Living

W e are slowly learning the true value of insects in our gardens, as friends, pollinators and natural predators for some of our more troublesome pests. Others, like butterflies, also add an element of grace and beauty to our gardens.

Y ou may have overlooked the science section at your local library but you can find lots of intriguing resources in the 500s - that's the number for books on science.

COQUITLAM Learning Canadian Culture: In the latest instalment of a series of free workshops for people who are new to Canada, participants on Monday, June 17 (10:30 a.m.

T he northern spotted owl is probably B.C.'s most celebrated and debated endangered species. That's because this medium sized-owl absolutely requires large tracts of coastal old-growth forests for its survival.

I t's all about fathers this Sunday and not all dads are into ties, tools and sports equipment. They are surprisingly great barbecue chefs and many are becoming fairly avid gardeners too. Today, one challenge for gardeners can be small space living.

J une is such a crazy month. Right in the middle of the calendar year, it's also the beginning of summer (we hope) and the end of the school year (hooray!); Father's Day is in there and, best of all, a brand new market is opening.

Delany Dunn Bramley (below) of Port Coquitlam is down to the final days of the Kin's Green Fighters Challenge and expects to wrap up the health and fitness contest with a battery of tests.

W hen required reading stops, reading for fun begins. Here are a few books for teens to get lost in this summer: Eleanor and Park by Rowell Rainbow (2013): Eleanor isn't the type of girl who would fall in love on a school bus - but she does.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

The Lower Mainland may not be the sunniest place on earth but the sun's rays can still cause harm, especially during the summer months, when the days are longer and people spend more time outdoors.