Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere
Films
I’m A Tree
Updated on: A catchy tune written by a big old tree that has seen a lot. Written by Mark Lebel and performed by Sweet Cascadia from the Sunshine Coast.
My Adventures with the Wild of Home, Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island, Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound
Updated on: For thirty years, I’ve been exploring the wild places and my wild neighbours in our coastal inlet of Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound.
A UNESCO Biosphere Region for Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound
Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is Canada’s newest UNESCO Biosphere Region.
Why Log Whispering Creek? (Chá7elkwnech / Gambier Island)
Tim and I hike up Whispering Creek on Gambier Island to visit the ancient forests that are proposed to be cut.
Restoring our Eelgrass
Collaboration with the SeaChange Society leads to restoration of eelgrass beds in Deep Bay/Kwil’akm on Bowen Island
Squamish River Estuary (Skwelwil’em)
I explore the Squamish River estuary during winter low flows, in search of the geological foundations of the rich estuary life.
Exploring Our Estuary: The Rich Life of Kwil’akm (Deep Bay)
On a warm summer day, I explore a creek, ocean-mouth lagoon, and bay to witness the wild living of this small stream estuary ecosystem.
Chum Salmon Spawn!
In a crystal-clear pool, I watch a female Chum salmon release her eggs while males fertilize them with clouds of sperm.
Sea Lion and Anchovy Dance
Sea lions feeding on schools of anchovy. Here is what is going on underwater.
Shore Explore in Atl’ka7tsem-Howe Sound
I head off on a fun swim along an ocean shore with two friends and discover a wealth of sea stars, crabs, urchins and kelp.