It’s been 9 weeks since the darkest day of the year. For many of us sixteen hours of darkness at the start of winter is nothing more than an aesthetic inconvenience. For others, it triggers a psychological impairment – seasonal affective disorder.

I hadn’t given it much more thought than this until now. This winter marks the first time we’ve depended on the suns light for electricity, and by extension, manufactured light. (more…)

In celebration of Earth Day please join us for a weekend of six films, guest speakers and dynamic discussions.

How do you define progress? How can we best develop as a community? This down to earth selection of films explores today’s fast-paced world of progress. Farmers, natives, children, those that live in small and big communities explore progress on a personal level.

Presented by boilingfrog.ca, the Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP), and the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival.

More information, RSVP’s, and sponsor enquiries, call: (306)-734-5160, or email: boilingfrog@boilingfrog.ca

tentative schedule…

Friday April 25, 2008 at the Craik Eco-Centre (east side of hwy #11)

5:30 pm Green Drinks (tentative) social and dinner at Solar Garden Restaurant in the Craik Eco-Centre

7:00 pm Introduction to Craik by CSLP

7:15 pm “The Real Dirt on Farmer John”

This award winning film is fun! Set in a small town farming community in the U.S.A., farmer John shares his adventures in (more…)