On Saturday, June 23, the Restore Joseph Creek Project hosted a BioBlitz and Community Day at Idlewild Park.

The family-friendly event provided the opportunity to visit the park, learn about phase one of the restoration project and get involved with data collection.

As part of the celebration, a floating island habitat was planted with native species and launched in to Idlewild Lake. This isolated habitat is constructed of non-toxic, recycled plastic and floats on top of the water. It provides habitat for birds and animals, shelter for fish, and a surface area for microbes.

The island creates a concentrated wetland effect; natures way of cleaning the water.

Lead image: Floating island habitat launched into Idlewild Lake. Left to right, Mike Matejka, City of Cranbrook, Todd Hebert, Columbia Outdoor School, Jennifer Krotz, Columbia Outdoor School. Photos courtesy Columbia Outdoor School & Blue Lake Camp

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