Dave Allcorn, FNA’s summer Tundra Buggy driver and resident amateur botanist sent in a collection of some of the incredible plant life that can be found out on the tundra in the summer months. Many people don’t realize the variety of plant life that grows out on the tundra so we thought we would take a moment to share this collection of images that Dave has captured. Anyone who has ever gone out on a summer Tundra Buggy tour with Dave can attest to his infectious enthusiasm and passion for plant life and the beauty of the North.
Did you know that many of the berries found on the tundra can be eaten? Several of the shops in Churchill carry jams and preserves made from berries found on the tundra during the summer months. As we showed you in an earlier blog, the berries are also a favourite of the polar bears. Some of the plants out on the tundra can also be eaten and some are even used to make tea.
For the entire album and some commentary about the various plants by Dave himself, click here.
