by MarketSmart | Mar 14, 2025
I grew up in British Columbia, and enjoyed hiking my entire life. In my early 20s I moved from Surrey to the Okanagan and absolutely loved hiking the trails. The first 20 years were pretty good, with only the odd year of wildfire concern. In the later years you could...
by MarketSmart | Mar 14, 2025
My appreciation for nature started at a young age. I grew up exploring local trails, watching documentaries about wildlife, and learning how every species plays a role in our planet’s delicate balance. But it wasn’t until I saw firsthand the impact of habitat loss and...
by MarketSmart | Mar 14, 2025
My appreciation of nature came from my parents and grandparents. We would often go for Sunday afternoon drives and then have a picnic at either a park or open area. I believe in wildlife conservation because we need to preserve wildlife and nature for future...
by MarketSmart | Mar 14, 2025
As a military family, we moved around a lot . From the Rocky Mountains to the prairies and the Atlantic Ocean, I have experienced nature in ways most people never have. Nature was always there for me and I grew up learning to respect and accept nature as a living...
by MarketSmart | Mar 14, 2025
My story I grew up in the lower mainland (Burnaby and Coquitlam) then moved up to Vernon in 2002. As long as I can remember I have had a connection with nature, I guess from playing in the small patches of forests near my house in both cities. A few years after moving...
