Polek's beautiful photo, "The Secrets of Time", brought to mind a recent update from Stewardship Pemberton of coho salmon spawning. Something else to celebrate on this solstice day.
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Wellness Champions Celebrated: Now with Photos!
The Winds of Change Recognition Awards were given on Saturday at the celebration dinner that marked the culmination of the Wellness Gathering. In the meantime, please congratulate the first high school student to be recognised in the award's 5 year history, and two of the most dynamic and productive community groups out there. The Winds … Continue reading Wellness Champions Celebrated: Now with Photos!
Photo Album: 2014 Rivers Day
B.C. Rivers Day, now in it’s 34th year, is a celebration of the unique rivers and watersheds that surrounds us. Stewardship Pemberton has been celebrating B.C. Rivers Day in our community for many years through community restoration projects, celebrations and events. A very big kukwstum̓ckál̓ap, Thank You to all of those who came out and … Continue reading Photo Album: 2014 Rivers Day
Celebrate BC Rivers Day, Sept 28, 11 – 2
34th Annual B.C. Rivers Day Celebration at the One Mile Lake Nature Centre Come celebrate our local waterways with Stewardship Pemberton on Sunday, September 28th, 2014 from 11am to 2pm. We will have a special educational salmon display, salmon mini-golf, and more! All food and activities are by donation. We hope to have another small … Continue reading Celebrate BC Rivers Day, Sept 28, 11 – 2
Humbled and Happy: A shout out from Stewardship Pemberton
Last month, Pemberton had the honour of hosting just over fifty scientist specialized in their field from near and very far as an extension of the Whistler Naturalists annual BioBlitz event. This is the first time Pemberton has co-hosted this event. As the scientists unloaded from the bus, the butterflies in my stomach took flight. … Continue reading Humbled and Happy: A shout out from Stewardship Pemberton
Video: Sharp Tailed Snakes
Last year, herpetologist Dr Leslie Anthony delivered a presentation at the library on Pemberton's sharp-tailed snake population, where he tells the story of his discovery of a completely rare species of snake, right here in our backyard. You don't have to be a geek to find this exciting... and you don't have to have been … Continue reading Video: Sharp Tailed Snakes
Stewardship Pemberton’s Salmon Celebration Field Trip, Sep 6
Celebrate Salmon! A Field Trip for Families Saturday September 6th, 9am to 5pm Please join Stewardship Pemberton Society as we head further afield to the Anderson Lake spawning channel for a guided tour, followed by a traditional Lil’wat salmon smoking lesson on the shores of Lillooet Lake with Kap Gene Andrew. This trip is being … Continue reading Stewardship Pemberton’s Salmon Celebration Field Trip, Sep 6
Stewardship Pemberton brings BioBlitz to Pemberton, August 24, 2pm
The Whistler BioBlitz is a 24 hour race against the clock to count as many species as possible.And this year, it's coming to Pemberton!Join Stewardship Pemberton Society, the SLRD and guest biologists to discover the unique biodiversity of the new local conservation area at the Fulton Property. Meet at the bottom of Happy Trail. Email … Continue reading Stewardship Pemberton brings BioBlitz to Pemberton, August 24, 2pm
Free Canning Workshop, Saturday June 21, 9am-1pm
Just in time for strawberry season, Stewardship Pemberton is hosting a canning workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to can jams and preserves without giving your loved ones a nasty case of botulism. (I'm guessing all cases of botulism are nasty...) SPS's Dawn Johnson shared a favourite family recipe and the … Continue reading Free Canning Workshop, Saturday June 21, 9am-1pm
Flowers of the Forest: Chocolate Lilies
One of the first native flowers to emerge after the snow melts around Pemberton is the chocolate lily (Fritillaria lanceolata). This springtime beauty is found in grassy meadows, bluffs, and open forests. Anyone who has been biking with me at this time of year has experienced multiple and sudden (sometimes dangerous?) stops when I first … Continue reading Flowers of the Forest: Chocolate Lilies
The Wellness Almanac 