Lessons from Canada’s Wildfires: Resilience and Interconnection

As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada, my thoughts are with those who are displaced, grieving, or working tirelessly to protect their homes and land. In the face of such loss, your resilience is deeply humbling. This moment calls us to reflect on what we can learn from Indigenous wisdom—teachings that guide us toward living in greater harmony with nature. From traditional fire stewardship to sustainable forestry, these practices can help protect the boreal forest—Earth’s great northern lung—and ensure a more balanced, compassionate future for all. Continue reading Lessons from Canada’s Wildfires: Resilience and Interconnection

Embracing Nature: Rethinking Weeds for an Environmentally Friendly Garden

This article explores a sustainable, low-maintenance approach to gardening by embracing native wildflowers—often mislabeled as “weeds”—as valuable companions to cultivated groundcovers. Set in the context of a public library garden, the piece reflects on shifting gardening mindsets, overcoming challenges, and creating vibrant outdoor spaces for reading, nature connection, and STEAM learning. It highlights native plants that support pollinators and soil health, offers tips for pairing them with traditional groundcovers, and introduces no-till gardening, Hugelkultur, and the Three Sisters method as ways to foster resilience, beauty, and biodiversity in any garden. Continue reading Embracing Nature: Rethinking Weeds for an Environmentally Friendly Garden

The Gentle Power of Gardening: Learning, Self-Care, and Community Resilience

Gardening for Mental, Emotional and Social Growth Spring is the perfect season to turn your little corner of the world—whether it’s a backyard, balcony, or window box—into a place of wonder. No matter your age or background, gardening offers something meaningful for everyone. It’s a joyful learning experience for children, an act of self-care for adults, a way to connect with nature, and a powerful … Continue reading The Gentle Power of Gardening: Learning, Self-Care, and Community Resilience

The Tree Spirits: The Story Behind the Story

Before I share the story behind the story, here’s a synopsis of The Tree Spirits Investigative journalist Gregory Gault never expected his latest assignment to put a target on his back. He’s uncovered a chilling conspiracy—a secret alliance of U.S. and Russian power players orchestrating an economic war to force Denmark to sell Greenland and Canada to surrender the provinces west and north of Manitoba. … Continue reading The Tree Spirits: The Story Behind the Story