Monday Night Artsy Fartsy Party and PACC AGM, 7pm
Celebrate Pemberton Arts + Culture Council’s 10-year anniversary, Annual General Meeting, artists and the arts onMonday, April 18 at The Prospect Pub in Pemberton. Birthday cake, local artists, a dance performance, guest appearances from past members, art, event memorabilia, stories, food and drink specials and the chance to become a member. The AGM starts at … Continue reading Monday Night Artsy Fartsy Party and PACC AGM, 7pm
How to say sorry so it counts
I grew up in a household where saying "sorry" meant you had really messed up, ie you had failed to righteously and indignantly defend your position. That it to say, it just didn't happen. At best, it might have sounded something like, "well, I'm sorry you feel that way." Making an apology is a skill … Continue reading How to say sorry so it counts
Seasonal Observations: Western Trillium
An annual excursion I cherish is a visit to the Trillium woods. These glowing white wildflowers are amongst the first to bloom and yet many people fail to see them because they typically grow in shady woods, often amidst some thick Devil’s club or Stinging Nettle. Come spring, my mom and I used to walk … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Western Trillium
“I am what I am because of who we all are.”
Why this work - all work - of community-building, bridge-building, hand-holding, and compassion-growing, matters.
Seasonal observations: long-toed salamander
Animal tracker, Nature Camp instructor, naturalist and environmental educator, Kathy Jenkins, posted this on her Facebook page recently... a little inhabitant in her garden that reminds us that this backyard of ours is habitat, first, for many other living things. Like this long-toed salamander. (And friends.) The Long-toed Salamander is a slender salamander, about 8.5 … Continue reading Seasonal observations: long-toed salamander
PWA Tenquille Trail Work Day invites volunteers from 8am on April 16
The Pemberton Wildlife Association's Tenquille trail work day is April 16. The work day will focus on the lower section of the Tenquille Trail. Meet up is 0800 at the Lillooet FSR bridge. The PWA is responsible for the maintenance and management of trails and recreation sites within the Tenquille - Owl Lakes Recreation Area through an … Continue reading PWA Tenquille Trail Work Day invites volunteers from 8am on April 16
Motivational speaker, Earl Lambert, presents at Ullus Gym on Thursday, April 14, 7pm
Dave Steers spies a couple of ducks taking a paddle break
Seasonal Observations: Balm of Gilead
The air is sharp and sweet with the scent of cottonwood these days. Spring has “come on” so quickly that I’ve missed the window of time for making Balm of Gilead this year but I collected the sticky remnants of the buds anyway. This wonderfully scented oil is easy to make and I like to … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Balm of Gilead
The Wellness Almanac 