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By Dominique Jean, MoveUP Environment Committee. Dominique is a beekeeper and a member of the BC Honey Producers Association. World Bee Day is May 20, 2026. It aims to raise…

By Kristin Hewer, Environment Committee member International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) runs from May 3 to 9, 2026, and it's the compost industry's biggest education and awareness program with the…

By Kristin Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee International Day of Forests falls on March 21 each year. Since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this day celebrates…

By Kathleen Ladislaus March 22 marks World Water Day. The theme of the United Nations World Water Day 2026 is “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” It’s about…

By Kristin Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member Did you know that a lot of the shiny paper, glittery bows, and plastic-coated ribbon that adorns gifts each and every year is…

By Jennifer Morgan, MoveUP Environment Committee member Fun Facts: Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. Anna’s hummingbird is a year‑round resident along the Pacific Coast, including British…

By Kristen Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member As the leaves change colour and costumes come out, Halloween casts its magical spell on neighborhoods everywhere. But behind the fun-sized candy and…

By Jaime Scott, MoveUP Environment Committee member Did you know that this Saturday, October 4, is No Disposable Cup Day? No Disposable Cup Day is an annual call to action…

By Kristin Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member World Rivers Day is celebrated on the 4th Sunday of September each year. It was founded by Mark Angelo, who is a Canadian…

By Jaime Scott, MoveUP Environment Committee member June 22 marks World Rainforest Day, an initiative to raise awareness about the critical importance of rainforests and the urgent need to protect…