Butterflyway
X INDIGENOUS FRIENDSHIP PATCHES
Kits Beach Coffee is an official volunteer with the David Suzuki Foundation and the Butterflyway Program.
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The goal of the Butterflyway Project is to establish small habitats in our own communities for local bees and butterflies by planting native wildflowers in home gardens, patio gardens, schools, and any businesses with outdoors plants; while at the same time addresses climate change.
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pollinator patches
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We are looking for local habitat gardens in close proximity to our cafe to join our Pollinator Project. We provide all the materials, including seed starter packets and in person/on-going learning opportunities to connect with your local conservationists.
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WHY ARE POLLINATOR GARDENS IMPORTANT?
85% of pollination occurs from private and individual homes.
We have lost 45% of our insects because of climate change, pollution and loss of green spaces.
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Who Should Join? People who enjoy the following...
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Walking and spending time around gardens and flowers.
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Watching the plants change over the season.
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Looking for bugs and being in nature.
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Learning about rewilding and conservation at home.
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indigenous friendship patches
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IN SUPPORT OF THE TRUTH & RECONCILIATION CALLS TO ACTION
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Supporting Indigenous artists through a collaborative approach to preserving culture, heritage, and land. With the implementation of friendship patches, we hope to establish long-term relationships with Indigenous Artists and communities while addressing the following calls to action:
12 - Culturally appropriate Early Childhood Education
62, 63, 64, 65, 66 - Education and Reconciliation
92- Economic Reconciliation
Land Access and Land Acknowledgement
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We are looking for two more Indigenous Artists and Businesses to support in 2025. Please reach out Sarah at sarah@kitsbeachcoffee.com
Indigenous Artists we support:
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RITA KOMPST POINT
Musqueam Artist, Cedar Weaver, Natural dyer
DR. JACQUI WILKINS
Founder of Xalish Medicines Naturopathic Doctor
