For some folk, the annual Christmas tradition means traipsing around in the woods to find a tree. For others, it means traipsing around in the woods to find a different kind of trophy: a bird sighting. Last year, 30,416 birds were tallied, with 131 species identified, throughout Sea to Sky in the annual Christmas bird count. … Continue reading Save the Date: Christmas Bird Count, Dec 17
Coming up at the Library on December 4, Tracy Defoe facilitates a free workshop on Clear Language and Design. One of Tracy's passions is the practice of writing for clarity and layout for readability. Tracy has taught Clear Language and Design principles for more than twenty years to a wide range of clients including businesses, … Continue reading Learn the Secret of Better Communication & Design – Dec 4
Find out how to be radiant and chemical-free. Joanna Runciman is a Whistler author and has recently released 'The Radiant Woman's Handbook'. She will be giving a talk and demo at the Library at 6.30pm on Monday 2nd December.
The thing I love most about the Wellness Almanac is the posts from our guest contributors and columnists. There is so much expertise and passion in this community - I love tapping into that, and gaining perspective about different issues, grounded in the wisdom of place. If you've been busy managing a jam-packed end-of-year festive … Continue reading November Round-Up
Pickers and foragers and mountain bikers and hikers know it was a pretty darn good season for mushrooms this year. So, here's a little TED talk to help get your mushroom-love on.
In addition to babies (a LOT of babies), there's some pretty amazing stuff that gets MADE in Pemberton. The Pemberton Arts Council hosts its 6th annual arty-party at the Pemberton Community Centre on Saturday, November 30, celebrating and showcasing some of those works. (Not the babies. It's an adults only affair. That way, grown ups can … Continue reading Event: MADE, Nov 30
Our birding correspondent, John Tschopp, reports that on Sunday, a Prairie Falcon was taken into care at Clover Road in Pemberton. It still has the hunting skills, as it ate some fowl. This bird is listed as "accidental" on the Pemberton list. We are happy to have a picture record of it now.
SÍMA7 WI, SÍMA7 WI! Come to the Lil'wat Loonie Auction, Swap Meet and Artist Sales fundraiser. Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the Úll̓us (Mount Currie Gymnasium) 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Concession, featuring a breakfast sandwich, baked goods and coffee. Swap Meet. Loonie Auction. Baked Goods. Raffles. Traditional Craft Tables Door Prizes! Christmas Food Hamper … Continue reading Event: Loonie Auction, Swap Meet and Artist Sales Fundraiser, Dec 1
Have you ever wanted to know more about One Mile Lake?As part of Pemberton's Multicultural Week celebrations, Lex Joseph from the Lil'wat community will guide a walk-and-talk tour around One Mile Lake, today at 3pm. Find out about the History of One Mile Lake and all it's treasures. He will be taking us on a tour … Continue reading Guided Tour of One Mile Lake, today at 3pm
