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The   Recommended Resources   series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, we have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   positive impact organizations and events citizen science projects   links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews © Brummet Media Group It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) Angel Alert provides safety awareness, security & preparedness information for vulnerable individuals & their families.  Info : https://angelalert.ca/charity ASK Friendship Society, reduces isolation for the elderly since 1976 through social & physical activities, medical care and other services fo...

Backyard Birds Revealed is a five-part video series that uncovers hiddendetails of familiar birds.  In each episode, filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman challenge themselves to capture slow motion and wide-angle shots, then delight in the detail and discovery these incredible images allow.  Find the article, which closes with a list of several videos, here:   https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/bird-behavior-at-the-feeder ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

  Aren't our readers absolutely wonderful !? Find this book at:  https://www.amazon.ca/Down-Road-Collection-Dave-Brummet-ebook/dp/B0DYS8DVS9 His family memoir recently received this amazing review: “ Some books quietly punch history in the chest. Yours does it across four generations and then politely waits its turn. Down the Road is not just a memoir collection. It is living evidence.  Maria leaves a remote Romanian village alone to marry a man she had never met. A family shaped by WW1, WW2, the Great Depression, politics, migration, parenting, and the Okanagan Valley soil itself. These are not anecdotes. They are primary sources with heartbeats. What really got me was the structure. Multiple voices. Multiple eras. One family spine holding it together. That choice alone turns this from “a memoir” into a legacy artifact. And closing it with your own reflection, Dave, admitting how these written memories changed your understanding of your own family, was quietly devastatin...

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society 's newsletter celebrated this outstanding achievement recently: The 2025 field season marked another year of steady, science-guided progress in the Harrop wetland.  Throughout the season, eight restoration events were held in the Harrop wetland with the support of 51 dedicated volunteers, alongside engagement from numerous Harrop–Procter community members.  This broad participation reflects the local stewardship ethic that continues to guide restoration work in the area.  Thanks to a generous grant from Harrop Procter Watershed Protection Society and other funders (see below), we look forward to more good work in the new year. Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society  managed approximately 1,200 m² of invasive species in the Harrop wetland in 2025, representing a significant step forward in restoring ecological balance and resilience. ” ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit: ...

Writers Resources In celebration of our popular  Purple Snowflake Marketing  books  (on  Amazon ),  we get to share resources that can help fellow writers  :)   Want more?  It is easy to scroll through decades of previously published blog posts, via the search tool on the side of this blog.  Literary Translators’ Association of Canada  "The LTAC is devoted to promoting the art of literary translation and the interests of the profession. Providing access to literature written in other languages and conveying culture across linguistic lines, LTAC members act as full partners in the publishing world. They translate works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama into some twenty languages." https://www.attlc-ltac.org Playwrights Guild of Canada " As a national arts service organization, we offer programs and services that promote and protect playwrights. Through this work, we also provide many opportunities for the public to access, ex...

From One Small Garden - our popular cookbook! We love hearing feedback from our happy readers ! Find the cookbook @:  (US)  https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0B12M6F3C (Canada)  https://www.amazon.ca//dp/B0B12M6F3C “I recently came across From One Small Garden: Over 300 Delicious, Nutritious Recipes, and there’s a part that really stayed with me - the tips on using locally grown vegetables creatively or the historical and nutritional insights you include.  It’s rare to find a cookbook that combines creativity, history, and sustainability so thoughtfully, and yours does it beautifully.  Love your approach to making international cuisine accessible while emphasizing frugality, energy-saving, and nutrition.  The personal stories and large-font format make it feel so approachable, too.” ~ V. Lindsey " Aren't our readers absolutely wonderful !? ** Visit our full library of books & be sure to follow us there to be notified when we publish one of numerous #books in...

