Archive for the category "environment"

Stanley Park Ecology Society Events

August 10th, 2010 @ 10:00am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes and educates visitors and locals alike when it comes to the natural elements that make the park what it is. Within the borders of the paved roads and past the parking spaces there is a delicate ecosystem that the SPES can help you explore. Here are just a few [...]

Celebration of Light Fireworks, the Garbage Aftermath

July 29th, 2010 @ 8:09am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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This morning our pal and local photographer Tyler Ingram took to the shores of English Bay to capture some of the Celebration of Light fireworks aftermath. Crowds seemed to have ignore most of the black trash bins, some of which were toppled, as litter was strewn across the streets, sand, and grass. Photo credit: Tyler [...]

Bakerview EcoDairy in Abbotsford

July 27th, 2010 @ 1:10pm by Guest Author
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The following is a guest post contributed by Amber Strocel from TheV3H.com and Strocel.com. My family and I were recently invited to tour Bakerview EcoDairy in Abbotsford. I am always interested in learning more about where my food comes from, so I jumped at the chance. The EcoDairy is a demonstration farm, and its purpose [...]

International Bog Days Festival 2010

July 13th, 2010 @ 10:00am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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International Bod Days Festival is Sunday July 25th at Burns Bog. This annual event, now in its 19th year, includes food, entertainment, and interactive tours of the largest domed peat bog on the west coast of North America. Photo credit: badfreeway on Flickr The festival will take place at 10388 Nordel Court (at Planet Ice) [...]

The Vancouver Expedition to TEDxOilSpill

June 16th, 2010 @ 9:10am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Our pal and local web and photography icon Kris is currently down in the Gulf of Mexico snapping photos of the oil spill effects before heading to Washington, DC for TEDxOilSpill later this month. On Twitter June 14th: Looks like we’re headed to Biloxi Mississippi bright & early to photograph a 3-State Rally for Vietnamese [...]

EPIC Sustainable Living Expo 2010

May 27th, 2010 @ 4:29pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The EPIC Sustainable Living Expo, which usually lives up to its massive name, takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sun at the new Vancouver Convention Centre. Mike Holmes at EPIC 2008 There are well over 100 exhibitors showcasing techniques, services and wares that span from soda pop to yoga and everything in between. A large [...]

Mount St Helens Eruption: 30th Anniversary

May 18th, 2010 @ 10:27am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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After hearing the loud rumble that caused the curtains to blow in my mother walked over to the crib to check on me. It was Mother’s Day. She thought the noise came from someone slamming lids on dumpsters but soon found out on the news that Mount St Helens in Washington State had erupted. I [...]

Earth Day 2010 Events in Metro Vancouver

April 20th, 2010 @ 2:41pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Thursday is Earth Day and around the globe 6 million Canadians will join 500 million people in over 180 countries in eco-friendly activities and events. So far there’s plenty lined up for Vancouver and surrounding cities so here’s a quick rundown: Photo credit: Deviashun Photography on Flickr Vancouver Aquarium – April 17 – 25, 2010 [...]