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near his workshop!Dancer and Vixen joined all of the other reindeer (Donner, Dasher, Comet, Cupid, Prancer, Blitzen and of course Rudolph) for a productive, if somewhat exhausting, Christmas Eve of delivering presents with Santa all around the world!After this, they were pretty worn out so they decided to take an extended vacation hanging out at Grouse Mountain to recover. They had lots of naps and

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Barn swallows return to grouse mountain after long migration Last week we noticed our first Barn Swallows of 2018 flying around the Peak offices of Grouse Mt.  It was a welcome sight that, to us, means Spring is officially here. The swallows are here from the Spring until about September when they begin their long migration back south.  The birds will begin nesting soon - this begins with

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and spit!) and shortly thereafter they laid five eggs.  Both the male and the female took turns incubating the eggs and after approximately 14 days the eggs hatched!We then watched as the parents took turns bringing food in for the  young.  Baby birds are voracious eaters so it took a lot of effort and insect hunting on the parent's behalf to keep up with the demand from the young!After hatching

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do this in three stages: first a small area around their hibernation habitat where they can come out to play in the snow while we work on the other areas, second the 2.5 acre Upper Pond habitat and finally the 2.5 acre Lower Pond habitat.Grinder and Coola were excited to enter their new digs and promptly explored the large pond, fishing out some frog eggs for a mid-afternoon snack.  They then

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arrived but they know that this is now home. Congrats on 17 years here with us Grinder and Coola and here is to at least 17 more! Coola Coola was found on the 29th of June, 2001 after his mother was killed by a vehicle about 90 km east of Bella Coola (this is where he got his name). He had a couple of siblings waiting next to mom's side with him when the conservation officers arrived on scene. They were

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ages to take on the iconic trail, known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, in an effort to set a new record, beat their own best Grind time, or simply complete their first hike to the Peak of Vancouver. After completing their hike up the Grouse Grind®, participants are encouraged to join in the fun at the post-race celebration in the Mountaintop Plaza. Festivities will include award presentations, a

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were ready to stretch their legs and feel the sun on their faces after a 146 day dormancy period. The bears emerged and checked out their outdoor hibernation yard, munched on a little bit of spring grass and strategically hidden lettuce, before rolling and playing in the snow. They looked very healthy and energetic after their hibernation period.After their romp, they returned to their den. They will

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stretch technology. The added stretch makes this the most comfortable Gore-Tex product you've ever worn. As for what we can expect to see style-wise next season? More prints and way more colour! After a winter of earth tones, colour and prints are everywhere for next winter. Bright blues, corals, turquoises and merlots will feature heavily for women. While men will continue with some earth tones, yellow

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one that has perches near the feed openings as hummingbirds do like to rest while they have a bite to eat!After purchasing a feeder, give it a good clean and rinse with warm water and anti-bacterial detergent.  When looking for a location to hang it please take into consideration features like window sills, fences, posts or other areas that might be easy perches for local house cats or other

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Grouse Mountain’s Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids! Record setting day on the Grouse Grind® in support of BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an amazing 19-hour day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has helped raise over $21,000 as part of the Mountain’s annual support of the BC

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