Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources Carolina Canada Coalition stretches from Toronto to Windsor (ON) - the area known as the Carolinian Life Zone, which has the most unique and fragile nature in North America.  This eco-regional group began in 1984 and has since been working to protect, study and increate the green infrastructure of the region.  Info:  https://caroliniancanada.ca/ Cats Needing Aid and Protection (CatNap) is a volunteer-run rescue organization located in Nanaimo, BC (Canada) that relies entirely on donations and fundraising events to sustain their programs and operations. The rescue, feeding, spaying/neutering, medical attention, fostering, rehabilitation and rehoming falls in the caring hands of their capable volunteers.  Info :  https://www.catnapsociety.com/ Cats Anonymous Rescue & Adoption is a ; a no-kill cat adoption facility located in Ontario, Canada. The privately-run charity is entirely powered by volunteers and the cats are vaccin...

Eco - Events Seedy Saturdays ... have you ever been to a seed exchange? It can be an experience to remember. As you stroll down the booths, you'll hear interesting conversations with knowledgeable gardeners, farmers who have deep roots in the area -  possibly for generations. Depending on the size of the event, you'll see a huge array of varieties, most of which you've probably never heard of and be introduced to all shapes, sizes and colours of pretty much anything you can think of.  Attending events like these also introduces local food and beverage producers who are offering snacks and refreshments. You'll learn of groups and organizations (both big and small, unofficial ones) that may peak your interest. Often, non-profits will display information packages where you might learn about citizen science projects in your area, things your kids can get involved in, learn how seniors are helping the non-profits, and much more.  *if you would like your event listed he...

Events:  Check out these upcoming Seed and Garden Info Exchange via these links below: Saturday February 17, 2018 Toronto North, ON Bridgewater, NS Victoria, BC Thunder Bay, ON Cawston-Similkameen, BC Sawyerville, QC Sunday February 18, 2018 Musquodoboit Harbour, NS Kaslo, BC Saturday February 24, 2018 Kitchener, ON Milton, ON Picton, ON Sorrento, BC Vancouver, BC Mississauga, ON Tofino, BC Truro, NS Sooke, BC Yorkton, SK Lillooet, BC Charlottetown, PE Estrie, QC Penticton, BC Lasqueti, BC Fernie, BC Sunday February 25, 2018 Saint Andrews, NB

-- Quote of the Day --    “People who become involved are getting involved with the large picture… almost anywhere that you go, the greening of the world can happen through your actions – circling from the individual to worldwide.” ~ Cindy Katz http://tobtr.com/s/4660327   (*Click on the link to access the full discussion with Cindy) -- Conscious Living Event --  May 20 Waste Expo 2013 Location : New Orleans, Louisiana – US   Info : www.WasteExpo.com    -- Positive News --  I was watching one of my favorite TV documentary series – Architects of Change - recently and learned of some interesting green city initiatives going on here in Canada. One Canadian city, I believe it was Montreal - Quebec, had started an interesting alternative transportation initiative. There, they offer combination package deals for people interested in renting a car, taking ...

-- Brummets In the Media --  I have the pleasure of being Patti Hulstrand's guest on the Writing Ruminations radio show today (Oct 17). We'll be talking mainly about the world of writing. Join us live (3:30 PM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or - access the archive of today's show at your convenience later on:   http://blogtalkradio.com/kwodradio   -- Conscious Living Event -- October 17-19 The 2012 Rubber Recycling Symposium  Location : Sheraton Centre - Toronto Hotel  Toronto, ON (Canada) Information : Anyone participating in this 2-day event will find encouraging information on ongoing efforts of eliminating stockpiles of used tires, ways of more efficiently recycling this resource, find dozens of exhibitors, and discover lots of networking opportunities. They'll also learn about rubber recyclers, waste management programs, equipment companies, and more. www.rubberrecycling.ca   ...