Snow is on the ground as I write this letter. A quiet, rural snow spotted with footprints of walkers and wildlife.  

With its crusty, white icing, the prairie looks like any other open field.  There is nothing to clue you in to the nature of the seeds that are below the frozen surface hibernating. They close themselves off to all life and wait for the ground to soften and warm.  Then, sprouts will begin to break the surface and before long the prairie will be an ocean of blues, yellows, and purples.   

I love spring - I think we all love spring.  As we wait for the bloom, however, there is still lots to be done.  There are programs to be planned, buildings to be cared for, and creative solutions to our financial sustainability to be put in place.  All of these tasks are impacted by the advice and support that you all share with us.    

Perhaps over this next month, If you are local, stop by sometime to walk the trails and say hello.  We want to know our supporters better so that we move forward with a shared vision.  If you do not live nearby, please give us a call.  We have spoken with many of you over the phone and in person over the past year - but many of you are currently only a name or an email address.  Hearing from you brings us much inspiration, so please don't be shy - and don't be surprised if we come calling as well :)

Please consider making a gift in the month of March, and don't forget us as you do your spring cleaning.  View our Gifts In-Kind needs and give us a call. 

May you find adventure in the remains of winter,

Holly M. Kress

Resource Development Officer

Pacific Rim Institute