Naturally in Nature. That is the title of a new local calendar that is now for sale in the community. This calendar shows the beauty and diversity of the Powell River area for tourists and locals. It also points out that environmental and economic sustainability for this community means valuing and preserving our wild spaces.

The calendar was created and produced by Lesley Thorsell with the assistance of Melany Hallam of Maywood Design. The calendar has shots that were taken on location by local photographers and local models, including women of the Dragon Boat Paddling for Life.

There are tips on health and wellness, which promotes breast health and environment health and the intricate relationship between them. Statistics show that 85% of cancers are environmentally caused and 15% are genetic; so, there is much room for preventative measures. Some funds will be locally used for Breast Health awareness for women especailly for teenagers and plans are in the works for a YOGATHON for next Spring.

Pictures have been taken of Eagle River, Stillwater Bluffs, Myrtle Creek, Savary Island, Inland Lake, Mt. Diaham, a Certified Organic Farm, Texada, Inland Lake, Lund, Emma Lake, Powell Lake and Sunshine Coast Trail. Each page has a section focused on tourism, the environment and health.

Proceeds from the calendar will go to the Pink and Green Campaign and the Malaspina Land Trust Conservancy Fund.

The calendar is for sale at Powell River Tourism Office, Rocky Mountain Pizza, Vitality Wellness Clinic, Breakwater Books, Sunshine Coast Natural Alternatives, Tla’amin Community Health, Sliammon First Nation Administrative Office, Terracentric Adventures, Nancy’s Bakery, Sunshine Organics, Trendsessence, Aaron Services and Supply, Westview U-Vin-U-Brew, Paperworks Gift Gallery, and The Yoga Garden.