Explore, Learn, Discover! Dive into the rich world of nature at Morrell Nature Sanctuary. Over the years, the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education has compiled a number of articles and papers that delve into various aspects of environmental education, conservation, and sustainability, providing insights and perspectives on the importance of protecting our natural world.
A Comparison of Plant Species Composition in the Morrell Nature Sanctuary: 1976, 2018Plant communities typically change over time, with some species disappearing and new ones emerging in response to habitat alteration, ecological succession, and other factors. A comparison of plant species lists compiled in 1975-76 and again in 2018 can give us some insight into such changes at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Rare and Unusual Plants in the Sanctuary: Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa)Calypso bulbosa, commonly called Fairy Slipper, takes its name from the Greek signifying concealment, as they tend to favor sheltered areas on conifer forest floors. Although the calypso orchid's distribution is wide, it is very susceptible to disturbance, and is therefore classified as threatened or endangered.
Morrell Nature Sanctuary Bat SurveyWith the aid of acoustic recorders, researchers from Environment Canada, UBC, and NALT identified five different bat species that made use of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary in July 2022: Big Brown Bat, Hoary Bat, Silver-haired Bat, California Myotis, and Little Brown Myotis.
Morrell Nature SanctuaryA Historical Review1973 -2024This document not only records the history of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary as it has evolved over time, but also typifies the challenges faced by nonprofit society boards of directors when managing a nature sanctuary. These challenges include raising funds, attracting and retaining volunteers, maintaining facilities and trails, providing environmental education, and interacting with other stakeholders such as city officials and landowners. The Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education has done a remarkable job preserving the Sanctuary grounds over the years through the cumulative efforts of dedicated volunteers. Their story is related in detail in this report.
The Importance of Wildlife Trees in MorrellWildlife trees are standing dead or living trees that serve as important habitat for the conservation of wildlife. The most important wildlife trees are usually large, old, damaged, deformed, diseased or decaying trees or snags which can be readily excavated by various bird species for nests and roosts. At the Morrell sanctuary, Douglas-fir appears to be the most sought-after wildlife tree by the greatest number of wildlife species, followed by western red-cedar and shore pine. The most valuable hardwood species are black cottonwood, red alder, and bigleaf maple. Feb 2025
Explore, Learn, Discover! Dive into the rich world of nature at Morrell Nature Sanctuary. Over the years, the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education has compiled a number of articles and papers that delve into various aspects of environmental education, conservation, and sustainability, providing insights and perspectives on the importance of protecting our natural world.
A Comparison of Plant Species Composition in the Morrell Nature Sanctuary: 1976, 2018Plant communities typically change over time, with some species disappearing and new ones emerging in response to habitat alteration, ecological succession, and other factors. A comparison of plant species lists compiled in 1975-76 and again in 2018 can give us some insight into such changes at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Rare and Unusual Plants in the Sanctuary: Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa)Calypso bulbosa, commonly called Fairy Slipper, takes its name from the Greek signifying concealment, as they tend to favor sheltered areas on conifer forest floors. Although the calypso orchid's distribution is wide, it is very susceptible to disturbance, and is therefore classified as threatened or endangered.
Morrell Nature Sanctuary Bat SurveyWith the aid of acoustic recorders, researchers from Environment Canada, UBC, and NALT identified five different bat species that made use of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary in July 2022: Big Brown Bat, Hoary Bat, Silver-haired Bat, California Myotis, and Little Brown Myotis.
Morrell Nature SanctuaryA Historical Review1973 -2024This document not only records the history of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary as it has evolved over time, but also typifies the challenges faced by nonprofit society boards of directors when managing a nature sanctuary. These challenges include raising funds, attracting and retaining volunteers, maintaining facilities and trails, providing environmental education, and interacting with other stakeholders such as city officials and landowners. The Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education has done a remarkable job preserving the Sanctuary grounds over the years through the cumulative efforts of dedicated volunteers. Their story is related in detail in this report.
The Importance of Wildlife Trees in MorrellWildlife trees are standing dead or living trees that serve as important habitat for the conservation of wildlife. The most important wildlife trees are usually large, old, damaged, deformed, diseased or decaying trees or snags which can be readily excavated by various bird species for nests and roosts. At the Morrell sanctuary, Douglas-fir appears to be the most sought-after wildlife tree by the greatest number of wildlife species, followed by western red-cedar and shore pine. The most valuable hardwood species are black cottonwood, red alder, and bigleaf maple. Feb 2025