Alas, no Spud Run this year. But here's a round-up of activities taking place in downtown Pemberton tomorrow.
Month: June 2012
Sighted: Tigerlily
The Tiger Lily (Lilium columbianum) is one of BC's 'day lilies' - short flowering, and in the final days of its show-off phase now - spotted around Mosquito Lake early this week, typical habitat given tiger lilies are most likely to be found in open damp woods and meadows. (One of the favourite places seems … Continue reading Sighted: Tigerlily
Coaches Corner: The Cure for Anything is Salt Water
Artwork by Stephany Yaya Sungkharisma. Quote by Isak Dinesen.
Word of the week: séxem
Sunflower: séxem Listen to the pronunciation of séxem, here. (From the Lil'wat Community First Voices portal.)
Recipe: Kale Chips
It's been so cool and rainy lately that the only thing flourishing in my garden is kale. Thank you kale, for growing no matter what. Thank you, also, for being a most excellent source of vitamin K, C, manganese, calcium and copper. I've never had much success baking kale chips. They either turn out too … Continue reading Recipe: Kale Chips
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You’re Never Too Young To Change The World
Child and youth therapist at the Xit'olacw Community School, Tanya Richman, and director of the Pemberton and District Library, Shannon Ellis, were so inspired by their daughters' desires to change the world, that they decided to do something about it. This summer, from July 10-14, daily from 10-11am, the Pemberton Library hosts a 'Junior World … Continue reading You’re Never Too Young To Change The World
Event: Popsicles with the Mayor at the Sk8 Park, Wed June 27 3-5pm
Sighted: Lupins
The (typically) purple flowers of the Lupinus arcticus cluster in long spikes. The bright green leaves are long and arranged like spokes on a wheel. Drops of moisture collect at the base of the leaves to provide extra moisture to the plant. Lupine is one of the hardiest plants - it even grows in windswept … Continue reading Sighted: Lupins
Event: National Aboriginal Day at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.
Join the SLCC tomorrow for National Aboriginal Day celebrations. Visit with the artists at the Artist Market, enjoy live music performances from Kalan Wi, Childrens Crafts, Salmon & Venison Burgers & Wild Boar Smokies on the BBQ. To top it all off, the Centre are Admission By Donation to come and witness the festivities!!
The Wellness Almanac 