Dustin Bajer (he/him)
@dustinbajer.com
🌿 Cities As Ecotones 🌿
Educator | Beekeeper | Tree Farmer | Urbanist
Founder of Shrubscriber (community tree farming) and BeeComm (backyard beekeepers)
Inner-City Edmonton, AB
Educator | Beekeeper | Tree Farmer | Urbanist
Founder of Shrubscriber (community tree farming) and BeeComm (backyard beekeepers)
Inner-City Edmonton, AB
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Dustin Bajer (he/him)
@dustinbajer.com
· Nov 20
Hey BlueSky,
I'm Dustin, an educator, urban beekeeper, and tree farmer.
I believe cities ARE nature and that integrating built and natural environments benefits both.
Passionate about gardening, ecological design, and biomimicry.
Social-sufficiency > Self-sufficiency
Let’s connect.
I'm Dustin, an educator, urban beekeeper, and tree farmer.
I believe cities ARE nature and that integrating built and natural environments benefits both.
Passionate about gardening, ecological design, and biomimicry.
Social-sufficiency > Self-sufficiency
Let’s connect.
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From the DM's...
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
August 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM
based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
When I learned about Storage Tomatoes, I knew I needed to grow some.
Storage 🍅s are bred to have long shelf-lives and can, apparently, sometimes last from harvest to Easter.
The skin as thicker and the flesh a little more acidic, but a pretty damn good fresh tomato for the start of December.
Storage 🍅s are bred to have long shelf-lives and can, apparently, sometimes last from harvest to Easter.
The skin as thicker and the flesh a little more acidic, but a pretty damn good fresh tomato for the start of December.
December 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
When I learned about Storage Tomatoes, I knew I needed to grow some.
Storage 🍅s are bred to have long shelf-lives and can, apparently, sometimes last from harvest to Easter.
The skin as thicker and the flesh a little more acidic, but a pretty damn good fresh tomato for the start of December.
Storage 🍅s are bred to have long shelf-lives and can, apparently, sometimes last from harvest to Easter.
The skin as thicker and the flesh a little more acidic, but a pretty damn good fresh tomato for the start of December.
Hey Edmonton,
What would it take to grow 1000-year-old trees throughout the City?
Find out at a screening of 'The Secret Long Tree Society" at the Alberta Art Gallery this Saturday (Nov 29th) at 3 PM.
www.youraga.ca/whats-on/upc...
#yeg #yegevents
What would it take to grow 1000-year-old trees throughout the City?
Find out at a screening of 'The Secret Long Tree Society" at the Alberta Art Gallery this Saturday (Nov 29th) at 3 PM.
www.youraga.ca/whats-on/upc...
#yeg #yegevents
The Secret Longtree Society: Cultivate the Millenium
The Art Gallery of Alberta is more than just a gallery; it’s a place for everyone to discover, connect, and be inspired. We invite you to explore the world of art with us through exhibitions, events, ...
www.youraga.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hey Edmonton,
What would it take to grow 1000-year-old trees throughout the City?
Find out at a screening of 'The Secret Long Tree Society" at the Alberta Art Gallery this Saturday (Nov 29th) at 3 PM.
www.youraga.ca/whats-on/upc...
#yeg #yegevents
What would it take to grow 1000-year-old trees throughout the City?
Find out at a screening of 'The Secret Long Tree Society" at the Alberta Art Gallery this Saturday (Nov 29th) at 3 PM.
www.youraga.ca/whats-on/upc...
#yeg #yegevents
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Yep. And my call to Tories to stand up still stands.
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Yep. And my call to Tories to stand up still stands.
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From the Lethbridge community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the Lethbridge community
www.reddit.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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A lot of questions today about how Danielle Smith -- the "libertarian" and "conservative" -- could use closure & the notwithstanding clause to remove Albertans' Charter rights.
The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative.
Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+
The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative.
Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A lot of questions today about how Danielle Smith -- the "libertarian" and "conservative" -- could use closure & the notwithstanding clause to remove Albertans' Charter rights.
The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative.
Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+
The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative.
Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+
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I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
The days ahead will be crucial.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
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“(The provincial government) is coming up with solutions for problems that don’t exist. The decision for the province to come in and change that feels like overreach." #yeg #yegvote #yegelxn #abpoli #ableg
Report from June: "Voters around the province will face new registration procedures, three ballot papers per voter instead of one — and days, in some cases, instead of minutes to get election results."
