Last week I had the remarkable experience of watching a seal catch and eat a beautiful bright silver salmon. The…
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Down at the Dock: summer excitement!
What a busy boating season we had with our green boating and marina eco-certification program. This was my first summer…
Read more »Time to Turn the Tide on Fossil Fuels
Tammy, Rebecca and Georgia ( mermaid) at the GSA booth. When it comes to a possible increase in fossil fuel…
Read more »A Whirlwind Summer Draws to a Close
A giant shark cruises through Snug Cove during the BowFest parade! We are sad to say that this is our…
Read more »Beaches and Blackberries: A Powell River Adventure
Blackberry Fest Street Party in full swing! Isabelle and I visited Powell River last weekend. As neither of us had…
Read more »A celebration of West Coast local goods
On Tuesday July 31st, Deanna and I loaded the car and headed up-Island for the famous Parksville Summer by the…
Read more »Market Fun and the Jog for the Bog
On July 28th, Isabelle and I loaded up the car and travelled up-island to attend the Errington Farmer’s Market. Because…
Read more »From bathtubs to super tankers: A busy weekend of street fairs in the Mid-Island
Nanaimo Bathtub Days Street FairPhoto credit: Deanna McGillivray As we were booking our summer outreach events in June, Deanna and…
Read more »Singing in the key of “Green” at Vancouver Folk Fest
Friday, July 13th heralded the start of the 35thannual Vancouver Folk Fest. Refreshingly debunking superstition, Friday dawned beautiful and sunny,…
Read more »More paddling action in the Lower Mainland and good local food on the Island
Paddling action on the beach near Jericho Sailing CentrePhoto credit: Deanna McGillivray After a couple of days spent in the…
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