Boys of Summer
Our theme for this issue is “Celebrating Family Farms,” and when it comes to family, goats are the GOAT. Just like humans, they thrive on social interaction and companionship, finding solace and joy in the company of their fellow caprine friends.
Five Fun Facts about GOATS!
- Goats have rectangular pupils, which give them a wide field of vision (320 to 340 degrees, compared with humans, who have 160 to 210) and allow them to see predators approaching from behind without having to turn their heads. (They are also said to have excellent night vision.)
- Each goat has its own distinct “bleat,” which is their way of communicating with each other.
- Goats have excellent memories and can remember complex paths and locations of food sources for several years.
- Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were domesticated more than 10,000 years ago.
- Goat meat is the most consumed meat per capita worldwide.
Rooting for the Future
National Tree Day may not be until September 24 2025 (always the Wednesday during National Tree Week), but that doesn’t mean our friends at Forests Ontario are taking the summer off. Along with local partners, they have planted millions of trees in communities across the province, providing important wildlife habitats, boosting biodiversity, improving soil quality and helping to clean the air we breathe and water we drink. To learn more or to get involved, visit forestscanada.ca.
Green is the New White
From vintage dresses to recycled stationery, eco-weddings are on the rise. Which means, by the time you are reading this, places like Whispering Springs (whisperingsprings.ca) in Grafton, ON, and Wild Skies (wildskiesresort.com) in River Hills, MB, are most likely completely booked for the 2024 wedding season (and maybe even 2025, too). At Harrowsmith, we want to help spread the word about all of the amazing planet-friendly wedding resorts we have in Canada, so if you know a venue, please send an email to editor@harrowsmithmag.com. And keep your eyes out for our “Glamping Wedding” story coming soon!
The Natural Way to Party
To make your al fresco dining experience just a little bit easier and even more eco-friendly, our friends at greenlid – a Canadian company producing planet-friendly, sustainable products – have your table-setting needs covered. Their party pack includes enough plant-fibre plates and bowls, bamboo cups, forks, spoon and knives, recycled napkins and wheat straws for up to 12 place settings. mygreenlid.com
Just One Thing: Reusable Tumblers
Summer entertaining just got more fashionable—and planet friendly. We know we don’t need to remind you how important it is to stop using plastic bottles, so let’s just get to the fun, new, chic, reusable tumblers that have arrived just in time for drinks by the pool, dining al fresco, or sitting on a dock this season.
Agave, a natural sweetener and, of course, the main ingredient in tequila, is the inspiration behind Yeti’s latest collection. yeti.ca
As the exclusive partner for Curling Canada, Scouts Canada and Parks Canada, there’s a bottle for every proud Canadian. chillymoose.ca
