by Maja Hampson | Dec 13, 2019 | Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife, Pollinators
It’s December 13th, which marks the end of my contract with Wildlife Preservation Canada. I had the privilege of covering Andrea Geilens’ maternity leave. When I started back in November 2018, I had big shoes to fill, and I look back on the many things I...
by Maja Hampson | Dec 5, 2019 | Conservation Success, Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife, Oregon Spotted Frog, Taylor's Checkerspot, Western Painted Turtle
I started working for Wildlife Preservation Canada in March 2018. It was my first time back at work since I had a child in 2016. Juggling work and family life is like trying to walk on a log, while river rafting, but I found myself with a new perspective on...
by Michelle MacKenzie | Oct 16, 2019 | Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife, Oregon Spotted Frog, Reptiles & Amphibians, Taylor's Checkerspot, Western Painted Turtle
With October comes shorter days, cooler nights and a sudden onset of pumpkin spice cravings. Many animals in BC’s lower mainland are enjoying this cooler weather and are preparing for the winter ahead. This includes the animals involved in the...
by Maja Hampson | Aug 26, 2019 | Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife
There have seen a few great articles going around about backyard biologists who have, through time and dedication, brought species back from the brink. The California pipevine swallowtail is one example of how one man, Tim Wong, single handedly saved a species from...
by Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife | Jul 9, 2019 | Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife
Day 3: Free Willies Visit Day 2 here Stephanie Winton is a conservation biologist from the interior of British Columbia, where you can usually find her in the field studying at-risk reptile and amphibian species. She recently joined us in the Fraser Valley, where the...
by Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife | Jul 3, 2019 | Fraser Valley Wetlands Wildlife
Day 2: Turtle stakeoutVisit Day 1 here. Stephanie Winton is a conservation biologist from the interior of British Columbia, where you can usually find her in the field studying at-risk reptile and amphibian species. She recently join us in Fraser Valley, where the...
