Crescent Moon Over Bayfront Park. I'm At The Park Area Trying To Catch The Sunset (not Really) And Check

Sunset between the clouds from my balcony after a cool but nice day. Just a smartphone shot so exposure isn't ideal. #hamont #discoverhamilton #sunset (at Hamilton Mountain)

Christ's Church Cathedral on James St N. Beautiful architecture and intricate detail. #hamont #jamesstnorth #discoverhamilton

Hiking at Pier 4 with my sister on Victoria Day. 3 swan pairs still on their nests waiting for the big day. Mama getting more nesting material. Sad there is so much garbage in the water. #hamont #discoverhamilton #swannest #waitingforhatching #highwater #pollution @capelmau (at Pier 4 - Bayfront)

So looking forward to hearing these wonderfully talented and fun young ladies perform Sat night. If you haven't heard them before, or it's been a long time, you should check it out. Lots of new and revamped material. Hanna, Pamela, Nikki, Gilian and Kendra will melt your hearts and make you laugh. #queensofquirk #hamont #harrrp #hamiltonmusic @queensoquirk @hannabechmusic @islaaerial @905nik https://www.facebook.com/events/302469320257504/?ti=cl Sat Feb 3, 2018 at 6:30pm (at HARRRP)

Kids enjoying the "Foam Pit" at #Supercrawl even without being in the pit. This and lots more in the Family Zone on York Blvd. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #familyfun (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

Brian Greene asks and answers: "How to Make Science Great Again? Make it accessible..." Science is already quite accessible - for those who understand the very basics. The problem with many of the conventional solutions proposed is that they make the assumption people understand basic science, at least at a grade 9 or 10 level. Sadly most don't even have this level of knowledge, and more importantly, they lack the understanding and comprehension of what they have been taught. They may have their school grades, but they don't understand how it applies to the real world or how the scientific method works. Most don't even care about their ignorance. Until we fix fundamental science education and the apathy towards science, we'll never get beyond the ignorance of the general population. #BrianGreene #science #scienceeducation #makesciencegreatagain #MSGA #MAGA #dumbingdownofamerica #dumbingdownoftheworld #dumbingdownofcanada #scienceisamazing #scienceisempowering (at Planet Earth)

Out for a hike in the pre-Spring-like weather and seeing some old friends. Nice to be feeding the black capped chickidees, the downy woodpeckers and nuthatches. Sadly the cardinals, sparrows and red-winged blackbirds were less sociable.

Interesting that there is a pecking order (pun intended) in who feeds first. Both the chickidees and the woodpeckers. In the case of the chickidees, size seems the determining factor. In the case of the woodpeckers, the females control the pace.

Also a nice gathering of Canadian Geese, Trumpeter Swans and Mallard Ducks. I think though they were protesting all the tourists.

#hamont #rbg #naturehike #teasingspring #chickidees #nuthatch #downywoodpeckers

Oh oh... Either someone lost their balloons, or some of the squirrels are having another party and I wasn't invited again. 😔😥🎈🎉 #hamont #lostballoons #squirrelparty (at Hamilton Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCROBevHpal/?igshid=5u06hs2h2rox

I attended the Overdose Awareness Day event at Gage Park on Thu. I helped a little with the Centre3 exhibit by hanging a long rope of pink coloured shoes, each representing approximately 2 deaths last year due to overdose. I signed one shoe on behalf of a dear friend who lost someone very close due to overdose. It can hit anyone which is why awareness and treatment options are so important. Lots of community partners and participants. Some good information, and even a Nalaxone training session by Hamilton Public Health. #hamont #hamiltonca #overdoseawarenessday #gagepark #preventoverdoses #opioidcrisis (at Hamilton Gage Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnIQFgZHWTm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dps5ttr2viv0

Thanks to Mental Health Rights Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthRightsCoalition/) and Hamilton Public Health for hosting and running the Naloxone training session today and our kits. I feel better prepared to help now if I find someone in need of assistance. @MentalHealthRightsCoalition #MentalHealthRightsCoalition #mhrc #hamiltonpublichealth #naloxonetraining #naloxone #narcan #opioidoverdose (at Mental Health Rights Coalition)