#natureimmersion — Public Fediverse posts

2010 #OlympicNP
"Every scenery is different, tinged with autumn lights and colors. When the path climbs, it crosses an alpine forest, leaving the rainforest down in the valley. Higher up some lakes are appearing, perfect links between the woods and the alpine meadows."

Check the link for the full story and more pictures:
https://osteinerphoto.com/2019/12/19/souvenirs-part-2-october-2010-olympic-national-park-wa-usa/

#HallOfMosses #NatureImmersion #SlowTravel #VisualPoetry #NatureWriting #ForestBathing #WalkingMeditation #MossLovers

2010 - There are those trips that make you forget everything about time and space. You begin to live at a different pace — closer to what’s truly fundamental: eating, sleeping, staying warm… and in my case, walking.

Check the link for the full story and more pictures:
https://osteinerphoto.com/2019/12/19/souvenirs-part-2-october-2010-olympic-national-park-wa-usa/

#HallOfMosses #NatureImmersion #SlowTravel #VisualPoetry #NatureWriting #ForestBathing #WalkingMeditation #MossLovers

Some great ideas here!

9 Easy Nature Based Learning Techniques That Inspire Students

"The benefits of nature based learning include improved #SensoryAwareness, #observation skills, #CriticalThinking, #StressManagement, risk assessment, empathy & emotional intelligence, and many other valuable life success skills."

Learn more:
https://nature-mentor.com/nature-based-learning/

#SolarPunkSunday #NatureBasedLearning #TechAddiction #SmartphoneAddiction #TeachingWithNature #NatureImmersion #MoreGreen #CitizenScience #Nature #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime

I've done this. And yeah, it's not for the faint of heart!

via @thenarwhal

Finding myself in blood, flesh, veins and bug bites — life at a hide camp for #TwoSpirit #IndigenousYouth

By Kierstin Williams

Kierstin reported and photographed this story at Niizh Manidook Hide Camp over six days in May 2024

June 27, 2025

"It’s my first time tanning my own deer hide. At #NiizhManidook Hide Camp, I’ve learned to slow down, listen and be in relation while immersed in brains and skin..."

https://thenarwhal.ca/two-spirit-indigenous-hide-camp/

#TwoSpirits #BrainTanning #IndigenousTraditions #TEK #BeingInNature #NatureImmersion #Nature #GBLTQ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #AnimalProducts

For folks unable to #GetOutside today/this week, please enjoy some vicarious #NatureImmersion via my musical slideshow, from Mom & daughter nature walk, yesterday morning.

https://youtu.be/YHvt4pzZnW8?si=vvIhtH8CFTqI1PLv

#nature #PeacefulPlaces #birds #wildlife #VictoriaBC #estuary #marshes #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #waterfowl #Wsanec #NaturePreserve #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary #UrbanWildlifeSanctuary #WorldInMyEyes #NatureLovers

Private #cabins at the sanctuary. For artists in residence.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion

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We saw many frogs, dragonflies, damsel flies, garter snake, alligator lizard & birds galore. Wonderful nature outing with friends.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion

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I try to introduce as many #friends to this amazing local #NatureSanctuary as possible. Once they experience the natural magic, they fall in love with it & support continued protection efforts.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #NatureLovers

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#Trees have #families & do best when #supporting each other for #community health & survival. Humans can learn much from trees & nature, in general.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #treehugger #treelover #arbor #cedar #maple #forest #unity

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#RedHuckleberry grows from dead tree stump.

#Kwakwakawakw ppls boiled #huckleberries w/salmon spawn in cedar boxes & sealed tops of boxes with eulachon & skunk cabbage leaves to preserve berries for months.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion

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#MountainNinebark #flowers -
#PhysocarpusMonogynus #Rosaceae - in #RoseFamily of #plants.
#Indigenous ppls made #PainRelief #poultice by boiling roots & placing them on pain site while still warm.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #medicinal

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Cinnamon #yarrow & #purple #catmint #flowers

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #Spring #botanical #plants #BloomScrolling #florespondence #floral #blooms

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Over 3 hours with fellow nature loving friends was time well spent.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #friendship #kindreds

