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- and that's still very true, Honey Bees pollinate most of our agricultural crops since those crops are farmed on a massive scale to provide all of our food needs - but on another scale, in our back-yard, in our alpine meadows, our neighborhood parks and equally important pollinators at work.Next time you are around a flower garden, spend some time and watch for just what is visiting the flowers

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We Have a Winner! The 2013 SOS Children's Gingerbread Village winner has been voted on and selected... Congratulations to "Patty's Girls" on winning the $1000 grand prize for our SOS Children's Gingerbread Village Challenge! There were so many incredible creations and in the end it came down neck-and-neck, but Patty's Girls pulled out the win.Here is a guest post from Melanie Roy of Patty's Girls

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Breakfast with the Bears program for the 2015 spring and summer season. Breakfast with the Bears provides early Mountain access with one of our Wildlife Rangers and an interpretive talk on Grizzlies. Grinder and Coola should be ready for their breakfast and you can witness their morning nosh. Afterward, it’s your turn to eat with a delicious buffet breakfast in the Grizzly Bear Lookout Yurt.Breakfast

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/join-us-for-breakfast-with-the-bears-starting-march-21

Grouse Grind this Father’s Day Weekend. On Saturday, June 14 it’s Whistler Water One Climb. A climb-at-your-own-pace event that is suitable for fit kids and parents alike, One Climb raises funds for Free the Children’s Kenyan water projects. Then, on Sunday, June 15 it is the 11th-annual Seek the Peak event. At 16kms in length, Seek the Peak raises heart rates as well as raising valuable funds for

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/something-for-every-kind-of-dad-this-fathers-day-weekend

Bee Day on Grouse Mountain This past Saturday, July 21st, Grouse Mountain hosted a visit by Hives for Humanity (www.hivesforhumanity.com) who helped us launch our bee education endeavors based around our four new hives!Hives for Humanity is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to help spread bee knowledge and respect throughout urban communities with a focus on at-risk communities

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/hives-for-humanity-visits

Four Black-tailed Deer to be Soft-Released at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife Today, four adolescent Black-tailed deer came up the mountain from Critter Care Wildlife Society, a local wildlife rehabilitation centre. These deer were orphaned on the North Shore earlier this year and were brought to Critter Care to be raised and provided for until they were old enough to be

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/black-tailed-deer-soft-release-on-grouse-mountain

Avalanche Awareness: Be Prepared and Be Educated Do you think low snowpack levels means low avalanche risk in BC Mountains? Not true. Read on to learn more... While the North Shore mountains may not be part of the current hotbed of avalanche danger in BC, we are offering courses in Avalanche Awareness Training for every and any winter enthusiast that loves downhill or exploratory activities.This

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Seek the Peak Training Starts Wednesday 16km uphill – it’s all achievable with a little preparation, and we have you covered. Led by the amazing trainers at Kintec, and supported by Vega Nutrition, our 10-week Seek the Peak Training program showcases areas of the course and provides guidance on growing stamina, speed and distance. Take the first step in seeking the peak by registering for

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/seek-the-peak-training-sessions-start-wednesday-april-9

Sign up for Whistler Water One Climb 2014 On June 14, 2014 help bring clean water to Kipsongol, Kenya The people of Kipsongol, Kenya struggle each day to provide their families with clean drinking water. We can make a profound difference in their lives by taking action. That’s what Whistler Water One Climb is all about – making a difference. Sign up to climb the Grouse Grind and raise important

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/sign-up-for-whistler-water-one-climb-2014

Cooler Temperatures Mean Our Snowmaking Team is Back in Action It's been a winter easy to give-up on with high freezing levels making snow hard to come by. Luckily the snowmaking team at Grouse Mountain are both stubborn and tenacious - eager to turn things around. So as cooler temperatures have presented this week, they've taken full advantage starting to re-blanket The Cut. Send good vibes for

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/with-cooling-temperatures-our-snowmaking-team-is-in-full-action