I was at a meeting downtown recently and spotted this goose happily swimming in its very own pond. She seemed oblivious to all the downtown […] Read More
Category: sustainability
I love this funky little café in my neighbourhood. It reminds me of a place I used to frequent in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. Not only is […] Read More
My community garden, the one with the cute purple shed, is having a fundraiser this Sunday. The BBQ bash takes place at Choices Market in […] Read More
We grew quinoa (keen-wah) at the City Farmer garden for awhile. It was extremely difficult to harvest, all those tiny little seeds. We decided to […] Read More
One of my professors has done a longitudinal study on students from three BC high schools, analyzing their work experiences and decisions on higher education […] Read More
A couple weeks ago, I received an e-newsletter announcement from the City declaring their support for a brand new art gallery on “two acres of […] Read More
I love Facebook because I see things there that I don’t see anywhere else. Two urban agriculture shots were circulating recently. One from Geneva Switzerland, […] Read More
Here’s a great idea to dress up your stairs. Lushness and fragrance in every step.
Sheila Dobie is passionate about her local food system and she is a big part of its revitalization. Dobie and her partner Karl Lilgert moved […] Read More
When my friend Linda put me on to the UBC Faculty of Education, her contact referred me on to Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe. I emailed him, […] Read More