A Hidden Sanctuary

During our tour of the Vanier garden, we were asked to lift any of the repurposed logs that were placed in the dirt. When lifting a log it really felt as if you were opening a treasure chest. The “treasure” that was revealed under the logs was a natural home for hundreds of tiny insects. There was a plethora of different insect species that were living coherently and peacefully. This really showed so much more to the garden than at first glance. Just to see how much nature had to offer in such a small, and controlled space was already phenomenal. However, to also get to see the habitat it…