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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Author: Van Waffle

Adventures With Bruce: Trail for Millions

Posted on June 21, 2012March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

Journalist Steve Hainsworth calls the Bruce Trail “an amazing backyard adventure for us in Guelph. Over 8 million Canadians live within a one-hour…

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Food Security Depends on Local Strategy

Posted on June 19, 2012June 27, 2012 by Van Waffle

  Foraging and slow food have become recurring themes here at Speed River Journal. Yesterday Barb Freda’s blog, Babette Feasts, hosted my guest…

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Reverse Bucket List

Posted on June 16, 2012June 16, 2012 by Van Waffle

We need to dream, but how often do we count our dreams fulfilled? Last month I blogged my bucket list, a list of…

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Chassagne’s Shetland Sheep Thrive Naturally

Posted on June 12, 2012June 12, 2012 by Van Waffle

On Saturday we discovered an environmentally responsible sheep farm practically on our back doorstep. At Chassagne, the original North American flock of Shetland…

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Our Backyard Neighbours

Posted on June 9, 2012June 10, 2012 by Van Waffle

The Occupy Backyard movement has begun. Our yard is full of creatures availing themselves of food and shelter. It is encouraging to see…

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Where Does Fairness Fit in the Universe?

Posted on June 7, 2012June 7, 2012 by Van Waffle

Conflicting demands for fairness are popping up everywhere these days. This week the Ontario Government led by Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals mandated that students…

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My Letter to Guelph Councillors About OPA 48

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Van Waffle

I am concerned that OPA 48 does not provide adequate protection for Guelph’s rivers and greenways. I have been a Guelph resident since…

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Rally and Celebration for Guelph’s Two Rivers.

Posted on June 5, 2012August 7, 2012 by Van Waffle

  It is an important time for river advocates in Guelph. Tonight City Council will vote whether to update the city’s Official Plan…

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The New Geography of Brunch

Posted on June 2, 2012February 28, 2014 by Van Waffle

In the past year we have significantly changed how we eat at our house. We need to eat more healthily for our bodies,…

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Writing a Difference in the World

Posted on May 31, 2012June 1, 2012 by Van Waffle

This is the final day of the WordCount Blogathon. I finished with flying colours, posting every day of the month. Speed River Journal…

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