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New Roots Blog

What’s growing on?

Welcome to the New Roots blog. Here you’ll find the latest by our facilitators, UBC alumni, and guest creators.

Scroll through to get some inspiration for active family outdoor time, master some naturally crafty ideas, learn more about current environmental issues, and more.

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fern fronds in maple ridge

Ferns in Maple Ridge Forests: A Young Botanist’s Guide

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Conservation & Nature, Maple Ridge
Ferns are a beautiful and unmistakable plant that thrive in the forests of Maple Ridge. As a plant species that has been around since long before the dinosaurs, it’s always exciting to spot ferns ...
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slugs and snails in maple ridge, including the pacific banana slug

Slugs & Snails in Maple Ridge: A Guide for Budding Malacologists 

April 21, 2026Conservation & Nature, Maple Ridge
If you've ever walked through our local forest trails right after the rain, you’ve likely had ...
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Insects in Maple Ridge: A Guide for Budding Entomologists

August 28, 2025Conservation & Nature, Maple Ridge
Have you ever stopped to watch a beetle crawling across a log, or a butterfly fluttering past ...
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a wild and immersive leader identifying berries in maple ridge

Berries in Maple Ridge: A Young Botanist’s Guide

August 11, 2025Conservation & Nature, Maple Ridge
Have you ever noticed pops of red, orange, and purple tucked among the forest leaves? The ...
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Meet the Mosses!

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Conservation & Nature, News & Events
Discover the hidden world of mosses in the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territory of ...
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