I would like to personally acknowledge the unseeded land of the Lekwungen People.  That I  learn, live, play and swim on. Thank you.

My favorite part of this semester's trips to Swan lake was restoring the area, because I like to see the progress I’m making every time I’m there and watching the indigenous plants come back the that area. These are my favorite photos:

This braiding sweet grass entry ties into reciprocity.   “Use everything you take I think it’s important to eat or use any part of the plant or animal that has been harvested

I think it’s necessary to respect the food you eat. Something gave its life to be eaten so you should be grateful and respectful.

It’s Important to get your food from a sustainable and humane place that grows animals for food. It's important so the animal has a healthy environment to live in.”

Another braiding sweet grass prompt that relates this topic was.

When I was little I first visited Mayne with my parents. I went on a beautiful hike, the sun was shining on a warm summer, the arbutus trees precariously leaning off the edge he native deer offspring, were abundant snakes, the seals greeting us and even the ospreys were out.

I remember going through the forest and eating all the delicious berries. I thought to myself why isn't this everywhere?” This is why we need restoration.

I would like to personally thank the Swan Lake volunteers that helped organize these outings.

They have helped me learn about restoration and respiratory; these are two very important concepts that work hand and hand.

I have learnt about different types of invasive species, such as Daphne, English Ivy, himalayan blackberry and Broom. I have also learned that you have to bag Daphne or it will spread again.

And not to burn Broom or it will release it’s seeds and spend.