Humans Value What They Know If children do not explore nature, they do not know nature. They will not fight to protect what they do not know. It is imperative that parents take their children to the wild spaces near … Read More
Every new year is an unknown year—perhaps that is why we gather to celebrate the New Year with friends, to ease to fear of the unknown, to trick us into thinking we won’t actually be alone when facing this curiously … Read More
Easter Hike at Bear Creek, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia The best way to encourage children to join you on a wilderness hike is to make sure the hike includes some amazing natural features. Bear Creek has it all! It’s the … Read More
Snow Day in Okanagan Valley! I tired to work; I truly did. But outside made inside seem so terribly boring… The schools in my region had not closed for a snow day in 35 years…until yesterday and today. The first … Read More
I walk my dogs through the forest behind our house every morning. The earlier the better—I don’t like to meet other dogs. I was surrounded and attacked by a group of four dogs last spring; though, Pablo and Fernando circled … Read More
The seasons are changing again. As a Canadian, this means a lot to me. My entire life style changes with the seasons. This is especially true as I live in the Okanagan region of Canada. Our summers are very hot, … Read More
Thirteen Wild Orchids Bloomed. Each Orchid, a Sacred Gift From the Universe. These gorgeous wild orchids are native to the Okanagan mountains. It is a miracle that amongst the tall grass and shrubs that surround a steep slope in my … Read More
Spent yesterday afternoon at Mission Hill Vineyards, where French artist, Nathalie Decosta was signing wine bottles with photographs of her sculptures on the labels. Mission Hill Vineyards is the first and only Canadian (I think North American as well) showing … Read More
