
Join Barb from the Wetland Stewards and Alana from the Ucluelet Aquarium for inspiring talks about local ecosystems.
Some of the Coolest Biodiversity Ever: Frogs, Bogs, Salamanders & Salt Marshes
Barb is the founder of the Wetland Stewards for Clayoquot & Barkley Sounds, a charitable society that does applied research and educational outreach on amphibian species at risk. Highlights of that work include the successful installation of tunnel systems that allow frogs and salamanders to migrate safely under roads, and the protection of important wetland habitats from logging, development, and invasive species. Barb’s talk will include some fascinating and fun facts about local amphibians, and one of their foes - the invasive Yellow Flag Iris.
Eelgrass Ecosystems: The Community That Sustains Us All
Alana is an Aquarist and Interpreter at the Ucluelet Aquarium, and she will share about the vital role eelgrass meadows play in coastal ecosystems. Come learn how these underwater habitats support marine biodiversity, protect shorelines, and contribute to climate resilience.
Click here for the full list of Biodiversity Discovery Days events (May 22-24).
This event is made possible with the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (@nserc_crsng) PromoScience program.