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Explore mapping tools for rapid resilience in record time, our latest publications and products that shape your triple bottom line.

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SOUND GROUND

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What are we talking about at NatuR&D?

In Sound Ground we explore through a commitment to play, unlearning, and community building. NatuRND exists to make the human-Nature connection and unleash the creative spirit in all of us through applications of biomimicry.

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Think Like a Biomimic

June 26, 2025
In a world where we desperately need innovation, a NASA study…
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MAPPING SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE: Farm to Fork – a guide to local food infrastructure on Southern Vancouver Island

April 2, 2025
Imagine loving living your life as a food locavore, making…
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RUSH Initiative

1000 Rain Garden Challenge

February 11, 2025
What happens when we let Nature teach? She shows…
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Practical Utopias: An Exploration of the Possible

January 20, 2023
"There isn't 'the future' that we're doomed to enact.…
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How is the circular economy inspired by Nature?

October 24, 2022
The idea for Salish Sea Soap Pebbles was born on a beach…
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What is Nature Inspired Design?

September 20, 2022
Nature has solved every problem there is in some way. In…
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What is a Biomimicry Degree & Where Can You Get One?

May 11, 2022
What is Biomimicry? Biomimicry is a type of biological science…
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Resilient Urban Systems & Habitat (RUSH) Initiative

October 4, 2021
So...Lytton burned. June's heat wave was a reminder: You humans…
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Free Biomimicry Resources for K-12 Schools, Institutions & Informal Educators

September 20, 2021
It's crucially important that we allow school-age children to…
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RUSH TO PLAY POP UP QUIZ #3 We had such a good ti RUSH TO PLAY POP UP QUIZ #3

We had such a good time at the first two, we can't wait to play more! Think you know all there is to know about Climate and the CRD? Test your knowledge at our trivia night, powered by Sixty Watt!

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Get ready for another thrilling RUSH to PLAY pop-u Get ready for another thrilling RUSH to PLAY pop-up quiz!

This Wednesday, November 26th, head to Spinnakers Brewpub at 7:30 pm. Grab a drink, meet our quizmasters, and show off your skills. We'll see you there!

#crd #trivia #victoria #RUSH #rushtoplay #gamenight #quiz
🤸🏽‍♀️RUSH TO PLAY: BINGO We can't wait to introdu 🤸🏽‍♀️RUSH TO PLAY: BINGO

We can't wait to introduce you to our RUSH to PLAY bingo game! From now until mid-February, you can win prizes from our incredible sponsors by completing different challenges on the South Island! 

We designed these challenges to help community members familiarize themselves with the RUSH platform, connect to the land, to each other, and to the creative spirit within us all! 

Head to whatstherush.earth to get started, and to check out our wonderful new webpage!

Happy Playing!

#rush #rushtoplay #communitymapping #crd #victoria #bingo #community #prizes
RUSH TO PLAY: POP UP QUIZ #1 Come to Christie's RUSH TO PLAY:  POP UP QUIZ #1

 Come to Christie's Carriage House Pub, Monday November 24th to participate in the first event of the RUSH to PLAY series - a pop up quiz powered by @sixtywatttrivia 

Let's find the solution space together! 

#crd #trivia #victoria #RUSH #rushtoplay #gamenight

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