corn harvest

We netted a whole 6 ears, I think. Not bad, but with soil improvements, we should do much better next year. The kids were super excited regardless.

Zinger beetles

I believe these creatures were zinger beetles. They were very fast and we are lucky to have captured a few photos to share.

dahlias

Comparing the flowers to the size of our heads...

toadlets

Toadlets were migrating from a local lake down the road. We drove over to see them and found a few at first.

Then we saw more! These black dots were all toadlets migrating from the lake to the surrounding woods. This part of the route was clearly more dangerous.

Beaver was concerned about them and tried to help a few cross the road.

Salt Spring Camping

Tree Planting

Following in their father's footsteps, the boys helped to plant Garry Oak trees at the Garry Oak preserve near us. We were hoping to spy some Western Bluebirds, but instead saw three Great-horned Owls. Not bad!