Both shots feature strong contrast of plants against dark soil and pots, with backgrounds of textured concrete and cracked light surfaces.

#SilentSunday - early because I'm working tomorrow.

One of my 2 outdoor, covered, growing stations / #botanical babies nursery.

#Gardening #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Zone8 #plants #GrowFromSeed #FoodGardening #GrowFood #ContainerGardening #Spring

A portable shed filled with freshly sowed plant pots & some starter food plants.

#TexturesTuesday

I love interesting tree #bark. These are two very different old growth trees & their unique bark #textures 💚
#Arbutus / #Madrona & Western Red #Cedar.

#Trees #NaturesArt #arbor #botanical #TreeLovers #Forest #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #photography #WorldInMyEyes #TreeAppreciation #TreeHugger #environmentalist #StopDeforestation #StopEcocide

An old growth Arbutus tree, close up on its interesting weathered bark. Revealing colorful layers of bark that has changed ovrr time. The bottom layer is pale green, transitioning to brown and then into a pattern of wavy, dark blue-black lines. A section of rough, white runs vertically along the top left. Cracks and weathered textures are visible throughout the bark.

A close-up shot reveals the intricate texture of cedar tree bark, featuring a mix of long, vertical ridges intersected by horizontal lines, creating a distinct and aged appearance. The color palette is predominantly brown and silver, with deeper shadows adding depth and highlighting the weathered surface of the bark.

#MosstodonMonday

Young #cedar #tree is all dressed in magnificent #mosses & #lichen 💚
One of the lovely sights you can see & admire, while exploring the coastal temperate rainforests in BC.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #nature #wilderness #forest #green #rainforest #ecological #biodiversity #ecosystems #SaveOldGrowth #WorthMoreStanding #BCForestryReform #ProtectForests #ProtectTheWild #NatureFirst #StopDeforestation #TreesAreEarthsLungs #mosstodon

A dense, verdant forest scene featuring a prominent cedar tree trunk with branches heavily draped in long, hanging moss. The moss creates a sense of depth and an enchanted atmosphere. The scene is dominated by shades of green and brown, with filtered light creating soft shadows

Pixie cup & lipstick #lichens & #liverwort mixed in with assorted #mosses. Super green microworlds 💚
Just another ecological component of a healthy & biodiverse, coastal temperate rainforest ecosystem on #Wsanec territory.

#Saanich #nature #mosstodon #lichensubscribe #forest #green #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #VictoriaBC #YYJ #WorldInMyEyes #ecosystem #biodiversity #botanical #NaturalTextures #SilentSunday

Full shot of vibrant green and brown mosses and lichen up close. Foreground displays needle-like mosses among leafy liverworts and stalk-shaped lichen in intricate detail. Dynamic lighting highlights varying textures and densities. A nature photograph, focusing on the intricate details of a micro ecosystem.

From a year ago.
This is one of my fave local #hiking trails - Upper Goldstream Falls in #GoldstreamPark.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PsMVFBO0brs

#nature #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BCParks #forest #trees #slideshow #GetOutside

#ForestFriday

A lovely unnamed creek, meandering through a coastal temperate #rainforest in the Highlands area of #Wsanec territory. Very few old growth left in this forest; mostly 3rd growth & younger with a few 2nd growth trees mixed in. This is a great area to look for mushrooms.

#nature #hiking #trees #creek #landscape #forest #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Green #ecosystems #photography #ecological #ProtectForests #woodlands #mosstodon

A low-angle perspective of a lush woodland scene dominated by a large, leafless tree heavily covered in vibrant green moss. The moss hangs dramatically from its branches, creating a dense, tentacle-like appearance. Behind this central tree, a dense forest extends toward the horizon, with numerous tall, slender trees also adorned with moss, suggesting a moist environment. A small, dark pond or pool of water is surrounded by ferns. The overall atmosphere is damp, cool, and green, typical of a Pacific Northwest forest. The sky is overcast, providing soft, diffused light.

#FoliageFriday

From yesterday.
#Columbine foliage is emerging.
#Iris heads are pushing up.

#Spring #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #plants #green #gardening #perennials #botanical #foliage #leaves #NewGrowth #Zone8 #PlantLovers #nature

A high-angle shot of a circular arrangement of small, bright green columbine leaves with rounded edges, with water droplets sitting on the top leaves. The image is tightly cropped. Background is blurred with dark soil and blurred green foliage. The leaves have defined veins, with contrast between light and shadow.

A close-up ground-level angled view captures the early stages of bearded iris plants sprouting from rich brown soil sprinkled with moss. The plants have long, pointed leaves with hints of burgundy near the base. A weathered wooden fence runs horizontally in the background, partially obscured by newer plant growth, creating a scene of renewal and growth against a rustic backdrop.

From yesterday. In our front gardens.
Yellow & purple #crocus #flowers.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #bloomscrolling #florespondence #botanical #nature #Spring

Close-up shot of several vibrant yellow crocus flowers in full bloom, contrasting against dark, grainy soil. A dark rose stem with menacing thorns at both top and right cuts vertically across the frame. Composition is a ground-level, slightly high-angle view, capturing the delicate texture of the flower petals and the rough texture of the thorny rose branch.

A close-up, top-down view of a blooming purple crocus flower. The flower has six purple petals with delicate veining, surrounding a white center. A bright yellow stamen stands prominently. The flower is surrounded by green grass and brown mulch. There are small damaged spots on the flower's petals.

