Birds such as grouse, pheasants and turkeys have a muscular part of the stomach called a gizzard, which pulverizes or crushes hickory and acorn seeds.
Use of native plants helps conserve water
Use of native plants helps conserve water In an attempt to encourage conservation of water
over the hot summer months, Vancouverites are urged to use native
plants in their backyards. Native plants are more suited to the
city's hot, dry temperatures than exotic plants are and require
less watering over the summer. Up to 40 per cent of water used over
the summer is used for outdoor watering. Backyard BiodiverCity Week
runs April 3-9 and aims to encourage gardeners to take advantage of
BC's natural plants and develop ecological practices that promote
water conservation. As part of the endeavour, UBC is holding the
second annual Native Plant Celebration and Sale at the UBC
Botanical Garden on Sunday, 9 April. The Vancouver Museum will also
feature an exhibit demonstrating native landscape, and those who
are interested can learn more about native landscaping at the
city's Farmer WaterWise Garden on Maple. 31 MARCH 2000
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