Author Archives: Ed

Canine and Human Damage, in PKOLS-Mount Douglas Park

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Ed

The authors mapped the degradation of the south end of PKOLS – Mount Douglas during a two-hour walking tour on February 8, 2023. They each estimated that only 30 to 40 percent of this area is in good condition.

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Newsletter Summer 2025

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Ed
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Bear Sighting Caution!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Ed

Bear notices have been posted at Mt. Douglas Beach and on Churchill Drive, in PKOLS – Mount Douglas Park.

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Wild Salmon Day

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Ed
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What Responsible Dog Owners Know

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Ed

The following article highlights the struggle to be a responsible dog owner. A journal dedicated to wildlife conservation in the Pacific Region has published the following research about the impact of dog ownership on wildlife. This information is essential to … Continue reading →

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Rogue Trails Causing Extinctions in Park

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Ed

The Saanich News reported today on a severe situation in PKOLS Mt. Douglas nature park. Our park is unique in having a broad range of endangered ecological systems, and the province has designated all the systems in the park as … Continue reading →

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A Great Salmon Carcass Transplant 2025!

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Ed

On January 18th, 2025, the PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy hosted, as we have done for many years, a Salmon Carcass Transplant to ensure nutrients for the Chum and Coho Salmon that are now beginning to return to the creek. More than … Continue reading →

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Salmon Carcass Transplant Jan 18th, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Ed

Join the PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy to help restore the ecological balance of Douglas Creek by transplanting salmon carcasses back into the ecosystem. This hands-on activity supports the recovery of this important salmon habitat and provides an educational experience for all … Continue reading →

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Year in Review

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Ed

A month-by-month review of the projects, initiatives, volunteer efforts, observations, and issues that shaped 2024 in PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)

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H5N1 Bird Feeding Warning

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Ed
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