Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.
Using water from a rain barrel, watering can or other non-municipal sources does not fall under this restriction. The water conservation bylaw is in effect every year from May 31 to Sept. 30. Before it was enacted, water use spiked by 50 per cent during the summer months, putting a strain on the region’s water supply.
Rain barrels are becoming a common site in gardens. But how do they work? How do you prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes? And are they worth it? The original purpose of the Mount Denson Garden Club of Hants County was social — just to enjoy gardening. Meeting at the Hants Wildlife Association building in Mount Denson on the second Wednesday of the month, it has since turned into more of a learning and sharing club with the hope of growing the love of gardening and nature in the community.
