spring is ramping up, and more flowers are beginning to bloom! these species all opened in my yard this week, with many others budding. the marsh marigold is stealing the show with its vibrant blossoms. stay tuned to see what blooms next!

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here is what showed up in my moth trap! not a ton of diversity, but there were dozens of spring cankerworm moths which is great given that they're a vulnerable species in SK. there was also one half-wing moth, and one speckled green fruitworm moth.

#CNCYXE #citynaturechallenge #iNaturalist

Reducing light pollution at night helps migrating birds. Turn off the lights for them!

tis the season! finally setting up my moth trap to see what moths i can find. just in time for the global city nature challenge.

stay tuned for a few photos!

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my garden! i can't wait for this bed to green up and bloom again.

#nativeplants #earthday

This is your spring reminder to resist the urge to "tidy up" your pollinator garden! 🐝 Many pollinators are still hibernating under leaves and in stalks; cleaning up now could disturb them before they should be out. So have patience and please wait a bit longer, if you tidy up at all!

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coming soon to my backyard! crocuses 🌸🌸🌸

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Spotted today: a sure sign of spring—a mourning cloak butterfly! These brave butterflies do not migrate, but overwinter here, hiding in crevices or in the bark of trees. Once the temperatures warm in spring, they emerge, looking for a sweet treat in dried fruit and from the sap of trees.

i can’t wait for this event!

this may not look like much, but being able to see green in my garden is the happiest time of year.

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Our final NatureCity Conversation is coming up March 19 from 7-8 PM on Zoom!

➡️Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Please join us and our special guests, Faye, Kendall, Kelly and Sandra, for four very personal commentaries on relationships between Indigenous people and plants.

Send a heartfelt Valentine's card to your favorite nature-loving friend, family member, or partner today!🌿💌 Let them know how much they mean to you with a silly but special nature message.

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Our next NatureCity Conversation is coming up soon! Join us for "Pesticides and Prairie Wetlands" with Dr. Christy Morrissey on Thursday, February 26, from 7-8 PM on Zoom!

➡️More details and the link to register here: wildaboutsaskatoon.org/conversations/

it’s -30C here, so naturally i am dreaming of spring and summer blooms. knowing that the cold will end and the plants will return helps me cope!

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how it started vs how it’s going.

it’s amazing how quickly a native plant garden can fill in! these shots show what sort of growth can happen 1 year after installation! it was planted with a mix of 1-3 year old plants, some were rescued from development.

#nativeplants #backyardbiodiversity

that time i went out at night looking to see who was pollinating native plants in my yard. the mosquito surprised me the most, and gave me a new appreciation for a bug i don’t really care for.

i can’t wait for summer and the bugs to return!

#nativeplants #pollinatorappreciation

If you see this, quote post with flowers from yours gallery! 🌻 #nativeplants #nativeplantsofsaskatchewan

Native plants are cool, but have you seen bugs? Jokes aside, native plants are the foundation of healthy ecosystems. There’s a reason I’m systematically removing non-natives from my yard and replacing with native plants. It’s because I love bugs (and other wildlife).

anyone else dreaming of summer? i am ready to see less white, and more green in my backyard!