Tag Archives: trees

Nanaimo – Wellcox Yard

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Katherine

The view of Wellcox Yard and the shuttered saw mill – Esplanade Street, Nanaimo

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The Root Cellar

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

The Root Cellar – Filberg Park The Filberg Lodge and nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are located on the harbour near the end of Comox Avenue. The estate was originally built for R.J. Filberg in 1929, and became a … Continue reading →

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Tree faces…

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katherine

I wonder venture that most people walk past this tree without looking at, or taking the time to really think about what they see – the same people that ignore the faces and animals in clouds. Do you see what … Continue reading →

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Strathcona–Twisted Tree Art

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of artistry provided by nature – some may see a twisted mass of gnarled tree, while I see a cute little gecko or maybe a monitor lizard that wants to eat me. nature,Provincial Park,Strathcona,snow,spring,mountains,hiking,trees,artistry

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Posted on February 2, 2015 by Katherine

The artistry of nature – in this case, created in trees by insects that bore through the living wood.

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Winter at Echo Lake

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

I stopped for a quick break at Echo Lake while heading to Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park – pretty in the winter. and some silliness…

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Horse Chestnuts

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

Commonly known known as horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum is a common sight across Vancouver Island, especially in the fall when the prickly seed pods begin to fall into piles on the ground. The seeds contain alkaloid saponins and … Continue reading →

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Green

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Katherine
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Cherry blossoms

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Katherine
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