For more information about False Solomon's Seal, as well as true Solomon's Seal, check out this blog from which these excellent photos are reposted.
Photo of the Week: Granddaddy of the Forest, the Coastal Douglas Fir
Srap7ul, "something standing upright." That's the poetry of this land. I believe that's why the Lil'wat say "We have always been, and will continue to be, a people of the land." Happy Easter. Maybe today is a good day to go hug a tree? A big old Coastal Douglas Fir.
Looking for a natural mosquito repellent? Try yarrow.
#30DaysofNativePlantLove continues, with Yarrow, Qetsyu7a7lhep, chipmunk's little tail, a not unfamiliar remedy for herbalists. Our contributor, phytotherapist Evelyn Coggins, harvests yarrow for personal use. Learn more about her passion for the healing power of this place we live in this in-depth interview.
The Western Trumpet Honeysuckle – Nectar for Hummingbirds
Last summer, I was working on an article about Colour. I started seeing colour everywhere, and wondering, what purpose does it serve? One day, after pedalling my bike up Reid Road and noticing all the Western Trumpet Honeysuckle blossoms, popping orange-bursts amongst the screen of green, I thought: Why do flowers have their amazing bright … Continue reading The Western Trumpet Honeysuckle – Nectar for Hummingbirds
Native Plant Love: Tigerlily
We are so thrilled to dedicate the month of April at the Wellness Almanac to showcase Stewardship Pemberton's native plant garden interpretive sign project. Check out Dawn Johnson's post, to find out where it all began. And stand by, every day, as we share a native plant. It's a chance to test your local knowledge, … Continue reading Native Plant Love: Tigerlily
30 Days of Native Plant Love, a special month-long Stewardship adventure
One of my favourite childhood memories was being kicked out of the house by my young mother to search for food. Here was the deal: we had to fill up the ice cream bucket. Then we could come home and help her make saskatoon pie, choke cherry jelly, wild strawberry shortcake, whatever we ended up finding … Continue reading 30 Days of Native Plant Love, a special month-long Stewardship adventure
#WellnessReads2015: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
I love books! One of the first things I did when we moved to Pemberton, almost 7 years ago, was to join the library in anticipation of reading lots of books and meeting new people. Just one problem with that. I love to OWN books! I love the smell and the feel of them, I … Continue reading #WellnessReads2015: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Speaker Series: Managing Anxiety in Your Family, April 20 (Plus a Plug for Play.)
Save the Date of April 20, 6p.m for the second session in the Mental Health Speaker Series hosted by the Pemberton Public Library, from the Sea to Sky Mental Health Partnership. Dr. Kristin Buhr will address managing anxiety in your family and it will include some general information about anxiety, some general self-help strategies for … Continue reading Speaker Series: Managing Anxiety in Your Family, April 20 (Plus a Plug for Play.)
Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski’s “River Whisperer”
This photo of Polek's one year old, Tae, in deep conversation with the Green River out the back of Signal Hill, made me think of a line from Anis Mojgani's poem, Shake the Dust: "this is for the two year olds who cannot be understood because they speak half-English and half-god." Or river-babble.
Earth Love, beyond Earth Hour
Earth Hour’s 10 year old initiative to go dark for the planet takes place at 8:30pm tonight. It all began in Australia in 2005 when the World Wildlife Federation dreamed up a way to raise awareness about the impact of climate change. It has since become the largest voluntary action for the environment, with people … Continue reading Earth Love, beyond Earth Hour
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