| Where would we be without Burns Bog? As the “lungs of the Lower Mainland,” Burns Bog stores pollution from Vancouver city dwellers. Were we to develop any part of Burns Bog, these pollutants would be released into the air, caus- ing damaging effects environment, including greenhouse gasés and climate changes. That is why the Society is requesting your help in protecting this ecological jewel. According to Olson, the Society is also concerned about people using peat as a garden fertilizer. “There are plenty of alternatives to using peat, including Coco Earth which is derived from coconut on our trees,” said Olson. The Society sells Coco Earth in their office gift shop and also provides the public with resources for environmentally friendly gardening products. “Our hope is that eventually people will stop using peat altogether,’ said Olson. “For Peat’s sake, don’t use peat,” said international wetland scholar David Bellamy, Ph.D, at a recent Burns Bog Conservation Society event. And Dr. Bellamy isn’t the only one fighting to protect Burns Bog. David Suzuki, Margaret Atwood, Robert Bateman, and Brian Adams have also been a part of the fight. The Society is currently cam- paigning to build a world-class edu- cation centre near Burns Bog where scientists and students will be able to study Burns Bog. “The more we learn, the more we realize the importance of Burns Bog,” said Olson. Burns Bog has many ecological functions, includ- ing helping with climate control and reducing flooding. Burns Bog also helps to maintain reliable supplies of clean water for rivers, and aids in salmon productivity by regulating the water tables. Because of lack of bog research, we still do not know the extent of bog functions. “Send a gift, or become a mem- ber, write letters to your favourite politician and ask them to continue to work to save the rest of Burns Bog,” said Olson. “Better yet, do all of these so that the Burns Bog Conservation Society can continue to protect Burns Bog.” Burns Bog Conservation Society offers regular tours of the Delta Nature Reserve and Burns Bog. On a tour, your guide will point out some of the tare and endangered plants and animals and tell you what you can do to protect Burns Bog. For more information about the bog or to schedule a tour, call the Burns Bog Conservation Society at 604.572.0373, or check out their website at . NIGHTCLUB The original “ Thirsty $2 cover & $2 Drinks! Foreplay Fridays $3 Hiballs Cheer Factor Saturdays Check out our Giant Twister board and much much more Student special no line no cover before 10:30 with your student I.D. 94 - CHURCH ST. NEW WEST. 604-525-1932 Thursdays” SEPHEMbEr §=ae/anol