How to Celebrate World Humanitarian Day as a Family
#RealLifeHeroes start young… World Humanitarian Day is a UN designated day (August 19) of recognition that celebrates the concept of people helping people and raises public awareness of compassionate assistance worldwide. There may never have been an more important year to introduce your household to this concept than here in 2020. Let’s take a look […]
Featured Funded Projects on the Horizon for 2020-21
We recently shared an update on the Foundation’s Seeds of Inspiration (SOI) educational resources program which to date has reached nearly 100,000 students across Canada. While we’re extremely proud of our team and grateful to all of the partners who have helped build the success of SOI, it’s just the tip of the iceberg for […]
Seeds of Inspiration Continue to Grow in Schools Across Canada
Last year we provided a review of our Seeds of Inspiration (SOI) program as we reached over a thousand schools throughout the country. You can read more on the background of SOI here, but allow us to share a snippet from the program’s mission statement: “A seed, like any good idea, needs the right conditions […]
Deer Lake School Garden – A Budding Success
One year ago the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation helped launch yet another school garden program in Canada, at Deer Lake School in Burnaby, BC. As the current school year (such as it is) winds down, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the results of […]
Promoting the Circle of Life Through Planned Giving
The circle of life is nature’s infinite way of withdrawing and giving back life to the earth. When a living thing passes it supports the birth of another. For example, when an animal dies in nature, its’ remains play an important role contributing to biodiversity and the ecosystem. Nutrients from the remains promote the growth […]
Inspirational Journeys into Naturopathic Medicine
Spearheaded by the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 24-30, 2020) is an annual affair that seeks to teach Canadian communities about the value of naturopathic medicine, healthy living, and disease prevention. Traditionally naturopathic doctors in a given area would host a series of events, sessions, and workshops at local natural […]
Interview With Rachel Parent on Be Kind to Animals Week 2020
Rachel Parent, our friend and long time affiliate told her story of how her hunger for the truth and love for animals led her to be a vegan in our previous “Be Kind to Animals Week” post. More on that conversation here: Q: Why did you or your family choose to become a vegan? A: […]
Interview with Veronica Kacinik, RD, MSc, PHEC, CDE
In our recent post “Be Kind to Animals Week”, we interviewed Veronica Kacinik, RD, MSc, PHEC, CDE and Board Member of the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation to get her perspective on different eating patterns which includes eating meat for some and suggesting more plant-based protein. Veronica works with patients who follow […]
Be Kind to Animals Week 2020 – Plant Food for Thought?
Many people are surprised to learn that Be Kind to Animals Week has been around for over a century. It is not some trending new concept being driven by celebrity Instagram posts nor a response to recent events. It all started back in 1915 when Dr. William O. Stillman, the leader of the American Humane […]
How to Celebrate Earth Day 2020…Indoors
Typically at this time of the year we’d release an article about how you and your kids can celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by enjoying outdoor learning experiences at a local eco-park, beach, or community garden. Things are different for the 2020 edition. Even if we flatten the curve by late April most households will […]