LADR is now part of the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service’s Roster of Experts, helping communities across Canada integrate low‑carbon and climate‑resilient design. Learn more: climatereadycanada.ca

Part of our team is in Ottawa this week, on unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory, for the 2025 CSLA Congress. We are excited to be learning, making new connections, and contributing to important conversations about issues that affect our neighbours and communities. #BCSLA

As the results of the Canadian federal election settle in, we reflect on what this moment means for our profession and on our responsibility as landscape architects to the land, to communities, and to future generations. #BCSLA #cdnpoli

✨ We’re thrilled to share that Bev Windjack, LADR's Founding Principal, has been inducted into the CSLA College of Fellows for her decades of leadership, climate advocacy, and service to the profession. We’re so proud — and so lucky — to work alongside her. #WomenInDesign #VictoriaBC #BCSLA #CSLA

We had a great time last week at the Quarry Park playground opening! Great weather, great turnout, endless fun for all ages. Check it out by the Quality Foods in Royal Bay. #BCSLA

🌎 This Earth Day, we reflect on what it means to design with the land. Let’s move from sustainability to regeneration, from ownership to responsibility. Together, we can root design in justice and grow a future where every community thrives in reciprocity with the Earth. #earthday #bcsla

We’re not affiliated, but had to share this powerful project passed along by LADR PM Andrea: Before colonial conquest, there was Tenochtitlan — a marvel of Indigenous engineering and urban design. This stunning visual project reclaims what colonization tried to erase. 🔗 tenochtitlan.thomaskole.nl

Honoring the land starts with honoring the language. This National Indigenous Languages Day, we celebrate the richness of xʷsépsəm lək̓ʷáŋən and the deep roots of Indigenous ecological wisdom. Explore plant-related words and phrases ⬇️ #LanguageRevitalization #FirstVoices #VictoriaBC

New research shows income inequality is fueling carbon emissions in Canada. As landscape architects, we’re reminded that designing for climate resilience and designing for social equity go hand in hand.

The history behind Victoria's iconic cherry and plum trees 🌸 #yyj #victoriabc #spring

A little happy for your feed 🎶

Red-flowering currant in bloom - a sure sign of spring on the island! xʷixʷk̓ʷiɫč (lək̓ʷəŋiʔnəŋ) W̱IW̱QIȽĆ (SENĆOŦEN) Groseillier à fleurs(French) Ribes sanguineum (Scientific) Find more plant info at greatplantpicks.org/plantlists/view/1343

Ever wondered what your favorite landscape looked like 470 million years ago? Thanks to the Ancient Earth interactive map, you can explore how shifting continents, evolving ecosystems, and prehistoric climates shaped the land we design on today!

Looking for some #CanadianContent for your #podcast playlist and interested in urban planning and design? We recommend Dense City Podcast where co-hosts Dr. Rebecca Mayers and Isaac Keast meet with academics to discuss their research on cities.

Investing in parks, flood protection, & resilient streets = investing in health, safety, & community well-being. Landscape architects have the solutions—now we need continued policies & funding. Image Credit: Berger Partnership / Built Work Photography

We love art inspired by nature, and Shiyuan Xu’s porcelain sculptures are a perfect example: delicate, intricate, and full of organic energy. Xu’s work reminds us that design is everywhere, from the landscapes we shape to the unseen worlds under a microscope 🔬 #NatureInspired #Art #Science

Nicola is attending the ECCC's Advancing Environmental Equity webinar series. Today's webinar explores the application of distributive justice in enviro racism & justice, tackling inequitable burdens & pathways to better outcomes for impacted communities in Canada. enviroequity.ca/webinar-series

💙 Did you know? Plants do not produce true blue pigment. Only about 10% of flowers appear blue to human eyes, and this is thanks to light reflection. #gardening

Checking in on a PIP rubber install 🌈 ✔️ Impact-absorbing for softer landings ✔️ Seamless & accessible for all abilities ✔️ Low maintenance (bye, wood chips) ✔️ Custom colors, shapes & designs 🎨 ✔️ Play elements built right in It's not just about safety, it’s part of the #play experience too! #BCSLA

Are you a resident of View Royal looking for a new garden plot? There are still a few garden plots left in View Royal Park for this season! Please email the View Royal Community Garden Society at [email protected] for availability or other garden plot questions. Happy gardening 🌻🌷

Amidst uncertainty, nature reminds us: strength is in solidarity, beauty in complexity, & survival in togetherness. Even when the surface is shaken, we are steadied by what lies beneath. Next time you walk a forest path, remember the unseen forces that bind it all & the quiet ties that hold us too.

Strengthening resilience requires ongoing learning, collaboration, & innovation. Professional associations provide the foundation for this work, ensuring that climate risk knowledge & skills continue to evolve. #BCSLA #climateadaptation #climatechange

Spot an invasive species? 😱 Report it using the EDDMapS website or app! Your record helps conservation experts track invasive species so that they can create effective management plans. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wR1ZU 🌱 #InvSpWk

Day 5 of #InvSpWk: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 Invasive species 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹. Some may look harmless but knowing what’s invasive helps us 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗖’𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆! #grownative #cleandraindry #playcleango

We're #hiring a Climate Change Video Storyteller in Victoria, British Columbia. 🎥🌿 Apply today or share this post with your network. engagedhr.teamtailor.com/jobs/5618914...

