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osprey in flight with wings spread fully

Nearby Nature Project 22/

On June 27, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

This month I've thought about potential effects on nearby nature due to Calgary's water emergency. Also, it's been an okay month for birding, a good month for bear sightings and the start of wildflower season!

perched mountain bluebird looking back over its wing

Nearby Nature Project 21/

On May 9, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and WellnessLeave a comment

With spring migratory season well underway, it follows that this edition of Nearby Nature Project features a lot of bird photographs. I also touch on the start of the 2024 gardening season and the recently announced ban on private water craft in some of Canada's National Parks.

water droplets and a spider web in some bushes

Nearby Nature Project 15/

On August 25, 2023January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness3 Comments

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.

pollinator on cherry blossoms

Nearby Nature Project /5

On June 20, 2022January 28, 2025 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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Lego-minifig-adventure

Adventure!

On September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 By GeoKsIn Photography6 Comments

It's no accident that our home base is close to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where adventure opportunities abound! Outcome, however, doesn't automatically arise from opportunity. That's why it helps to develop an adventure mindset.

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