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The Umbrella Collective

“The Concept of World Music Is Not It”—Siddu The Umbrella Collective formed in 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The band formed around lyricist and MC, Charles Ruth.…

The Warblers are coming!

There are many special times to be a birding enthusiast on Prince Edward Island. Watching Northern Gannets as they soar over the waters off East Point in the fall. Taking…

A Tale of Two Cities

RENTFlorence Simmons Performance HallApril 11, 2024 In publicizing its revival of the late Jonathan Larson’s 1996 musical RENT, ACT (A Community Theatre) has noted how modern PEI’s homelessness problem echoes…

Edible flowers

Spring isn’t just about colourful blooms bursting outside. It’s also a time for fresh, delicious food! But have you ever thought about adding the flowers themselves to your meals? Believe…

No “waste” wood

We often hear people talking about “waste” in forests. We’ll use “waste” wood for biomass. Or that a fallen tree is being “wasted.” Or even that Fiona laid “waste” to…

Would-be dancers

You know what I have always wanted to learn? How to swing dance. It’s just so fun looking! All the quick bouncy steps, dips and spins. I’m sure those moves…

Sunshine vitamin

In a world where the sun’s warmth and light play a crucial role in sustaining life, it’s concerning that up to 50 percent of the global population may lack an…

Learning to love nature

My introduction to nature really started on some woodland outings, not in classrooms. That’s probably as it should be, though I think classrooms can be fantastic places to entice young…

Chocolate’s charm

Indulging in the sweet, velvety world of chocolate is a universal joy that transcends time and borders. Let’s explore the rich history, surprising health benefits, and the irresistible charm that…

More on lichens

About a year ago I wrote a column about lichens—that strange family of interesting organisms that are neither plant nor animal.   Lichens are certainly oddities, being neither plant nor…