@LazarusMP Hey! Where abouts in our great & gorgeous Canada are you at? I'm on awesome #Wsanec Saanich territory.

The anniversary of my Dad's death from #covid cardiac arrest is coming up again in June. If anyone wants to support me & my family with our remembrance of my Dad & also help support us in long battle for justice from unmasked #SaanichPolice - please add me on your Signal - phoenixserenity.54

I'd like to compile a bunch of audio messages & any kind of artwork for this year's ceremony of beloved remembrance for my Dad. He died after getting infected by unmasked staff in local hospital. Unmasked cops, including the lead cop, Jason Whittaker - who is president of the SPD union abused us. I also want to compile something to let Saanich PD know - I am not fucking letting this go.

Please record:
Fuck you, Jason Whittaker & add whatever you want to rest of audio recording.

Please create Fuck You, Jason Whittaker or similar messages to #Saanich Police & tell them what you think of their antimasking egotistical loser of a 'leader' they chose to represent them.

#YYJpoli #NoJustice #BigotCops #VictoriaBC #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #trauma

Deer #antler that I found while hiking through the forest recently. I'm giving it to a #Wsanec Tseycum elder who made me a protection necklace that he handcrafted from one larger antler.

#nature #ForestFinds :wsanec: #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland

Close-up shot of a single deer antler (shed) resting on a mossy surface. The antler, predominantly light brown with darker accents, exhibits a smooth, curving form with two tines pointing upwards. The foreground consists of a bed of vibrant green moss intermingled with brown pine needles and decaying leaves

Unnamed #creek running through the coastal temperate #rainforest🌲 💦🌲💦🌲

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #nature #RainyDayHikes #GetOutside #Forest #waterway #Green #WalkInTheWoods #Cascadia #DisabledHiker

A serene view of a dense, moss-covered forest. A shallow stream flows through the foreground, lined with vibrant green ferns. Trees of varying sizes reach upwards towards an overcast sky; their trunks and branches are covered in thick moss. A fallen log is visible across the stream. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and damp

Great 3 hours of awesome #hiking through Thetis & Francis King parks, in the rain, with my good friend, Sarah.

I'm offline from tomorrow til March 11th for work respite break.

#Forest #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #nature #RainyDayHikes #GetOutside #CRDParks

A collage of 3 outdoor scenes in a lush Pacific Northwest rainforest. The top right displays me with a rainbow umbrella hat pointing to a moss-covered tree stump along a trail. The left panel features a person touching moss on a rocky area near trees and ferns. The bottom right panel depicts a trail through the forest with a standing woman looking at moss-covered trees.

#ThrowbackThursday
4 years ago, I first met this gentle giant.
It's one of the only older Western red #cedar #trees left at #W̱MÍYEŦEN #NatureSanctuary. Most of the land had been logged more than once before it was acquired for conservation & rewilding. This is a 2nd growth cedar & it is over 150 yrs old.

The W̱MÍYEŦEN #Nature Sanctuary is a 42 acre protected forest and riparian area that supports biodiversity while preserving ecosystems and wildlife habitat. The tranquil natural environment, inspires an awareness of nature as teacher and essential ally.

https://wmiyetennaturesanctuary.com/

I'm a member of this local, biodiverse nature sanctuary. They mainly rely on memberships & public donations. They work with #Indigenous leaders/educators/naturalists from #Wsanec First Nations. The name was changed from the former Mary Lake Sanctuary to W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary to respect that the property is on native lands.

#Forests #TreeLovers #TreeHugger #CedarTreeOfLife #YYJ #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #DisabledHiker #Environmentalist #NatureConservation #Stewardship

Me, in bright pink cargo pants standing in a damp forest, gently touching the massive trunk of an old-growth tree. Sunlight filters through the canopy, dappling across the bark. I have a colorful backpack, a baseball cap & pearl dangle earrings & holding a walking stick. Green moss grows on the lower part of the tree trunk & its branches. The surrounding forest is thick with other trees & foliage.

#Arbor #family of yellow #cedar #trees in the #forest. These are 3rd growth cedars, between 60-100 years old.
On :wsanec: territory.

#Wsanec #Saanich #StopDeforestation #ProtectForests #Nature #TallTrees #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #TreeLovers #TreeHugger #monochrome #CedarTreeOfLife #TreesOverGreed #Environmentalist #hiking

A black & white photograph of me standing next to big cedar trees in a dense forest. The trees have thick, gnarled trunks & many bare, winding branches that reach upward & outward, creating a visual texture. I'm wearing a white fur hat & dark clothing, partially obscured by the tree's trunk. The forest floor is covered with leaves & twigs, adding to the overall sense of a wild, untamed environment. Other tall trees surround the primary subject forming a dense forest scene.

"I was here." - Beaver 🦫🌲

Very clear evidence of #beavers activity. You can see their many chew marks on this stump. This is in a small #Saanich community park, stewarded by citizens who live beside little Calvert Lake.

Access to trails is off of Prospect Lake Rd & easy to miss if you're not paying close attention. Only room for 2 cars to park on roadside pullouts. The trails aren't very well maintained & you can easily get lost around them. I've ended up in someone's backyard once, trying to hike back out. Wear long pants because there's a lot of places you have to bushwhack through along tiny footpaths. Lots of salal, Oregon grape, lady ferns (excellent for fiddleheads harvesting) & mushrooms.

#Nature #Wsanec #SignsOfWildlife #YYJ #VictoriaBC #stump #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BeaverHabitat

#Wsanec

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