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Xeriscaping with Cheryl Bradley

We asked local resident Cheryl Bradley about her experiences with xeriscaping (using native and drought tolerant plants). Walking the Talk: 5 Questions with Cheryl Bradley 1. Tell me about your experience with xeriscaping? My husband Lorne and I used xeriscaping principles … Continued

Mending Textiles with Elisabeth Hegarat

We asked Elisabeth Hegerat, self-described textile hobbyist, to tell us how textiles fit into her life. Walking the Talk: 5 Questions with Elisabeth Hegerat Tell me how mending/upcycling/making textiles fits into your life? First off, I am not an expert, someone … Continued

Biking to Work with Kelti Baird

Walking the Talk: 5 Questions with Kelti Baird You may know Kelti as the co-owner of Theoretically Brewing, but she is also an avid bicycle commuter. We asked her to share her experiences as a regular cyclist. 1. Tell me … Continued

Get Outside Saturday!

For the last day of Environment Week, we’re encouraging everyone to get outside and experience nature! We have two community profiles today, featuring local Lethbridgians who spend as much of their free time outside as possible. Walking the Talk: 5 … Continued

Climate Resilient Friday

Welcome to Climate Resilient Friday! Climate resilience is about creating homes, neighbourhoods, and communities that can withstand the current and future impacts of climate change. Michael Bartz is someone who has taken climate resilience to heart by building and living … Continued

Green Energy Thursday

Welcome to Green Energy Thursday! Today is all about green energy and energy efficiency. If you’ve wondered about residential solar panels or ways to improve your household energy efficiency, we have some great resources at the end of this post. … Continued