by Heather Harbord, November 22, 2007. Dr.  Jackson is a limnologist with extensive expertise in freshwater ecology and a particular interest in invertebrate communities.  He is part of the the Acroloxus Wetlands Consultancy. Michael spoke on the broad range of his work, which has included studies of mosquitoes/West Nile Virus, sticklebacks on Texada Island, and the biological effects of … Continue reading Michael Jackson – “Wetlands”

by Heather Harbord, October 26, 2007.  Judy is a former nurse and administrator who spent 11 years working in the North for the territorial government before moving to Powell River.  She gave an inspiring talk about life in the arctic, particularly the wonderful wildflowers to be found there. The Powell River Peak published a nice … Continue reading Judy Watts – “Arctic and wildflowers”

by Heather Harbord, September 27, 2007.   Terry Taylor has studied the ecology and flora, including the mushrooms and mosses of southern British Columbia, for several decades.  Terry is a member of Nature Vancouver,  the Native Plant Society of BC and the Vancouver Mycological Society. His talk concerned identification, taxonomy,  and even the infamous Piltdown mushroom, which … Continue reading Terry Taylor – “Mushrooms”