Connell heads out to the West Shore to explore the landscape of late Fall. Focusing on fungus, he also takes in some of the recent human history of the region along the way and considers the curious landforms known as “kettles”. From the Victoria Daily Colonist, November 28, 1937- It is the eve of ourContinue reading “On Colwood Plain”
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On Willows Prairie
Connell takes us along on a ramble across a remnant of the swampy grasslands and oak prairies that once covered much of the Victoria region. From the Victoria Daily Colonist, Oct. 3rd, 1937- The other morning I took a stroll through one of the still vacant sections of Victoria’s old prairie. It lies north ofContinue reading “On Willows Prairie”
“Sweetest of All Things”
This article is Connell’s ode to springtime in Victoria and to the botanical realm in particular. Strongly reflecting Connell’s own cultural roots, it is also a nod to one of his biggest literary inspirations, English nature writer Richard Jefferies (1848-87). From the Victoria Daily Colonist, March 7th, 1937. I am going to write today aboutContinue reading ““Sweetest of All Things””