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I find walking in nature to be such a wonderful way to decompress, it makes you slow down and appreciate what is around you and be more present in the moment.

I have been far more attentive to my water use these past few weeks, and I have noticed where I am already doing well, and some areas where I could improve a little.

I have been on a years-long battle with creeping bellflower in my backyard. It spreads through deep taproots that can be 2ft below, and will regrow from any piece left behind so it's important to get the entire plant. With all the rain we've been getting, it's easier to pull up the entire root system, and I am trying to get any small plants...

What would Earth say to us if it could speak? 🌍 Maybe it would thank us for every small act of care—every piece of litter picked up, every drop of water saved, every choice to waste a little less. But maybe it would also ask us to slow down… to notice… to protect what we often take for granted. “I give you air, water, beauty, and life,” it...

What is one example of resilience in nature you found interesting?

We have been seeing two hawks hanging out in the tree across the street - after logging them in iNaturalist, I learned they are Cooper's Hawks, a species whose population has thankfully rebounded in the last 50 years. Logging species on platforms like this can help raise awareness of the biodiversity in your area, and help scientists understand...

Congratulations to Gisele Griselda for being our second prize draw winner! She has selected a gift card to City Avenue Market in Vancouver!🌱 Thank you to everyone for your participation so far - it has been great to see so many of you taking action! Keep checking in and sharing your thoughts, questions, and stories! Each post will earn you a...

Imagine the world if we all did just one small thing for the planet every day… 🌍 Picked up a piece of litter. Turned off unused lights. Saved a little water. Chose to reuse instead of throw away. It may seem small, almost invisible—but together, these actions would transform our communities, our environment, and our future. Cleaner parks....

What small “food rescue” moment made you feel proud this week?

🌱✨“Each of us can make a difference. Together, we can make change.” — David Suzuki 💚