Sounds like our kind of party! We're keen to advance policies that promote #greenroofs and #greeninfrastructure in BC towns and cities.

Flower- and hover flies are the 2nd most important group of #pollinators after bees. They transfer pollen other flowers as they feed on nectar & pollen. While they may not be as efficient as bees in pollen volume, they compensate by making frequent visits to a wide range of plants.

ICYMI: inspiring video compilation of last Saturday's Draw the Line protests across the country 👇

Wonderful #raingarden walking tour yesterday. Thanks to our colleagues from City of Vancouver for sharing their work on #greeninfrastructure and #corridors, and to @thuringch.bsky.social for her good organizing. See you at our next tour on Oct. 21 🌿🌻🌞 grinbc.org/tours

Our #raingarden walking tour on Sept. 16 will conclude at this gem at Woodland & 2nd (East Vancouver), which was the model for the St. Georges' Rainway. Join us: grinbc.org/tours #greeninfrastructure #climateresilience #biodiversity

🌧️✨ Curious where the rain goes when it hits the ground? Next Tuesday, September 16 in East Van, join us for a guided Rain Garden Tour hosted by GRIN! To RSVP check out our tours page — grinbc.org/tours 💚

🌸🐝 A little throwback to our latest Pollinator Walk in Vancouver! It was such a joy to explore, learn, and connect with nature together. 💚

🌍 Oct 6 is the first-ever "National Day of Action on Planetary Health". 🌍 💚 Sign the open letter and get involved! Kudos to Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), David Suzuki and healthcare leaders and organizations across the country! #healthyfuture planetaryhealthday.ca

Last day to register for #GR101, our #greenroof course at Van Dusen Gardens! grinbc.org/launch-of-gr...

We're pleased to launch our first #greenroof course at Van Dusen Gardens! Delivered over 3 Saturdays in September, this 18-hour course qualifies for continuing education credits. Class starts Sept 6. Register today! Bursaries available via Van Dusen. grinbc.org/launch-of-gr...

If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/living-...

#TheNatureOfGraffiti Flora / Fauna 📍 Valparaíso, Chile 📸 Submitted by: Joseph Gibson (Image from April 20, 2014) “Spotted this on a stroll in Valpo a few years back. The blue jeans drying on the clothesline add a serendipitous touch to this striking mural. Explore more 👉 thenatureofgraffiti.org

#TNOCroundtable If the benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in education are clear… why isn’t it mainstream? Co-produced with #NBSEduWORLD, this roundtable invites both optimism and critique for the future of NbS in education. REad: buff.ly/4jS7FKy @enabls-eu.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social

🌱☀️ Biosolar Roof in Full Bloom! ☀️🌱 This project is a brilliant example of how functional sustainability can also be beautiful, delivering stormwater management, biodiversity support, edge protection and solar power all in one. Another forward-thinking green infrastructure solution!    +9

📢 Join us for an educational celebration of pollinator habitat in the built environment. "Getting Personal with Pollinators" in Kitsilano 📅 Date & Time: July 22, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 📍 Tour Starts: Point Grey Road Park 📍 Post-tour Picnic: Volunteer Park 🌼RSVP: grinbc.org/tours/

📢 Join us for an educational celebration of pollinator habitat in the built environment. "Getting Personal with Pollinators" in Kitsilano 📅 Date & Time: July 22, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 📍 Tour Starts: Point Grey Road Park 📍 Post-tour Picnic: Volunteer Park 🌼RSVP: grinbc.org/tours/

🌿 Hello BlueSky🌿 We’re GRIN BC and we are here to give nature a voice in the built environment. 💚 🌱 We’ve created this page to share our: 🔬 Research 🚶‍♀️ Tours 📅 Events 👥 Team 🌎 Change We’d love to stay connected and learn what the Blue Sky community is most interested in! 🌼