Grade 9's tour guide on Habitat Island

Had lots of fun touring the grade 9s around at the Habitat Island; introducing them to the invasive species, explained the background history of how it was built,
went inside this tunnel like structure located near the beaver dam of Wet Land, etc.

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Species Identification - 10 Native Species on Habitat Island

10 Native Species Robin - An orangey warm color, sings songs, early appearance and the end of winter Mallard Ducks - Males have glossy green heads and have grey on the wings and belly. Females have brown speckled plumage Red Flowering Currant - Pinkish with 5 petals, leaves’ surface is green and smooth.Underneath leaves’ is white and finely haired. Berries are deep purple when ripe. Oregon Grape Holly - Bright yellow flowers that eventually turn into dark blueberries. Douglas Fir - (Evergreen conifer) Pine tree with needle like leaves. Bark is thick and scaly. Western Red Cedar- Evergreen coniferous tree which can grow and reproduce under shade. Big Leaf Maple - Largest of all maple trees(deciduous tree), have 5 deeply incised palmate lobes. Grows where soil is moist, leaves are green and shiny. Nootka Rose - Deciduous and pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets. Leaves are arranged alternately. Pink flowers in groups of 2-3. Jack Pine - Short, lig...

Habitat Compensation Island Tour

Habitat Compensation Island Tour History / Why was it created ? Construction for Habitat Island began in 2007 and finished in 2009 as a new habitat for species. It was built to make up for the lost portion of the natural waterfront which was used to develop island and buildings for the 2010 olympics(Southeast False Creek). The creation of the shoreline/island was required by the Department of Fisheries & Oceans because other shoreline and the resources were being taken during urban development of the buildings. How was it created? Materials such as 60,000m3 (cubic metres) of rocks, cobble, gravel, boulders and sand were used as well as leftover dirt and other materials from village excavation. All of the materials were placed in shallow water and were planted with over 2000 native trees, plants, grasses, and dead trees for birds to lay on. Deep layers of soil was added to provide nutrients for trees. Since it’s surrounded by water and high tides, it’s a sanctuary for ...

ECOKIT Habitat Island - Biology 11 Project

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