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Seasonal Observations: Lupins
Thank you Johnny Lupinseed. The ditches are so pretty, full of Arctic lupines in pink, purple and white. Whether they were spread by Joe Antonelli, or nature, they're a beautiful sign that it's nearly solstice.
Another response to Nick Davies’ column
I want to share some of the responses to Nick Davies' column here on the Wellness Almanac, because this blog was conceived in order to provide a forum to slowly bridge the divide between two communities, a divide that deepens with every stereotype that is replayed. Cindy and Mo said it well in their letter … Continue reading Another response to Nick Davies’ column
Why Nick Davies’ column bothers me
If you met me, you'd figure out fairly quickly that I'm Australian. You will probably infer from that, that my skin is prematurely sun-damaged, that I'm a goof surfer, that I get irrationally excited to discover Vegemite or mangoes as part of a breakfast spread, that I think Christmas Day should be celebrated out of … Continue reading Why Nick Davies’ column bothers me
Are You a Good Listener?
Shout Out: Delorez Franz-Los, bee-keeper and sharer
A Big Giant Thank You to Delores Franz-Los for her very kind and generous donation of an educational live bee display for the One Mile Lake Nature Centre!Earlier this month, Delores helped settle a portion of her personal bees into their new home inside of the Nature Centre. They will undoubtedly be the centre of … Continue reading Shout Out: Delorez Franz-Los, bee-keeper and sharer
Event: Bike to Work Week, May 27-June 2
Kick off Bike to Work Week on May 27, 12:30-5pm outside the Pemberton Community Centre with free refreshments for bike commuters. A 2010 Community Census revealed Pemberton residents averaged 3.4 bikes per household, more than double the number of trucks, cars and motorbikes, which suggests that the biggest question for Bike to Work Week, May … Continue reading Event: Bike to Work Week, May 27-June 2
Update from IronMan Canada
Executive summary: there will be traffic impacts on August 25. We're just not 100% sure how/why/when. (Read between the lines: either plan to participate as a volunteer or spectator and enjoy the event, or make sure you're fully stocked for life supplies and don't need to make a mad dash to the store.) As you … Continue reading Update from IronMan Canada
Tomorrow is International Sunflower Guerilla Gardening Day. Are you ready?
Seven years ago, guerrilla gardeners in Brussels decared 1 May the day for people all everywhere to go out beyond our gardens and plant sunflower seeds in the hope that they will bring beauty and health to our neighbourhoods. Do you know of somewhere that could use a little sunshine?
Event: Project of Heart workshop, April 30
"Many factors, including a history of discrimination, help explain aboriginal poverty across Canada. In terms of what can be done today, education should loom large. It should loom large, but it doesn’t." March 19 2013, Vancouver Sun On Tuesday, April 30, the Village of Pemberton Council and Winds of Change Steering Committee will take part … Continue reading Event: Project of Heart workshop, April 30
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