Will They Play Again?
“What people do not understand, they do not value. What they do not value, they will not protect and what they do not protect they will lose. “– Charles Jordan * Watch Play Again online in the comfort...
View ArticleHappy August Long Weekend BC!
Pitt Lake, Pitt Meadows, BC Canadians will be celebrating long weekends across the country during the first weekend in August. The civic holiday themes include British Columbia Day (BC), Heritage Day...
View ArticleInvite a Child to Create a Natural House
If you follow information about outdoor education and the international movement to help children experience the outdoors, you will enjoy hearing a recent talk shared by the Pecha Kucha office in...
View ArticleOutdoor Living: A Child in Nature
Pamela Chan, BCFamily.ca While observing elders in my family who immigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 20th century, I have witnessed their deep rooted love for the land. I was not surprised...
View ArticleBeing Alone in the Woods
Pamela Chan, BCFamily.ca Waldeinsamkeit is a German word that captures the feeling of being alone in the woods. In the following poem Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote about this German expression and shared...
View ArticleA Visit to Colony Farm
Any time of year and in any weather, Colony Farms is an interesting place to visit for a walk along the river or through the community gardens. Summertime is the peak period for viewing the garden...
View ArticleWhat is the Sound of All of Us?
Connect BC is a new group page on Facebook where British Columbians can connect and share information about events and opportunities focussed on CULTURE, strengthening COMMUNITIES and CONNECTING to...
View ArticleSpring Has Arrived in BC
Spring has come early here in British Columbia. How is your garden looking where you are?
View ArticleHave You Climbed the Coquitlam Crunch?
In the past few months as the weather has slowly improved, I've been trying to think about inspiring ways to get in shape. I like group classes at a gym but the idea of using our home gym bores me...
View ArticleThe “No Parents Allowed” Playground
My son was keen to hear that the City of Coquitlam was planning to open out outdoor adventure playground in a wooded setting. "Let's go on opening day", he declared. The post The “No Parents Allowed”...
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