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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) Abbey Field Housing Society of Canada  provides  affordable, secure  accommodation & companionship for elders by converting & maintaining houses in which, typically, a small group of residents live together with a house manager. Housekeeping and meals are provided by a small staff in the common...

Here is a great example of how citizen science projects really do have a powerful impact.  Recently we celebrated Global Bird Weekend, which sparked several hundred thousand events for people to enjoy. It was also a great opportunity for the many successful fundraising activities for thousands of nonprofits.  Events like this help bring awareness to the amazing work that volunteers and nonprofits are doing, the impact they are having and to play a small role in supporting their efforts. Participants leave with a renewed sense of appreciation for the diversity found in nature. However events like this also offer a great opportunity for the science community to collaborate with everyday citizens to gather valuable data.  During the Global Bird Weekend a new world record was made when participants from over 200 countries volunteered to spend some time looking for birds armed with a pair of binoculars. Most volunteers also used their camera to capture an image and make it e...

With this  Recommended Resources  series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Recommended Resources  The New Leaf Organization is a non-profit community organization whose mission is the revitalization of the communities it serves by offering an educational option to those at risk of not graduating high school. http://newleaforg.net --- The New Leaf Society focuses on the beautification and manages multiple community projects along gateways, corridors, public areas, back yards and school yards.  https://www.newleafsociety.org --- New Moon Rabbit Rescue organization educates pet owners, encourages spay programs and rescues or rehabilitates fuzzy, funny, fabulous furry rabbits and finds them loving homes.  https://newmoonrabbitrescue.ca ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/store...

Recommended Resources With these  Recommended Resources  series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Wildsight - Creston Valley Branch is engaged in creating healthy, sustainable communities that protect our environment, wildlife and water. Visit:   https://www.facebook.com/wildsightcrestonvalley --- Creston Community Museum   sharing compelling historical stories about the Kootenay region of BC, Canada. Visit:  https://www.facebook.com/CrestonMuseum --- Creston Valley Arts Council Community Showcase promotes and inspires art and artists within the surrounding communities. Visit:  https://www.facebook.com/crestonvalleyartscouncilcommunityshowcase --- ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/br...

Recommended Resources With these  Recommended Resources  series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Creston Legion Branch , (Royal Canadian Legion)  making a difference for veterans and their families while providing essential services within the community in a variety of ways. Visit:   https://www.facebook.com/TheCrestonLegion --- Explore Creston Valley is run by passionate residents, proud of all that their community and the lush environment has to offer. Visit:    https://www.facebook.com/explorecrestonvalley --- Creston Community Paramedics  P roviding access to health care where ever they are needed. Visit:  https://www.facebook.com/crestoncp --- ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://ta...

Recommended Resources With these Recommended Resources series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Creston Valley Toastmasters Club (4949) is part of the International Toastmasters organization , meeting every Thursday evening.  Visit:   https://www.facebook.com/crestontoastmasters --- Trinity Treasures Thrift store sells donated used items and raises thousands of dollars annually for surrounding community organizations, charitable programs. They also provide a fantastic service for those dealing with grief and pending move out dates. People on the run from disasters, tragedy or DM are given special treatment as well. They do a lot for this community - support them by sending them some love :) Visit:    https://www.facebook.com/trinityusedtreasures/ --- Nexus Community Support Society serves several small cities in the Koot...

-- Quote of the Day --  “I think because I was so passionate about bringing attention to the ocean creatures, and the eco-awareness it gave a depth to what I was doing; it was more than dressing up; it was about using myself as a bridge between ocean creatures and land creatures – bringing the message that we really need to do something to help with these issues. …I think it is really important that whatever you do in life that there is a large part of it that you would do regardless of the finance or social status – it is purely something that you do because you have such a passion and a love and recognizing that something needs to happen. ...In one particular area the local fisherman decided to do eco-tourism rather than kill the animals - they set up a program where they take people out in tiny vessels, where you are not allowed to interact in an invasive way… to view their beauty and not kill them.” ~ Hannah Fraser To...