The Deer Are Eating Out on Pender Island and Now It’s Raining Caterpillars.

Living on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia it's difficult not to notice how much is being covered with concrete and tarmac in the rush to build houses that run to the limits of each new property. Driveways and decks take up the remaining green space and the local roads are now so busy, walking to your destination can be quicker than using a car. Not that walking is a bad thing, but air quality in summer is so poor, breathing successfully can no longer be taken for granted. The occasional visit to somewhere cleaner and quieter might seem essential.…