Posted in Nature, Outdoor Living
My son was keen to hear that the City of Coquitlam was planning to open out outdoor adventure playground in a wooded setting. “Let’s go on opening day”, he declared.
Posted in Nature, Our British Columbia
In the past few months as the weather has slowly improved, I’ve been trying to think about inspiring ways to get in shape. I like group classes at a gym but the idea of using our home gym bores me senseless. The idea came to my mind that at least once a week I should throw myself up and down a mountain side.
Spring has come early here in British Columbia. How is your garden looking where you are?
Posted in Arts, Celebrations, Community, Daily Dish, Environment, Events, Nature, Outdoor Living
Connect BC is a new group page on Facebook where British Columbians can connect and share information about events and opportunities focussed on CULTURE, strengthening COMMUNITIES and CONNECTING to Nature. This group page is an extension of the local, Canadian and international information that is shared on the BCFamily.ca page on Facebook.
Posted in Nature, Outdoor Living
Any time of year and in any weather, Colony Farms is an interesting place to visit for a walk along the river or through the community gardens. Summertime is the peak period for viewing the garden plots before you head off down the trails to walk by the water, enjoy the peaceful setting and watch for wildlife. You might even want to take part in a game of “launch a stick into the river and watch it float away”.
Posted in Nature, Outdoor Living
Pamela Chan, BCFamily.ca Waldeinsamkeit is a German word that captures the feeling of being alone in the woods. In the…
Posted in Arts and Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Education
Pamela Chan, BCFamily.ca While observing elders in my family who immigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 20th century, I…
Posted in Environment, Inspiration, Nature, Outdoor Education
If you follow information about outdoor education and the international movement to help children experience the outdoors, you will enjoy…
Posted in Celebrations, Nature, Travel
Pitt Lake, Pitt Meadows, BC Canadians will be celebrating long weekends across the country during the first weekend in August.…
Posted in Education, Nature, On the screen, Outdoor Education
“What people do not understand, they do not value. What they do not value, they will not protect and what…