Kudos to the local community for coming out to our community grape harvest party and Grape Stomp last month. The festivities were in support of Critter Care Wildlife Society with the 300 wine enthusiasts raising $1000 to help rescued animals.
We’re delighted with the huge turnout by the community and are holding more fun and educational activities like these year round, given the incredible interest in all aspects of the winemaking process. Festivities such as the traditional grape stomp offer you the chance to literally get your feet wet in the winemaking process cycle.
As part of that natural cycle, the stomped grapes are being used in our compost and the unused grapes we harvested earlier in the week were donated to Critter Care. (See photo of one of their rescue bears, Kody, enjoying our grapes!) We’re proud to support local charities like Critter Care who provide an invaluable service as the only organization that rehabilitates wildlife in Metro Vancouver. They specialize in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia’s Southern and Lower Mainland. They are the only facility in BC specializing in the care of mammals and one of only four Bear Rehab facilities in the province.
With winter approaching Critter Care has a number of much needed items on their holiday wishlist, please help out with either an item or donation this Christmas.