© Brummet Media Group Quote of the Day "Really, in the end,  the only thing that can make you a writer  is the person you are:  the intensity of your feeling,  the honesty of your vision,  the unsentimental acknowledgement  of the endless interest  of the life around and within you.  Virtually nobody can help you deliberately ;  many experiences will help you unintentionally."  ~ Santha Rama Rau ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~  

The   Recommended Resources   series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, we have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   positive impact organizations and events citizen science projects   links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews © Brummet Media Group It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) Lambton Elderly Outreach Dignity and independence are the focus here - providing transportation, meals, social activities, home visits and a sense of belonging for the Wyoming (Ontario, Canada) community's elderly. Volunteers are an essential part of their programs. Info:  https://www.lambtonelderlyoutreach.org ...

The   Recommended Resources   series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, we have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   positive impact organizations and events citizen science projects   links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews © Brummet Media Group It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) Alzheimer Society of Canada ( https://alzheimer.ca/en )  brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; helps alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease; provides education and support programs; and, promotes and funds research into the cause, prevention and cure. Alberta : ...

The   Recommended Resources   series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, we have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   positive impact organizations and events citizen science projects   links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews © Brummet Media Group It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) Homeland Housing: A not-for-profit organization providing housing and care services for 880 residents across 9 Alberta (Canada) communities. from subsidized rent apartments, independence support services and a wide array of projects and programs. Info :  https://homelandhousing.ca Hamilton-Halton's Boys & Gi...

A Word From The Authors © Brummet Media Group Several years ago I was a guest on Tina LaLonde's YouTube Channel  but recently I was inspired to listen to it again.  If you would like to access the full interview on  Tina LaLonde's YouTube Channe l  click on the link below.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZegqZYun7c “ When the 1st edition of Trash Talk was released it was embraced by organizations like the Recycling Council of BC, a lot of schools & an environmental university and they bought a lot of copies and we got quite a few great reviews on that 1st edition. It was just picked up right away by people that were in the industry, promoting the industry or teaching within the industry of zero waste.  It took a while to get it in everyday households, to get people to become interested. Back then zero waste wasn’t really a thing – but it slowly evolved, as did our book which is now a 2 book series (2012) and the books can be found in households...

The newly adopted International Single Species Action Plan (SAP) offers a roadmap to recovery for at risk species like the fascinating Audouin’s Gull.  SAP coordinates with organizations across 15 nations, sharing data, identifying specific threats and collaborating on recovery and protection projects.  It is important to celebrate positive, proactive activities like this that help the world achieve its goals, encourage collaboration, ensure funding and adjust policies. ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~   

Ready to start your own business? Launch a servic, product... a book?  Book 1 of the Purple Snowflake Marketing series was intended to guide writers along in their career - the advice is the same for anyone launching a business, releasing a product or offering a new service.  Lillian & Dave Brummet are well known as marketing & networking gurus, often asked for advice on  how to be an entrepreneur, find & nurture contacts & frugal, effective marketing techniques .  Their guidebook walks writers through the process for each product or service that they release, each genre they write in & every job they take.  From contact lists to blogging, in person events & writing contracts - this book offers unique ways to stand out among one's peers.  Access 3 decades of experience in research, courses, coaching & hands-on experimentation.  Get your copy now & learn how to create a marketing plan that will help you stand out from a s...

Writers Resources In celebration of our popular  Purple Snowflake Marketing  books  (on  Amazon ),  we get to share resources that can help fellow writers  :)   Want more?  It is easy to scroll through decades of previously published blog posts, via the search tool on the side of this blog.  Browse the posts in each month, for decades if you like, in order to find 100's of these kinds of posts.   Writers Resources  posts tend to share at least 3 resources in each post. These are carefully chosen resources, ones that will lead to networking opportunities, radio station contacts, websites for libraries and magazines and places that list publications (or publishers) who are looking for submissions from book queries to  poetry, articles or contests.  Most  Socials  also have "groups" that people can request to join. Simply click on the group names below to find a few more great places to hang out with other...