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person photographing bird perched in tree from kayak pulled into water grasses

Happy Place

On August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 By GeoKsIn Photography2 Comments

Do you have a happy place? More than one? And what is a happy place, anyhow? Read on....

water droplets and a spider web in some bushes

Nearby Nature Project: 2023 August

On August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

This instalment of the Nearby Nature Project touches on policy-making as a means to address biodiversity loss and garden "pests." I also share some birdwatching highlights, gardening successes and some cute backyard visitors.

canada goose family with two adults and three goslings

Nearby Nature Project: 2023 July

On July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and WellnessLeave a comment

Despite Canada's record breaking forest fire season, and the dampening effect of wildfire smoke on wellbeing, there are still plenty of opportunities to strengthen nature connectedness.

man with bike in front of large sign that says Banff with train and mountain in background

Where Will You Go?

On July 1, 2023July 4, 2023 By GeoKsIn Photography8 Comments

Where will you go? That depends...on a lotta things. We made daytrips to three national parks and a provincial park this month. Highlights = stunning scenery and amazing wildlife.

two adult common loons swimming with their loonlet

Nearby Nature Project: 2023 June

On June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

We have cancelled many nearby nature adventures due to wildfire smoke. I've also put off thinning the apples and weeding. So my time spent on the nearby nature project has been much less that usual this month. Fortunately, there was one week when we had a break from the smoke and got out and about …

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