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Feb 17, 2021

Different approaches to Stewardship

So now you know what a Wildlife Habitat Steward (WHS) is and what it means to sign a Stewardship Agreement but what comes after that?...

osstewardship

Feb 10, 2021

Stewardship, explained.

#wednesdaywonderings We talk a lot at OSS about how much we love our Stewards but have you ever wondered... what exactly is a Wildlife...

osstewardship

Sep 18, 2020

What good are cottonwoods?

There are many Black Cottonwood trees found throughout the Okanagan valley. Although they do not have high timber value, they do have...

osstewardship

Aug 28, 2020

Yes, waiter? One beetle-filled burnt tree, please!

Forest fire + insects = woodpeckers! For several years following a forest fire, certain insects move into the area and enjoy the buffet...

osstewardship

Apr 17, 2020

Blooming Balsamroot

#funfactfriday Everyone's favorite sign of spring, the Arrowleaf Balsamroot (aka Okanagan Sunflower) is blooming now! Did you know that...

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Mar 21, 2020

Sunday is World Water Day!

#funfactfriday Did you know that the Okanagan area has some of the highest per-person annual water usage in all of Canada, yet has the...