Author Archives: Ed

Saanich is proposing that the following areas be leash optional for Dogs. To prevent further damage to this area of the park, fencing will be installed to deter off-trail damage and the spread of invasive plants carried on dogs’ fur.

One hundred thirty individuals, including children and elected representatives, gathered today at PKOLS-Mount Douglas for the 24th annual Salmon Carcass Transplant event. After coffee and hot chocolate, Tom Rutherford explained the importance of this keystone species. This was followed by … Continue reading →

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.

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

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 →

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 →