When Terry Betts broke his leg in a workplace accident, he probably did not foresee a new career that had him happily showing off a tie-dyed “P.E.I. is for Plovers” onesie at the Charlottetown Farmer’s Market Artisan Christmas fair Dec. 11. | SaltWire
The Island Nature Trust has been monitoring piping plovers on P.E.I. beaches since 1995. - SaltWire NetworkThe founder of Moose Factory Arts said he’s trying out the Christmas market scene this year and “can’t complain at all” about the response he’s gotten so far.,” he said. “I just thought I can make shirts I would like to wear, you know?”
After a workplace his injury, he returned to school at Holland College to take video game art and animation. “I was always a hobby artist, but I worked construction for probably 20-some-odd years. I had a work-related injury where I broke both my bones at the ankle. Lots of hardware and stuff in there and it was too hard to get back at what I was doing before,” he said. “So that’s why I went full-on with the art.”
“I’m just an animal lover and, you know, an environmental lover. … It’s just kind of the things I enjoy.”Down the road, he hopes to keep growing perhaps heading to music festivals. He’d also love to collaborate with a P.E.I. group, and use the plover shirt sales to raise funds for the endangered migratory shorebird.One Tree PlantedHe’d like to organize something for P.E.I., to replant after the loss of trees after post-tropical storm Fiona, it’s in the planning stages at the moment.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Halifax Mooseheads sweep Charlottetown Islanders in QMJHL home-and-home series | SaltWireCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Halifax Mooseheads proved to P.E.I. fans over the weekend why they are the top team in the Maritimes Division and sit second in ...
Read more »
IN PHOTOS: Artisan Christmas Market at the Charlottetown Farmer's Market | SaltWireCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Charlottetown Farmers Market Co-operative hosted its Artisan Christmas Market Dec. 11 and 18 from with a mix of regular market ...
Read more »
HARNESS RACING: Mantario surges in Charlottetown | SaltWireCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Mantario and driver Jason Hughes worked out a perfect trip to hit the wire first in the afternoon featured pace at Red Shores ...
Read more »
P.E.I. player describes trade to Charlottetown Islanders as 'living a dream' | SaltWireA Prince Edward Islander could not be happier to be coming home to play for the Charlottetown Islanders. 'It’s surreal and it’s hard to put into words,' said left-winger Simon Hughes.
Read more »
Another record-setting night for Thunderbirds in 20-11 rout of Riptide | SaltWireThe Halifax Thunderbirds' team record of 18 goals scored in one game lasted exactly one game. The Thunderbirds eclipsed the franchise mark by two in a ...
Read more »
ASK THE MONEY LADY: How to invest your hard-earned cash and not lose it | SaltWireDear Money Lady: I need some help with my investments, I have lost so much money in the market this year. I have an advisor, but he doesn’t seem to know ...
Read more »