Tag Archives: nature

Reifel Bird Sanctuary, August 2016

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

In August we visited the Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC. The sanctuary is a beautiful, peaceful spot nearly 300 hectares in size, with walking trails passing through wetlands and marshes. There’s an observation tower you can climb for incredible … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature/Outdoors, Places/Travel | Tagged birds, birdwatching, British Columbia, Canada Geese, cranes, Delta, geese, George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary, herons, Ladner, marshes, migratory birds, nature, Red-winged blackbird, Reifel Bird Sanctuary, waterfowl, wetlands | 2 Comments

I used to be a city person

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged forest, nature, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, trees | 7 Comments

VanDusen Gardens (part 1)

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged bleeding hearts, British Columbia, Canada Geese, Cypress, flowers, gardens, hedges, laburnum, lily pads, maze, nature, rhododendron, trees, Vancouver, VanDusen Botanical Garden, water | 6 Comments

Roses

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

The same garden in winter.

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged gardens, nature, roses | Leave a comment

Pollinator

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged bees, flowers, gardens, nature, pollination | 1 Comment

Wait for Me

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged children, forest, nature, trees, woods | 9 Comments

Rose Garden, Stanley Park

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged British Columbia, flowers, gardens, nature, parks, Stanley Park, Vancouver | 7 Comments

Imagination

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

This may look like a circle of concrete and grass to you, but it’s actually an island surrounded by fire, ice, and poison. If you have the right magical powers, though, you can quench the fire, thaw the ice, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature/Outdoors, People | Tagged children, environment, nature, parenting | 6 Comments

Children & Nature

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Spanish Bank West beach Something happens to kids when they’re out in nature. They’re happy and full of wonder at everything they see. The outdoors has a calming influence; there’s no fighting over leaves, sticks, and rocks like there sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature/Outdoors, People | Tagged British Columbia, children, environment, Locarno Park, nature, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, parenting, parks, Spanish Bank Beach, Spanish Banks, Vancouver | 3 Comments

Spring Break Adventures 2012, Day 3: Stanley Park

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Leslie Welsh Robinson

Day 3 of our Spring Break Adventures took us to one of Vancouver’s great attractions: Stanley Park. Stanley Park, named for Lord Stanley (of Stanley Cup fame) who was Governor-General of Canada when the park opened in 1888, boasts 400 … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature/Outdoors | Tagged British Columbia, Ceperley Playground, children, Lost Lagoon, nature, ocean, parenting, parks, Second Beach, Spring Break Adventures, Stanley Park, Vancouver | 4 Comments