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male three-toed woodpecker

Nearby Nature Project: 2023 January

On January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

Reading the book "Forest Walking" enhanced my nearby nature experiences this month. And adding a suet block holder attracted new visitors to our backyard birdfeeder set-up.

gold-colored poplar leaves edged in frost, all spread out on the ground

Nearby Nature Project: 2022 November/December

On December 8, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

This edition of the Nearby Nature Project talks about the abrupt transition of summer to fall to winter in the Bow Valley. Plus, I review James Raffan's "Ice Walker" and explain the troubles we've had with our backyard birdfeeder.

bald eagle moving in water

Nearby Nature Project: 2022 October

On October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness3 Comments

The latest edition of the Nearby Nature Project links to recent news about grizzly bear movement through the Bow Valley, more research on the benefits of spending time connecting with Nature and describes a once-in-a-lifetime bald eagle observation.

purple clover blossoms

Nearby Nature Project: 2022 July

On July 15, 2022July 25, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

July is peak wildflower season in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy nearby nature while keeping watch for colourful blossoms and pollinators. It's also time for harvesting early crops from our edible garden. And for nipping any garden pests or diseases in the bud.

pollinator on cherry blossoms

Nearby Nature Project: 2022 June

On June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

Welcome to the latest instalment of the Nearby Nature Project! Over 25 years ago I learned that fostering my relationship with Mother Nature is essential to my well-being. So I garden, walk, hike, cycle and/or kayak just about every day. I’m not alone in discovering that being outside is good for mind and body. Mainstream …

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