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with an extra seat at the rear, the four seater bicycle with Rabbitwoman, Dogman and Rhino pedalling a bike invites passersby to interact with the Gillie and Marc statue in downtown Toronto

Make Your Month a Free For All

On July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 By GeoKsIn Photography1 Comment

Whether chaotic, rule-breaking or simply free in some way or another, this post includes (more than) 5 photos depicting how we make our month a bit of a free for all.

Great blue heron striding through tall grass on the edge of a lake, something to eat in its beak

Nearby Nature Project / 29

On June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

In this edition of Nearby Nature Project, I write about Canada's 2025 wildfire season, link to articles about Nature connectedness and provide an update on my ongoing birding, wildflower, wildlife and gardening Nearby Nature Projects.

man riding a bike on a moutain pass, with snow-covered Highwood Ridge in the background

Explore the World

On June 1, 2025June 10, 2025 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

We explored our little piece of the world with a lot of bike rides this month, getting in a lot of the classic spring road rides in Banff and Yoho National Parks, along with the challenging Highwood Pass.

fluffy white seed heads on grass stems, Scheuchzer's Cotton-Grass

Nearby Nature Project 23/

On August 14, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and WellnessLeave a comment

This installment of Nearby Nature Project includes a lengthy news feed, a book recommendation, updates on my wildlife-friendly garden (spoiler - it's struggling due to heat / watering restrictions) and a call to action re: Canada's grizzly bears.

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.

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