More information posted: Wildwood Bioblitz with Andy MacKinnon Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM Hosted by Wildwood Ecoforest 2929 Crane Road, Ladysmith Join forest ecologist Andy MacKinnon as he reveals the ins and outs of bioblitzes and biodiversity. By donation. Refreshments available, bring your mug. At the Homestead. Limited registration at education@ecoforestry.ca Andy MacKinnon is a forest ecologist who lives in Metchosin B.C. Andy was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by Simon Fraser University in 2013. He is co-author of six best-selling books about plants of western North America and is an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University. Andy is a Professional Forester and Professional Biologist in BC. Until his retirement in 2015, he worked for the B.C. Forest Service for three decades, mostly on B.C.’s coast, where he was responsible for ecosystem classification and mapping and a program of forest ecology research focused on old growth structure and composition, effects of climate change, and B.C.’s native plants and fungi. He’s President of the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society, and enjoys drinking good whisky and playing mandolin. Note: the Wildwood Bioblitz will take place April 28 with designated professionals.
