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Project -Re- Generation Week 8: That's a Wrap!

After nearly two months of exploring, engaging, and collaborating, the inaugural session of Project -Re- Generation has come to a close....

Project -Re- Generation Week 7: Putting it All Together

This week the ReGen team worked on finalizing their projects. The bee house is up and ready to rock (or maybe for next year’s masons),...

Project -Re- Generation Week 6: The Art of Observation

With only a couple more weeks to go, the students worked on wrapping up their projects. The bee house was decorated Tudor-style and more...

Project -Re- Generation Week 5: Annnnd Action!

Both projects are now well underway, thank you to the help and guidance of many community members. Pivoting from the original goals of...

Exploring the People’s Apothecary Garden

It was a rainy day and the ReGen group was all at the Apothecary Garden with site coordinator, Aislinn Cottell. We split up into...

An Overall Good Beach Experience

It was noon one chilly spring day. The wind was harsh on my cheek. The hot sun beamed down on the necks of myself and the others. The...

Project -Re- Generation Week 4: Messy Learning

After much planning and re-planning, I think we now have our project goals clearly laid out and on track. Team RG ("Rain Garden") met...

Wandering Wanda

The Portal is home to many furry and feathery friends. There are goats, chickens, ducks, and geese, but none are quite as cool as...

Biking on Thetis

Although I’m only thirteen years old, I’ve been bike riding in towns and cities across Canada for the last eight years. In most of the...

Project -Re- Generation Week 3: Project Selection and Dandelion Surprise!

The third week flew by in a flurry of activity. We got yet more salty critters for our seaquarium - thanks to Andy, Bill, and Sahir;...

Project -Re- Generation Week 2: "Shark Tank"

This week the Pod explored the wonders of the intertidal with local marine naturalist extraordinaire and all-round cool guy, Andy Lamb,...

Project -Re- Generation Week 1: Spiral Mania!

After much anticipation, ReGen is now off and running! The group spent the first couple days setting up their indoor and outdoor learning...