March is the time that I start seeds indoors; before too long, every windowsill in my house will be lined with solo cups of happy little seedlings! I am always conflicted about the weather in March – anxious for spring but also hoping our ice surfaces endure. On March 23 and 24, OHS active living classes plan to use the skating rinks at the SCA and I hope that spring cooperates. Even though March is often dreary and cold, this month signals the start of spring, and I will be happy to wait until after the 24 to do the rounds of my garden looking for the first signs of green.
It is the perfect time of year to start a new routine – how about joining a walking group? We welcome a new board member, Nina Rehill, who has stepped up into the role of secretary on the SCA board of directors. We are delighted to have Nina join the board and in addition to her role on the board, she is interested in facilitating community walking groups. If you have an interest in joining a walking group or have ideas that you would like to share, you can contact Nina at [email protected]. A big thank-you to Nina for committing her time to her community!
You likely have heard that the moose cow calf pair that have been hanging out in the urban forest in lower Strathcona have been relocated. The pair had become aggressive, charging residents and pets, sadly killing a dog. We are so lucky to have urban forests running through our community but we need to be vigilant when using these spaces. In addition, and often adjacent to our urban forests are stormwater ponds. Not all these ponds are fenced. They freeze over in winter, but the ice is very unstable – please, please, please stay off and away from stormwater ponds!
I wonder if Lowe’s has a sale on potting soil. Time to get my hands dirty! Happy spring everyone!
Maureen Smith – SCA President
P.S. As ever, I want to express my appreciation for our rink volunteer group – what a great group of dedicated, hard-working individuals that give their time to our community!
