Brummet's Conscious Blog

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...

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

 -- Inspiring Change --  The other day we were driving through Crawford Bay toward the ferry on our way out to Nelson BC for a shopping trip - when I saw a really skinny fella in bicycle gear setting up what looked like a unicycle. Curiosity peaked as we went by and we talked about riding a unicycle, how difficult that must be. In my mind I was hoping the guy was OK as he seemed kinda skinny to me. Anyway, today on a community forum I found out that this fella is riding all the way from Victoria BC to Canada's capital on the other side of the country... to raise awareness and to inspire a call-to-action regarding making positive environmental changes. As I write you this moment, he is heading down our main street here in our home city of Creston BC. Check out this video (7 min) that explains what this is all about: http://unityfortheclimate.ca/about The site page has more than the video that I mention here, scroll down that link's page to fi...