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osstewardship
Feb 7, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Native Pollinators
It’s a common spring sight in BC- plethoras of beehives scattered through fields and orchards, spreading honeybee pollination power...


osstewardship
Feb 2, 2024
Wonderous Wetlands
WHAT IS A WETLAND? It is estimated that 85% of our wetlands have been lost to development, so taking care of what's left is incredibly...


osstewardship
Jan 31, 2024
A Case for Re-wilding Unproductive Areas
The Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society (OSSS) partnered with Okanagan Crush Pad Winery to restore seven acres of creekside forest...


osstewardship
Jan 26, 2024
Crazy Crossbills
#funfactfriday Did you know that there are different sub-types of Red Crossbills in North America that have different beaks depending on...


osstewardship
Jan 24, 2024
A Case for Livestock Exclusion Fencing
One of the biggest challenges facing ranchers today is land stewardship. Maintaining a healthy environment is key to a viable business...


osstewardship
Jan 19, 2024
Squirreling away food
#funfactfriday When it comes to your "Reorganize my entire kitchen" New Year's resolution, are you a Grey Squirrel or a Red Squirrel?...


osstewardship
Jan 18, 2024
Case Study: Re-establishing a wetland to provide frost protection in an orchard
“Nature-based Solutions´ is a concept that covers a range of ecosystem-related land management approaches that include ecosystem-based...

osstewardship
Jan 5, 2024
Topsy-turvy nuthatches
#funfactfriday No, we didn't accidentally upload this photo upside down! This is how nuthatches forage for insects - by going head first...


osstewardship
Dec 22, 2023
How many pipers piping?
#funfactfriday Eleven pipers piping? Not around here! There are seven, not eleven, species of sandpiper that can be seen around the...
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