June 2019.
Wildlife in the city faces an array of hazards, yet in Joe’s Creek and Northaven Park, we are reminded of their persistence, adaptability, and ultimately their ability to thrive. The sighting of a Mallard and her brand new brood in March, numbering 14 tiny creatures, compared with a recent sighting of a Mallard with 5 growing juveniles, which she continued to keep close, illustrates both the challenges and the enduring successes.
Let’s do our part to keep their environment as favorable as possible – use minimal fertilizers and avoid chemical pesticides to preserve water quality; keep dogs under your close supervision when around the creek and its greenbelt.
Above all, enjoy the natural environment that we are fortunate to have just a short walk from our own yards.
Vince Punaro, for the Creek leaders