the green spot blog

Hey there! The snow has fallen again out on the property and the gravel roads that were so close to being dry are now muddy puddles with melting snow once again!  I know early-Spring time isn't a favourite of many people, but it is definitely my favourite season. There is just something so sweet about finally being able to go outside in just a sweater after long months of bundling up to stay warm. And please, don't get me started on how AMAZING the outside world smells right now! I mean, have you stepped out your front door and taken a huge deep breath lately!? Talk about a breath of fresh air! Seriously, it's my favourite. Over the next handful of weeks, I want to take some time to introduce you to the people that keep Camp running all year long - a series called "Talking Tuesdays!". So, grab your hot beverage of choice, take a seat, and get to know our Chair of our Board of Directors, Eric Schubert. How long have you worked at/been connected camp? My entire lif...

Hey friends! I am so excited to start this new adventure of writing for the Green Spot Blog! I say 'adventure' because that is exactly what it's going be - it might even get messy and be all over the place, so thank you in advance for trudging along with me! Today marks one year since WHO declared a global pandemic. Over the past year, camp has had to change in so many ways, and just like the rest of the world, pivoting has become our theme! With every changing regulation, we have had to re-evaluate our plans and make changes - some more drastic than others. We've had long stretches of not being able to have guests on site and we've had to grieve the loss of Summer camps. This has been a wild year, folks, but that's not really what this is about - this post is a deep dive, nose first look at what the Almighty God has done at Camp Evergreen over the past year. This pandemic has not surprised Him and it has definitely not stopped His work. So, sit with me a moment...