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Road to Seek the Peak: Week 7
! It’s almost time for all the training and hard work to pay off as we tackle those race day hills. Not only does Seek the Peak celebrate personal achievement but it also raises valuable funds for the BC Cancer Foundation. Whether you’re fundraising as part of a team or as an individual, every dollar you raise goes towards lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. As an added incentive, the
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Delicious Dandelions
grey winter and the local pollinators will appreciate the extra food source. When we mow the Dandelions down or pluck them out we just make it harder on them as travel between food sources increases. The more we leave, the easier life becomes for the pollinators and therefore more will be around into the summer to help other plants along.So please join us in celebrating the Dandelion and next time
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Bees Off to Langley for the Winter!
be returned to their mountaintop apiary to work on honey production up top.Bees do not hibernate for the winter, but rather cluster around the queen to keep her warm. Special 'fat workers' are born in the fall that can survive for several months instead of the usual 6 week life span. These bees maintain the queen and ensure she survives to lay eggs for more brood in the springtime. The cluster
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One Climb 2015 - Registration Is Now Open!
water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene. Climbing the Grouse Grind is a terrific accomplishment, and we’ll keep those good vibes flowing with a special presentation by thought leader Taylor Conroy and live DJ during the after party. Register today and begin your fundraising, remembering that $25 provides clean water for one person – for life!
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Beta Wolf Going for Treatment
Beta Wolf Going for Treatment In June 2004, our pack of male Timber Wolves, Canis lupis, came to Grouse Mountain. They were being retired from the movie industry, facing the possibility of being euthanized and needed a natural habitat to call home. The wolves quickly settled in to a comfortable life here at Grouse Mountain. They are visited daily by school children learning about wolf
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Year Round Birds of Grouse Mountain
the air above our mountaintop plateau. The striking white head (no they aren't actually bald) is a feature that lets you know it is an adult bird - did you know it takes them up to five years to fully develop their white head and tail? Bald Eagles mate for life and often build large nests over the years. There are some nests nearby to Grouse Mountain and we often see the young, fully dark
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Kickstart Winter Conditioning Exercises
position and repeat the movement alternating which foot steps forward. You can make lunges more challenging by holding dumbbells for added weight. Planks Building a strong core, which consists of your abs, obliques and lower back muscles, will help your posture and agility. A strengthened mid-section will actually benefit all aspects of your life, making turning, twisting and bending so much easier. Your
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A Fresh New Look for Ski Wee
got some amazing help with bringing the space to life with local artist Tori Heavenor. See a glimpse into the evolution within the Ski Wee building on our blog.Read More
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Our New Sliding Zone Provides Learning and Fun
temperature or moisture level affect the sliding hill? All these questions make for great opportunities to test hypotheses by putting them into a real life action. By the way, I had a blast playing on the sliding hill. The new Sliding Zone is going to be so much fun for school groups, and we know they will learn all the way downnnnnnnn!”
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Indulge for a Good Cause - March 29
Indulge for a Good Cause Join us at The Observatory or Altitudes for Dining Out for Life - March 29, 2012 Dining Out For Life is back at Grouse Mountain for another year. On March 29, when you have dinner at The Observatory or Altitudes Bistro, 25% of food revenue will go to support those in our community living with HIV/AIDS through the work of A Loving Spoonful and Friends for Life. Enjoy a
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