We took a walk in Belcarra Regional Park, another gem in the Metro Vancouver Parks system.
No matter how bent we are sometimes, we can still grow tall. . .
A gull in the hand. . .
Category Archives: Hiking
Metro Vancouver Forests & Climate Change at BC Mills House
Yumi and I had a blast visiting the BC Mills House and exploring Lynn Creek at a Metro Vancouver Parks event on forests and climate change. Great displays, and informative and friendly interpreters.
Yumi also spotted water bugs and fry, so that made the day complete 
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Yumi decided not to pursue a new career fighting forest fires : – )
The rescue folks had a display as well. Gear up, be prepared and let someone know where you’re going!
Yumi in her element exploring Lynn Creek
Success!
Salmonid fry, too!
Water ballet
American Dipper
Dipper dipping. . .
Why dogs don’t fly : – ). Yumi spotted this interesting tree.
Cool fungus with teeny beads of moisture
Leading Kids on Tour of Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC
Every summer the City of Burnaby Parks Department has summer camps for kids at Ron McLean Park in SE Burnaby. For the second year, Byrne Creek Streamkeepers were asked to take the kids on a tour of the creek.
This year I was the leader, and it was a blast. We walked from the park down to the creek, and back, talking about the local fish, wildlife, plants, etc.
The famous Byrne Creek mini-Grind : – ).
Lovely One Mile Lake
One Mile Lake near Pemberton, BC, this morning.
Lots to See on Deer Lake Loop in Burnaby
Great day for a walk and lots to see!
Cougar Canyon Tour in North Delta, BC
Cougar Canyon hike in North Delta today. Great to check out Cougar Creek with canyon expert David Smith. I enjoy seeing other creeks and what other streamkeepers and stewards are up to. Thanks!
Also thanks to Deborah Jones of the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers for organizing!
North Delta is a leader in rain gardens in the lower mainland of BC.
Rambling Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
While we were in Edinburgh, we walked trails near Arthur’s Seat several times, and rambled to the top on a fine, sunny day.
Trails began just minutes from our friend’s flat
Yumi pointing at the ‘hood where we stayed
Scenic Views at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam, BC
Lovely day for a ramble at Minnekhada Regional Park, one of the many beautiful parks we have in the Metro Vancouver system!
A detail on the lodge
Mommy, what’s that? : – )
Cold, Windy Day at Mud Bay Park in Surrey, BC
We’d never been to Mud Bay Park in south Surrey, BC, so decided to check it out today. It was windy and cold, so we didn’t tarry, but we did see dunlins and eagles.
You can see the wind ruffling the feathers on this majestic eagle
They don’t call it Mud Bay for nuthin’ : – ). This is part of one the most important migratory bird areas in the world.
A rare sighting of the Red-Legged Yumi : – )
Moi embracing the cold. . .
Actually it was plus 5 C or so, but there was a cutting wind
Strolling Around One Mile Lake
I stopped by One Mile Lake near Pemberton, BC, today on my way home after camping overnight.
