PSPS Blog
Welcome to the PSPS Blog, your go-to source for stories, insights, and updates from Pacific Spirit Park Society. Here, we delve into the heart of Pacific Spirit Regional Park, exploring its rich ecosystems, sharing the latest on our conservation efforts, and highlighting the incredible work of our community of volunteers and partners. Whether you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, curious about local wildlife, or simply love spending time in nature, the PSPS Blog offers a window into the vibrant life of the park. Join us as we share knowledge, celebrate successes, and connect with the natural world around us.
Pacific Yew Tree: A Fantasy Tree Turned Real
Let’s imagine a Tree from a Fantasy Novel written by an author like Ursula Le Guin or J.R.R. Tolkien. A Tree of legend and lore which characters regard with awe. The “Death Tree” let’s call it. The bark, wood, and leaves of this Tree cause a very painful death. It is...
The Magic of Maples
Vancouver is the land of the giant evergreen tree. Our Douglas-firs, Hemlocks, and Cedars. They dominate our forest, towering over and casting such a deep shade that few plants can grow below. There is really only one deciduous tree species that can compete. This our...