I'm a retired engineer/federal regulator and avid paddler, nordic skier, cyclist, gardener and amateur naturalist. Realized the importance of native plants for ecosystems in 2021 and the risks posed by invasive species. Certified Pollinator Steward by Pollinator Partnership Canada, and Butterflyway Ranger. Volunteer with Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation, Ottawa South Eco-Action Network, Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library, Friends of Riverview Park Green Spaces. Removing invasive species, planting and distributing native plants and seeds in Ottawa, Ontario and Cayamant, Quebec. Taking photos of plants and animals everywhere I visit:)