Solar energy, DIY deodorant + sustainable food – it’s Green Youth Gathering 2013!

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed tree-hugger or just looking to try something new – come down to Green Youth Gathering 2013! WHO: For Calgary youth, run by Youth Central’s TD Earth Ambassadors! Get inspired by youth social entrepreneurs from SimplySolar, get involved with the Nature Conservancy, and get dirty with the Calgary Horticultural Society (hurhurhur). WHAT: a beautiful…

On Smiling and Spoken Word Poetry

When I finally returned home this summer after seven weeks of being away, I found something rather surprising waiting for me.  I suppose you could take it as a “welcome back” present from my mom.  The object itself is actually rather commonplace- one of those solar flowers that moves its petals when exposed to sunlight…