National Earth Day Celebration – Learn About the Land

National Earth Day is on April 22nd, and there is so much to celebrate when you live in such a beautiful place like Anarchist Mountain.

But do you know what’s growing around you and the difference between an invasive weed and a native wildflower?

We have many varieties of native plants in our back yards and across the mountain. However, with the disturbance of soil through building and bringing in other materials, invasives weed species are brought in and can spread. 

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Charity Yard Sale

Charity yard sale to raise funds for disaster relief around the world.

Friday-Saturday April 19-20 and Friday-Saturday April 26-27 from 8am at 5691 Dogwood Lane, Oliver.

Funds will be collected for Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s disaster relief efforts around the world. 

Donation of garage sale items are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off in advance at any time or during the yard sale.

Who’s Who in the Wild #15 – Dogs and Wildlife

Did you know that letting your dog chase after wildlife can cause injury, severe stress, exhaustion and death for the animal being pursued? There is also a danger that the wild animal being chased may run onto a road and cause a serious accident or bring the wild animal towards you. 

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Who’s Who in the Wild #14 – They’re Baaaaacccccckkkkkkk

All the beautiful birds that left us last fall to head south for the winter have started arriving back on Anarchist Mountain. You’ve probably already heard robins singing from the treetops, and observed the flitting of little brown and grey jobbies bee-bopping from branch to branch as they sort out where to set up shop or find food as they continue further north.

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Who’s Who in the Wild #13 – Here Kitty, Kitty…

It’s likely that most of us who live on Anarchist Mountain have never seen a cougar in the wild or encountered its tracks when out and about exploring our surroundings.

Cougars are the second largest wild cat in the world (the jaguar is the largest), with adults ranging in length from 42 to 54 inches. Adult males can weigh up to 200 pounds, and adult females up to 120 pounds. They are light brown in colour, have a somewhat compact head and a long (up to three feet), thick tail with a black tip at the end. Males typically live 10 to 12 years, with females living a few years longer. 

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