Ireland, often referred to as the Emerald Isle, is world-renowned for its natural beauty and commitment to sustainability. As environmental challenges grow more urgent, the need for innovation in how…

Last week, I had the privilege to attend a meeting with The RDCK Climate Action Working Group. The RDCK (Regional District of Central Kootenay) is the local government serving a…

Presenting a snapshot of my vision for the West Kootenays in 2030. I believe that accessible, active transportation is key to building a positive future while addressing the climate crisis.  I often hear that we…

Surrounded by forest, I was inspired this fall to start making wreaths from foraged materials. As an artist, it's another amazing medium to work in. I hope to sharpen my…

I can’t believe that it’s 2023 and we’re still so wasteful. We’ve endured another whole year of crazy heat waves, more species extinctions, fishery collapses, incredible flooding, atmospheric rivers, freezing…

I’ll admit that I read about Maine’s Food Sovereignty Act well over a year ago. The implications of this act did not fully register in my brain until I started…