January 18, 2010 by David Parkinson
We are holding a members’ evening on Tuesday January 19 at 7:00 PM at the Coast Realty office boardroom. We will be showing the short film Silent Witnesses created by Bob and Bev Blackmore. After the film we will have a discussion, in which we hope all our members will participate, about the Malaspina Land Conservancy Society and our future direction. It will be a chance to hear ideas, create committees, and work together to strengthen the society.
The evening will finish in time for Texadans to catch their ferry. There will be refreshments.
Coast Realty office is located at 4766 Joyce Avenue. As there are two buildings, please come to the one without all the homes for sale pictured in the window. This is the building on the right if you look at both from Joyce and next door to the Community Resource Centre.
See you there!
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November 24, 2009 by David Parkinson
Naturally in Nature. That is the title of a new local calendar now for sale. In Powell River, you naturally want to be in nature and, in this calendar, you happen to be au naturel! This calendar not only shows the diverse beauty of Powell River, but also points out that environmental and economic sustainability for this community means valuing and preserving our wild spaces and protecting agricultural land for local organic food.
The calendar is the work of local activist Lesley Thorsell and showcases:
- the work of several local photographers (especially Jeremy Williams who did many of the months and bared it all for January’s photo);
- graphic designer Melany Hallum;
- artist Skye Morrison;
- and local models, including the women of the Dragon Boat Paddling for Life team wearing their life jackets on Powell Lake.
The slogan for the Pink and Green Campaign in Alberta is Love your body, Love your planet and Love your life and that encompasses what the calendar stands for.
Here is some of what Lesley has to say about this project:
What I am understanding is the more we push against what we don’t want there is a larger polarity of resistance instead of a third choice. This is a hard one at times, but if you try the opposite—showing a hard heart against those with hard hearts of their own—all we’ve done is expand the problem. Everyone is doing the best they can from their own level of consciousness. In the end all we can realistically do is seek openings for higher awareness.
So part of the reason for the “Naturally in Nature” calendar is a third choice. To reach people in a heart centred way that they will feel nature and feel connected in a way that propels them to value and protect it as well as caring for their own bodies:)
If you are interested in giving an eco-gift this year check out the local calendar and website www.naturallyinnature.wordpress.com and send copies to friends, relatives, yourself to promote eco tourism for our area, protect wild spaces and fish bearing streams, organic farming, breast health and wellness.
Proceeds from this project will be given equally to the Malaspina Conservancy Land Trust and to the Pink and Green Campaign promoting a healthy environment and healthy bodies. Call Lesley Thorsell for more information at (604) 485-6910.
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May 22, 2009 by David Parkinson
Via the nifty website Mediacology, I stumbled upon The Nature Conservancy’s interactive educational tool for illustrating all of the positive effects of watershed preservation. I like how each aspect of conservation, when you click on it, brings up examples of work that the Nature Conservancy has been part of. Lots to explore in there.
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March 9, 2009 by David Parkinson
The Malaspina Land Conservancy Society needs a logo or a logotype for use on our letterhead, on our website, and on written materials promoting the work that we do. The prize for the winning entry is one lifetime membership in the MLCS with a cash value of $250! So not only does your imaginative artwork grace our future website, correspondence, brochures, etc., but you get to be part of this wonderful regional land trust as a lifelong cherished member.
An effective logo or logotype conveys the nature of the organization that it represents. Here are some of the aspects of our work as a land conservancy that might help you come up with some visual concepts for your design:
- Natural beauty: sea, sky, mountains, coastline, rivers and streams… all of the features of this region which we hope to preserve for future generations;
- Preservation: of land, plants, and animals; of agricultural land and the traditional ways of producing food; etc.
- Strengthening community: we hope to bring people together around the shared goal of preserving the places of beauty and meaning in this part of the world;
- Sustainability, environment: a land conservancy keeps parts of the local environment safe from environmental harm.
Criteria for entry in the competition:
- Deadline: All entries must be received or postdated on or before May 1, 2009.
- Who may enter: The contest is open to any person (except the judges!); and entrants can enter any number of submissions.
- Format of entry: Either a black-and-white or colour logo is acceptable. It is preferable if colour logos can also be reproduced successfully in black and white. A sketch of the logo design is acceptable. The winning logo may be modified by MLCS staff.
- Text: The words “Malaspina Land Conservancy Society” must be included in the logo/logotype design. Please submit font used (if electronic version is submitted).
You can find all of the details in the specification document. Here’s a link to the poster, in case you feel like printing it out and plastering it all around the places where artists and creative people hang out.
Please feel free to contact us at info@malaspinaland.ca if you have any questions.
Now go forth and design!
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January 26, 2009 by David Parkinson
The Malaspina Land Conservancy Society (MLCS) is happy to announce our first Information Evening on Monday 9th February 7 pm in room 148 of Vancouver Island University. MLCS formed in the spring and is Powell River’s local land trust. We hope that you will join us for an evening of information and updates on how and why MLCS began, what a land trust is, and how our society can conserve nature for future generations. For more information contact Janet at 604 485-0077. We look forward to seeing you on the 9th.
There will be an opportunity to become a member of the society ($10 per person per year). We hope you will be able to attend.
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