,has been a joy. In all honesty in all of the visits to Swan lake one thing has stood out to me ,my other favorite being the pollination which will also be discussed, the animals.
I thank the Songhees,esquimalt,west saanich and lkwungen speaking peoples for taking care of the beautiful land that takes care of both me and my loved ones who are appreciative guests here.
-Removing invasive species can help out your local bees
-bees like robust flowers that can hold their weight
-bees like plants that flower during the day!
-Pollenation is a key ecosystem service/gift. If we had to do all the pollination ourselves, it would cost $235 to 577 Billion USD per season.
- Pollination in winter does occur here are the plants that get pollinated(February, March): Hooker’s willow (shrub/tree),Salmonberry (shrub)
-1/3 of our food comes from pollination examples are apples, blueberries, coffee,chocolate, melons, peaches, potatoes, pumpkins, vanilla, almonds and tequila!
And here is a braiding sweetgrass journal submission. We also did this at swanlake.
I am grateful for my parents as they always make every effort for my comfort and to be kind
I am grateful for my comrades for being there they do not need to do much to make me happy them existing is glorious as it is
I am grateful for flowers their brightness brings life both in the form of food and joy
I am grateful for insects for their pollination for their control of invasive species and much more
I am grateful for my teachers learning is fun now and it goes by at a nice pace the are also just very kind
I am grateful for water for its essential nutrients to both me and other living things
I am grateful for the earth for providing all these things and for keeping us all alive despite us damaging it.