Day 4 of #InvSpWk! Invasive species spread fast but YOU can help stop them! From hiking & gardening to boating & pet care, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Here's how we can work together to protect BC’s ecosystems. ⬇️ #stopthespread #invasivespecies #bcparks #iscbc

Yesterday got away from us so we're doing two days of posts today! #InvSpWk Day 3: Research 🔑 Collaboration is key in combating invasive species. Local scientists work with global partners and community orgs to develop approaches and monitor results. What's happening ⬇

Overheard in the office today P1: What kind of hat does a penguin wear? P2: Is this a joke? P1: An ice cap! P3: That is scientifically accurate. 🐧❄️🎩

Day 2 of #InvSpWk! 🌱🚫 How do invasive species spread across #VancouverIsland & #BC? From boats to boots, gardens to gear, these unwelcome travelers hitch rides in surprising ways: 🚶‍♂️ Hikers & pets 🚗 Vehicles & bikes 🚣‍♀️ Boats & gear 🌿 Gardening 🐦 Birds & wildlife #BCSLA #ProtectBC #InvasiveSpecies

🎙️ Discover our new podcast, The Climate Brief 🎙️ The Climate Brief is your go-to source for the latest insights on how climate change is shaping Canada’s communities, our economy, and our future. Discover at climateinstitute.ca/podcast-clim...

#𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗦𝗽𝗪𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 Together we can protect the beauty and biodiversity of our region—one native plant, one informed decision, and one community initiative at a time. Here are some resources to get started ⬇️ #bcsla #victoriabc #vancouverisland #nativeplants

🌱 It's Invasive Species Awareness Week! Ecosystems across BC (and around the globe) are at risk from invasive species that choke out native plants & harm biodiversity. Learn about the problem & join in the conversation using the hashtag #InvSpWk. #InvasiveSpecies #VictoriaBC #ProtectBC

If you employ people, if you have customers, if you work in a community, or if you live in a neighbourhood, then #DEI *is* your business. It, along with Reconciliation, should be the foundation from which everything rises.

Join the conversation about the future of recreation and sport facilities in the Westshore! West Shore Parks & Recreation is engaging with residents through an online survey and a series of community events. Get involved: emc.mysocialpinpoint.ca/westshoremas... #ViewRoyal #yyj

From providing science to addressing the #ClimateCrisis to supporting countries in their efforts to transition to a low-carbon future, UNEP has been working tirelessly to find solutions to the world’s environmental crises. More in our annual report: www.unep.org/annualreport...

While economic diversification is essential, we want to amplify Indigenous voices reminding us that it cannot come at the expense of environmental stewardship or the sidelining of Reconciliation initiatives. @davidebybc.bsky.social #bcsla #britishcolumbia #reconciliation

Both Canada and the U.S. contribute to emissions, land dispossession, and environmental degradation. Landscape architects have a responsibility to advocate for policies that prioritize #environmentaljustice, particularly for Indigenous and marginalized communities. #bcsla #designjustice #equity

1/🐙ONC’s new W̱SÁNEĆ Ocean Knowledge Cards made their debut at the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board in Brentwood Bay, Canada! Co-developed with the SENĆOŦEN Language elders group, this new deck of Ocean Knowledge Cards features colourful photos, facts, and W̱SÁNEĆ names of Pacific Northwest aquatic species.

The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off B.C.'s northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation.

US policies don’t stop at the border. Enviro impacts, shifting standards, and economic pressures ➡️ what happens in WA doesn't stay in WA What can we do? 🌿 Resist regressive actions 🌿 Support Indigenous-led stewardship 🌿 Prioritize climate-resilient design and policies #designjustice #climatechange

For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples of the PNW have used Dicentra formosa medicinally. In BC, the Stó꞉lō Peoples use it to treat intestinal worms & toothaches. ⚠️ This plant contains toxic compounds & must be prepared properly. Respect Indigenous knowledge. #Ethnobotany #NativePlants

💕 Happy VDay! We’re celebrating connection & the beauty of nature by learning more about perennial native wildflower Dicentra formosa or Pacific bleeding heart. In Hul’q’umi’num, one our our local Indigenous languages, it is called sp’eq’ums tu ‘ulhqi’ meaning “snake flower” 🐍 #NativePlants #PNW

Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park was the frontline of the westward invasion of zebra mussels, but Parks Canada now says stopping their spread there is 'no longer an achievable option.' What's next for the rest of Western Canada? via @jsrutgers.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-zeb...

Are you a resident of #ViewRoyal looking for a new garden plot? There are still a few garden plots left in View Royal Park for this season! Please email the View Royal Community Garden Society at [email protected] for availability or other garden plot questions. Happy gardening🌻🌷

IYKYK #yyj Comic by @nathanwpyle.bsky.social

A great learning/training opportunity focused on leadership and community building subsidized by @cityofvictoria.bsky.social 🔗 www.victoria.ca/community-cu... #yyj #victoriabc #accessibility #sustainability #engagement

Free Webinar Alert! Join ECC Canada’s webinar series to hear from experts on enviro justice and enviro racism: enviroequity.ca/webinar-series ✅ Learn about climate action x social justice ✅ Discover ways to take action ✅ Be part of the solution #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #Equity

Snake habitats are increasingly threatened by urbanization, fragmentation, and the removal of natural features these reptiles rely on. We can help by: ✔️Preserving/restoring natural habitats ✔️Designing snake-friendly landscapes ✔️Rethinking fear and misconceptions

As we celebrate the Year of the Snake, let's talk about these adaptable reptiles. On Vancouver Island, we have 3 native garter snake species: 🐍 Common Garter Snake 🐍 Northwestern Garter Snake 🐍 Terrestrial Garter Snake As predator and prey, garter snakes help maintain balance in local food webs.

These innovative tactile graphics by Martin Kunz (1847-1923) are amazing!