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#PhotoExchange & #Cedar #trees appreciation. Enjoyed seeing, smelling, touching & photographing several different cedars 🌲🥰

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #treehugger #TreeLover #ILoveTrees #TreesOverGreed #NatureIsTheBest #Arbor

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#PhotoExchange & #Cedar #trees appreciation. Enjoyed seeing, smelling, touching & photographing several different cedars🌲🥰

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #treehugger #TreeLover #ILoveTrees #TreesOverGreed #NatureIsTheBest #Arbor #OldGrowth

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#PhotoExchange & #Cedar #trees appreciation. Enjoyed seeing, smelling, touching & photographing several different cedars 🌲🥰

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #treehugger #TreeLover #ILoveTrees #TreesOverGreed #NatureIsTheBest #Arbor

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#PhotoExchange & #Cedar #trees appreciation. Enjoyed seeing, smelling, touching & photographing several different cedars 🌲🥰

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #treehugger #TreeLover #ILoveTrees #TreesOverGreed #NatureIsTheBest #Arbor

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#Arbutus #tree - #lake views - #BeaverLodge at far end of lake.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #ecosystem #ecology #WildlifeHabitat #LandConservancy

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#Arbutus #tree - #lake views - #BeaverLodge at far end of lake.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #ecosystem #ecology #WildlifeHabitat #LandConservancy

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Found one #ColumbiaLily aka #PantherLily - #NativeWildflower yesterday.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #Lilium #Columbianum #perennial #NativePlants #Spring #wildflowers #botanical

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#Pumpkinseed #Sunfish is an #InvasiveSpecies on #VancouverIsland - it's made native stickleback #fish go extinct in some lakes.

More info:
https://pearsonecological.com/fish-l2-single/pumpkinseed

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #BassFishFamily

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#Mosstodon with post matured #mushrooms growing out of #TreesKnees in #forest

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #fungi #moss #ecosystem #ecology #SupportConservation #LandConservancy #ForestLife #EcologicalForest

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This is along the old logging skidders' road - now a #NatureTrail. #NatureReclamation in effect. It's very #green & there's diversity of #plants #trees & #mycelium - lots of life.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion

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Only open to the public on 1st Sunday of the month. Please visit website to learn more, to become a member, to volunteer & stay updated. Join one of the work parties - extra hands are appreciated!

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion

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#DeathCamas #ZigadenusVenenosus - #WeededOut of traditional #camas bulb #GatheringAreas by #FirstNations due to inability to discern bulbs from one another.
All parts of plant are #toxic .
A #specialist #MiningBee - #AndrenaAstragali is only known #bee that can tolerate its #toxins 🐝

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #florespondence #BloomScrolling

#DeathCamas #ZigadenusVenenosus - #WeededOut of traditional #camas bulb #GatheringAreas by #FirstNations due to inability to discern bulbs from one another.
All parts of plant are #toxic .
A #specialist #MiningBee - #AndrenaAstragali is only known #bee that can tolerate its #toxins 🐝

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #florespondence #BloomScrolling

#DeathCamas #ZigadenusVenenosus - #WeededOut of traditional #camas bulb #GatheringAreas by #FirstNations due to inability to discern bulbs from one another.
All parts of plant are #toxic .
A #specialist #MiningBee - #AndrenaAstragali is only known #bee that can tolerate its #toxins 🐝

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #florespondence #BloomScrolling

#DeathCamas #ZigadenusVenenosus - #WeededOut of traditional #camas bulb #GatheringAreas by #FirstNations due to inability to discern bulbs from one another.
All parts of plant are #toxic .
A #specialist #MiningBee - #AndrenaAstragali is only known #bee that can tolerate its #toxins 🐝

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #florespondence #BloomScrolling

Here's the #CanadianGeese #family on lake outing. So cute.
Only had my phone camera with me.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #wildlife #geese #Spring #RespectWildlife #KeepYourDistance #Coexistence #ProtectNature #BritishColumbia #Canada

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#PhotoExchange with new fellow #NatureLover friend, Monica.

#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #CitizenStewards #NatureImmersion

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