Supporting the growth of Indigenous plants Alien invaders: Giant hogweed, Spurge laurel and Japanese knotweed. Photos courtesy SSISC....

Northern Alligator Lizard catches a few rays Northern Alligator Lizard, basking in BC sunshine. Photo by kc dyer. With all the whale and...

Western Tiger Swallowtail thanks gardeners for warm welcome Photo by kc dyer. This recent visitor to the Village made a special point of...

Long-time resident and outdoor enthusiast Herb Johnston has a thought to share Photo by Herb Johnstone, June, 2025. Herb says: People of...

Summer growing season ideal for local pollinators Clockwise from top left, aster, nodding onion cluster, nodding onion bloom,...

... and cub! When that shadow moving around the top of your neighbour's tallest tree turns out to be a mama bear and her baby, just...

How are YOU spending World Oceans Day? Kayaking on Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound, May 24, 2025. Photo by Herb Johnston. The return of...

Cetaceans visit local waters in search of a snack Pair of humpback whales breach the waters of Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound as they feed near...

Hiking resident spots local raptor This handsome fella was spotted keeping an eye on the local trails. Have a photo to share? Email...

Join this Steller's Jay in welcoming the long weekend Steller's Jay basks in the spring sunshine, possibly affronted at not being...

Beats Steller's Jay, Towhee, Barred Owl, and Rufous by a beak Anna's Hummingbird. Photo by Danielle Wills. This week, the wee Anna's...

Marianne Kohler's shots show the glory of the season (Editor's note: We are also using this post as a test of the fix that our web host...

Nature bringing community together Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day right here in Lions Bay on Saturday morning at the Village...

High numbers visiting as the weather warms up Sunset Trailhead, May, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. It's been a glorious start to spring, and...

Photographer Herb Johnston captured these beauties blooming in the spring sunshine. Welcome to May! The Watershed April digest will...

Thoughts on keeping bear traps out of Lions Bay This weekend, a baited bear trap, as shown in the photo, appeared at one end of Mountain...

Lions Bay bird vies with Federal Election for your attention Click here to vote for Lions Bay's official bird. Did you know that the...

A vivid roadside sign of spring Photo by Herb Johnston. The Watershed values your thoughts. Share your comments below, or email us at  ...

We share Howe Sound with an amazing variety of life A pod of white-sided dolphins near Porteau Cove. Photo by Pascal Marcotte. Today is...

Bird Friendly Lions Bay offers some crystal clear advice by Penny Nelson, Lions Bay Bird Friendly Have you ever heard the dreaded 'thud'...