#yeg #yegvote #yegelxn
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#yeg #yegvote #yegelxn
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
October election changes cost municipalities millions and could delay result times
The Oct. 20 municipal election will bring new triple ballots, big bucks for hand-counting, and potentially delays for election returns.
edmontonjournal.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Voting stations are closed and we are now awaiting results from Edmonton Elections. Follow along with our dashboard: edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/results #yegvote #yeg
Unofficial results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election
Unofficial election results for the 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election held on Oct. 20, 2025
edmonton.taproot.vote
October 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Voting stations are closed and we are now awaiting results from Edmonton Elections. Follow along with our dashboard: edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/results #yegvote #yeg
Hello, Future Secret Society Members,
We're hosting a screening of "The Secret Long Tree Society" here in Edmonton on August 26th.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-secret... #yeg #yegtrees #yeggarden #yegnature
We're hosting a screening of "The Secret Long Tree Society" here in Edmonton on August 26th.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-secret... #yeg #yegtrees #yeggarden #yegnature
The Secret LongTree Society – Film Screening & Nursery Planting
The Secret Long Tree Society and the EFCL invite you a screening of the CBC documentary The Secret LongTree Society.
www.eventbrite.ca
August 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hello, Future Secret Society Members,
We're hosting a screening of "The Secret Long Tree Society" here in Edmonton on August 26th.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-secret... #yeg #yegtrees #yeggarden #yegnature
We're hosting a screening of "The Secret Long Tree Society" here in Edmonton on August 26th.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-secret... #yeg #yegtrees #yeggarden #yegnature
The Secret Long Tree Society is a documentary about a group of people who are trying to grow 1,000-year-old trees from seed. 🌲
I am one of them 🤫
The doc airs on CBC this Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. Or stream it for free on CBC Gem.
vimeo.com/1104979113 #yeg #trees #longtrees
I am one of them 🤫
The doc airs on CBC this Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. Or stream it for free on CBC Gem.
vimeo.com/1104979113 #yeg #trees #longtrees
The Secret Long Tree Society - TRAILER
Streaming August 1st on CBC Gem.
vimeo.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The Secret Long Tree Society is a documentary about a group of people who are trying to grow 1,000-year-old trees from seed. 🌲
I am one of them 🤫
The doc airs on CBC this Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. Or stream it for free on CBC Gem.
vimeo.com/1104979113 #yeg #trees #longtrees
I am one of them 🤫
The doc airs on CBC this Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. Or stream it for free on CBC Gem.
vimeo.com/1104979113 #yeg #trees #longtrees
The Catalpa tree I gave my neighbour is flowering for the first time!
July 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The Catalpa tree I gave my neighbour is flowering for the first time!
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In the busiest of weeks, I saw something beautiful! A tiny oak tree growing up from the artificial turf at work. Proof that no matter what may try and stifle nature and beauty, it always emerges.
I hope your beauty can thrive folks. ✌🏻🫶🏻
I hope your beauty can thrive folks. ✌🏻🫶🏻
July 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
In the busiest of weeks, I saw something beautiful! A tiny oak tree growing up from the artificial turf at work. Proof that no matter what may try and stifle nature and beauty, it always emerges.
I hope your beauty can thrive folks. ✌🏻🫶🏻
I hope your beauty can thrive folks. ✌🏻🫶🏻
Better option - we tax billionaires into a living wage and fund a society that gives everyone the same opportunities they were afforded.
July 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Better option - we tax billionaires into a living wage and fund a society that gives everyone the same opportunities they were afforded.
The John Janzen is temporarily closed, so I've been hosting their beehive in our backyard. The colony outgrew their living arrangement, so here’s a time-lapse of me moving them into their observation hive.
#bees #beekeeping #beehive #urbanbeekeeping #urbanagriculture #yeg
#bees #beekeeping #beehive #urbanbeekeeping #urbanagriculture #yeg
July 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The John Janzen is temporarily closed, so I've been hosting their beehive in our backyard. The colony outgrew their living arrangement, so here’s a time-lapse of me moving them into their observation hive.
#bees #beekeeping #beehive #urbanbeekeeping #urbanagriculture #yeg
#bees #beekeeping #beehive #urbanbeekeeping #urbanagriculture #yeg
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It is really imperative we look out for our beautiful #elm trees. #DutchElmDisease #KillingDisease #EasyToSpread #Yeg #Edmonton
Hey, #YEG Alberta Avenue Folks,
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden
July 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It is really imperative we look out for our beautiful #elm trees. #DutchElmDisease #KillingDisease #EasyToSpread #Yeg #Edmonton
Tree tourism while it lasts
Aw, man. I thought your city was going to escape that.
I'd hoped to make it to Edmonton some day to see streets with elms like I used to see down here when I was very young.
I'd hoped to make it to Edmonton some day to see streets with elms like I used to see down here when I was very young.
July 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tree tourism while it lasts
Hey, #YEG Alberta Avenue Folks,
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden
July 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hey, #YEG Alberta Avenue Folks,
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden
Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311.
cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden