Explorations in the Canadian Rockies
Canada’s west-central Rockies have changed dramatically in the two centuries since David Thompson’s time.
Ground Truth
Ruby McConnell writes with clarity and feeling about geology and personal life in this series of personal essays.
The Weight of the Heart
Theresa Kishkan’s “The Weight of the Heart” is a feminist geography of western British Columbia.
Doing Versus Being
Sometimes having a chronic illness means you can’t reach the goals you’d planned for, and you have to put them off for a while.
On Being Alone
In the mid-1980s, a British-born Canadian, Chris Czajkowski, built a cabin on a small part of the wilderness homestead of Jack and Trudy Turner, who … Read more
Paying attention
Life is about paying attention
Things That Matter
I had a blog post written and ready to post for today, but in light of the protests about George Floyd and systemic police racism … Read more
Tipping Points
Tipping points are critical in environmental systems, but also in our personal lives.
No Drought This Year
This year is shaping up to be a lot wetter than the last five, which is great for gardeners.
Gardening in the Time of COVID
Gardening is a great combination of therapy and tactile results, especially when you get to eat the garden’s bounty.