Crafty By Nature – A Day of Nature Inspired Community Fun in the Rain!

Crafty by Nature 2015 was made possible by the Community Foundation of Whistler, the Pique Newsmagazine , hard working volunteers and generous local businesses.

11227524_892445860844778_6110201702652608145_n All the amazing volunteers that made Crafty by Nature 2015 possible!

library talesThe Whistler Public Library read nature tales to crafty attendees beside the Whistler Museum who led participants on nature walks in and around Rebagliati Park.

better egg spoonEgg-less egg and spoon races kept young ones active while being considerate of food and the energy that goes into producing it. 

board volli birdBoard member, Paul Girodo and volunteer, Johnny Visser helped participants build houses to shelter the birds and bees of our community.

bird boxCarefully building homes for our ecological neighbours.

skullsThe Whistler Museum showcased the creatures and critters that live and roam in the Whistler valley.

crafty zwAWARE supplied a Zero Waste station to minimize waste production and educate people on why composting and recycling is vital to our future.

crafty from farThanks to generous tent donations from around the community the much needed rain did not stop Crafty by Nature!

wolfWolfgang Sterr created low impact quinoa cakes for the park to enjoy.

wolf hnding out foodThe compassionate cooking demos taught attendees that low impact cooking can be both gentle on the environment and absolutely delicious!

wolf and sonWolfgang with his helper, a young chef in training.

crafty tents in rowA row of Whistler’s finest non-profit organizations shared the role they play in keeping the Sea to Sky corridor healthy with locals and visitors alike.

An extensive array of donated prizes helped Whistler’s environmental charity raise money through raffle ticket sales.

 

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