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session.  Temperatures are still quite cold so we only banded two female Rufous Hummingbirds but that's a start!The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife has run a hummingbird monitoring station for the past six years.  We are part of the North American Hummingbird Monitoring Network and work in conjunction with over 30 other stations and follow identical protocols.  Our monitoring data goes

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and centered. Students leave her class refreshed and ready to embrace life’s challenges. Melissa Donohoe - July 6, August 9 & 10 Melissa is greatly inspired by nature and the interconnection between all. She has over 500 hours of training in Power Vinyasa, Anusara, Restorative, and Kripalu. Her studies of philosophy and mystic teachings are weaved into her classes as student’s journey and

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spectators joined the party filled with music, yoga, sponsor demonstrations and some serious cheering on. For those of you who have yet to experience the heart racing, hair lifting effects of what is frequently referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, this 2.9 kilometre (1.8 mile) trail up the face of Grouse Mountain gaining an elevation of 853 metres is no easy task. Idar Karlsen, 69 years young

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation Today marked the end to the 2011/2012 hibernation season for Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola emerged shortly after 11am by digging their way out of their bear den through a large mound of snow. Once out, they proceeded to have a great romp around their

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ecology, behavior and conservation and over the years they have helped us educate millions of visitors to Grouse Mountain that the term ‘big bad wolf’ is a misnomer.  Our oldest wolf Beta will be 15 years old this April. If we take the standard ‘1 dog to 7 human years’ conversion, that’s over 100 years old! According to David Mech, a well known wolf biologist, the average lifespan for refuge wolves is

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Baby Steller's Jays Learn how to Forage on Grouse Mountain It's hard to believe it's almost July!  It's finally starting to feel like summer up here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The wolves are in their sleek summer coats, the bears are lounging around their entire 5.5 acre habitat and the Bird's in Motion team is flying their raptors every day.In addition to our work

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Foundation will have some sweet treats and prizes.• Visit Columbia’s tent and learn more about Columbia Omni Freeze ZERO – the most innovative technical apparel on the market.• Refresh your skin with a sunscreen application or hand exfoliation from skoah. Or try out their anti-bacterial feet treat foot spray and new leg gel.• Sooth your sore muscles with City Sports & Physiotherapy.• Enjoy post-run

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. “Festival guests can explore the art exhibit, watch live painting demonstrations, listen to lectures, view 6 different films, participate in art workshops, enjoy music and cultural performances and mingle with the world’s most talented nature-inspired artists.” The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and OWL Rehabilitation Society will be supporting the festival with live wildlife ambassadors

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Columbian activities including The Eye of the Wind Tour, Mountain Ziplines and Birds In Motion demonstrations. Feed your appetite for authentically Canadian fare as you tuck into a Pacific Wild Sockeye Salmon Burger at Altitudes Bistro washed down with drink specials on proud, local Whistler Brewing Company pitchers and pints. Be sure to try the new Whistler Brewing grapefruit ale which is a refreshing

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Avian Predators Practicing Young Sharp-shinned Hawks Learn to Hunt I was woken this morning by a high-pitched chirping bird call and upon further investigation I discovered that a pair of young Sharp-shinned Hawks, or Sharpies as they are affectionately referred to, were practicing their hunting outside the Wildlife Centre here on Grouse Mountain.  Their chirps seemed to be out of frustration at

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