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Oso Negro brews special September blend for EcoSociety’s 25th anniversary
This month is your opportunity to combine two wonderful things - drinking delicious coffee and supporting the EcoSociety! The lovely people at Oso…
Jumbo Valley one step closer to being protected
Photo: Steve Shannon The Ktunaxa Nation will receive $16.1 million in federal government support to protect the Qat’muk area, also known as the…
Supporting your transition to 100% renewable energy
On Wednesday night, I attended the federal NDP’s town hall meeting in Nelson on their plan for a Green New Deal. MPs Wayne Stetski and Peter Julian…
Nelson’s MarketFest this Friday!
Come one, come all! Downtown Nelson will be bustling with artisans, community and great food this Friday August 23rd from 6-10 pm at MarketFest, and…
Nature Photographer Colin Payne Supports Old Growth Forest Campaign!
Photographs have the power to evoke emotion and change in their audience. They have the incredible ability to capture a single moment in time and…
Trail Office Officially Open
On August 7th EcoSociety officially opened the doors of our new office in Trail! Located on 954 A Eldorado Street right downtown it's truly in the…
ISO Volunteers for Home Installations!
Are you looking for a flexible volunteering position that has a tangible impact? Do you like working with a small team of dedicated individuals? Are…
Breaking News: Court keeps Jumbo wild… for now
The Jumbo Valley still remains wild thanks to a BC Court of Appeal ruling. In 2015, the Environment Minister at the time, BC Liberal Mary Polak,…
You’re invited to our grand opening of our Trail office!
You’re invited to our grand opening of our Trail office! Please join us! Wednesday, August 7, 4-6 pm 954A Eldorado Street, Trail We're excited to…
2019 Electric Bike Raffle
Enter to win a new Electric Bike, your new zero emissions vehicle. Be in with a chance to win a Trek Verve + Low Step Electric Bike! The…
Speaking up for better forestry management
We’re making sure our voices are heard. The BC government sought input earlier this month on two pieces of legislation affecting our forests, and…
MarketFest is back this Friday!
MarketFest is back! West Kootenay EcoSociety is proud to host Nelson’s first night market of the summer this Friday, July 26! From 6 till 10 pm,…
Add your voice to private land forest management review
Share your input on an important piece of government land use policy. You have an opportunity to offer input to the BC government on managing our…
Castlegar for 100% Renewable Energy
Almost 1,000 people in Castlegar have said yes to 100% renewable energy. Add your name right now www.renewablekootenays.ca And join us at Castlegar…
Silverton commits to 100% renewable energy
The Slocan Valley is going green! Green energy, green economy, that is. Silverton’s Village Council has passed a resolution to transition to 100%…
EcoSociety hosts book tour stop: new thriller on hot topic of climate crisis
What does an Ottawa city councillor who is deeply concerned about the planet’s ecological unravelling and the glacial response by citizens and…
It’s almost funny…
This week in Ottawa, there were two big climate announcements that are so contradictory they make me want to laugh. But there’s nothing funny about…
June is Membership Drive month, and this year is extra special
It’s EcoSociety’s 25th year, and we’re on a mission: to build stronger and healthier communities and protect the wild places of the West Kootenays.…
Nelson’s Downtown Farmers’ Market opens June 12!
Nelson’s famous Downtown Farmers’ Market opens for the season tomorrow. The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents the weekly downtown market every…
Save BC Forests – Day of Action – June 6
The science is clear: one of the most important tools we have in the fight against climate change is intact forests. We need better management of all…
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