KELOWNA BRITISH COLUMBIA

Blog Post 1 (observations)

I selected Kelowna British Columbia, which is mapped under 49.8863° N, 119.4966° W. Kelowna BC is a beautiful area in the Canadian Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia. This area has been a victim of wildfire cases that occur due to climate change. However, the area supports diverse vegetation, which includes Arrow-leaf balsamroot, Common mullein, Common yarrow, Common chokecherry, and the Western serviceberry. The beautiful vegetation is supported by Kelowna’s soil, which is dark, organic-rich soil from swamp-type environments. Apart from supporting the area’s diverse vegetation, the soil also creates an ecosystem in which a wide variety of organisms live. I visited the area twice; the temperature was about 20 degrees, the weather was hot, and there was a clear sky.

Potential subjects

In the area of Kelowna BC, I would like to investigate:

1. The soil diversity in the area
2. The biodiversity supported by the Kelowna BC soil

• The climate of Kelowna BC.

1. The impact of climate change on the biodiversity of Kelowna BC

The following research questions will guide my research in the area:

1. What is the soil diversity in Kelowna BC?
2. Which organisms are supported by the Kelowna BC soil?

• What is the climate of Kelowna BC, and how does it affect the area’s biodiversity?

1. What is the impact of climate change on the biodiversity of Kelowna BC

The following are the images from the area during the day I visited the research site:

Figure 1 image from sample site 1

Figure 2 image from sample site 2