Pemberton BMX and the Xetolacw fields and ball diamond have benefitted from a huge amount of effort of late. Here's a shout-out to the volunteers and community members who understand that these fields, playgrounds and tracks belong to us. So it's up to us to take care of them. And keep them in the beautiful … Continue reading Shout Out: Caretakers and Volunteers for Recreation
Wellness Almanac contributor Evelyn Coggins will be guiding free herb walks at Helmer's Organic Farm during Slow Food Cycle Sunday, August 18, 2013.
Pemberton's Fishfinder, Brad Knowles, reported last week that Anderson Lake is now seeing sockeye entering the lake in large numbers. The sockeye make their way up the mighty Fraser River to Lillooet, then they hang a left at Seton River, and continue through Seton Lake, to stage in Anderson Lake. The run lasts about a … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: the Sockeye and the Trout
Have you ever noticed the giant salmon hanging from the ceiling of the Pemberton Community Centre? If you head upstairs for a closer look, you'll notice a sign that explains the installation... and just might inspire you to turn your own bicycle into a piece of art next week for the Slow Food Cycle. The … Continue reading Behind the Art: the Cycling Salmon
I think there's something in Suzuki's approach for any of us who struggle with addiction. Some things in ourselves we can't change. Other things , that we feel that we must serve, are products of our own invention. If we can work out the difference, we'll be on the right track, no?
Today, at the Pemberton Farmers Market, is your weekly opportunity to hug a farmer, pick up some sweet treats and fresh produce, listen to live music (courtesy of Suzanne Wilson) and catch up on all the local news, trade a recipe, get some advice on what to do with fennel, or discover something new about … Continue reading Event: Farmers Market, 4pm-7pm
Personal resolution: don't let the fact that I've never done it before, stop me from experimenting in the kitchen. Start simple. Build slowly towards Domestic Goddess status. Or just get messy and have fun. (Being a goddess is probably over-rated anyhow.) So. It's blueberry season. Don't let it pass you by, without putting some away … Continue reading Recipe: Blueberry Jam
After falling slave to Deadline Madness for almost a decade, I managed last summer to redefine "urgency." (Broadly speaking, the top 3 drop-everything-and-go-for-it priorities are Love. Strawberries. Summer.) Practically speaking, that has meant jumping into a lake whenever I ride by. And this week, that has meant noticing how many damselflies are out at Mosquito … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Damselflies
Slow Food Cycle Sunday is just 17 days away, and with summer shuttling by at a blazing pace, we thought it might be topical to spend some time during August contemplating the Art of Slowing Down. To kick us off, we start with little retrospective - a reminder of how full July was, by taking … Continue reading July on The Wellness Almanac
Look around. Everywhere we live, there is art, inviting us into a deeper correspondence with nature, culture, community. That's why one of our favourite columns has been the monthly Work in Progress feature. So far, in our Work in Progress column, we've profiled: Russell Dalby, photographer Bryn Hughes, photographer Jesse Fromowitz, flute-maker Vanessa Stark, artist Mike Tyler, carver and sculptor Nevin … Continue reading Work in Progress: The Round Up!
