General election day - Oct 20
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We’re celebrating 25 years of building sustainable communities & protecting wild places in the West Kootenays. You can help ensure another 25 years of defending our communities and wild places.
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Latest News
Read our blog to keep updated on breaking news and current events.
See what our EcoSociety staff are enjoying about home life
Grey days and social isolation can leave us bored with the same old routine and crafts every night. We decided to create a list of our favourite…
Find fresh air & activity with our outdoor scavenger hunt!
Getting outside for some fresh air and exercise helps us physically and mentally, especially in these difficult times. Itching to get outside with…
Nelson Markets Update – COVID-19
Hello everyone, it’s been a surreal couple of weeks for us at the EcoSociety and specifically for me and the markets adapting to this curveball the…
No bailouts for big oil
Tell the federal government ‘No big oil bailouts’ It is time to focus on people and communities and a healthier, safer future. Tell our Prime…
Keep busy at home
We heard that you might be looking for some recommendations for things to watch, read, listen, so we asked our staff to share their top picks for…
An Evening with David Suzuki postponed
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, An Evening with David Suzuki and the related student events planned for May 1 are postponed until a later……
POSTPONED: Showing of David Suzuki’s latest film
POSTPONED: David Suzuki was coming to Trail to speak on May 1, and we were going to show his latest film in anticipation. We hope to find another way…
Call for Nominations for Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund Award
The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund honours the work of one woman environmental activist in the West Kootenay each year through a cash award. The fund was…
Remembering to love
Photo by John Boivin, Castlegar News On Friday, Valentine’s Day, my family and I took part in the march to remember missing and murdered Aboriginal…
Jumbo will stay wild!
Commander Glacier seen from near the landing where the Farnham Glacier blockade was in 2008. Photo courtesy of Pat Morrow. Breathe a collective sigh…
Tell government to protect old growth forests
Photo: Colin Payne Photography You have a chance to help protect old growth forests in the Kootenays. The BC government is seeking public input on…
Looking back on 2019
I think 2019 was our busiest year ever at the EcoSociety. Here's a look back at what we accomplished together with our staff, volunteers, members,…
Volunteers made us Trail’s Business of the Year
Okay, we didn’t see that coming! We blogged about being honoured to be nominated for Business of the Year at the Trail Chamber of Commerce Business…
Kaslo joins 100% renewable energy transition while world leaders meet in Madrid
Kaslo, BC--While the federal government talks about climate change in the throne speech and world leaders meet in Madrid for the United Nations…
Our e-bike raffle winner is….
We are very pleased to announce our winner for the 2019 electric bike raffle.... Susan Vandewater! Susan and her husband have been visiting Nelson…
Warfield latest to join 100% renewable energy transition
The goal of achieving 100% renewable energy is spreading across the West Kootenays. Warfield Village Council voted last night to join the growing…
Holiday Cards – the gift of healthy community & pristine wilderness
Want an easy, feel-good solution for your holiday gifting needs? Give the gift of stronger community, wild places and resilient food systems with an…
City of Castlegar says yes to 100% renewable energy
Last night Castlegar City Council voted yes to join the growing number of cities who are committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy no later…
Raise a glass with NBC for EcoSociety’s 25th anniversary
Something’s been brewing in the woods, and it’s Nelson Brewing Company’s celebratory Spruce 'N' It Up -- a special batch of spruce tip ale beer to…
You’re Invited to our Ski & Snowboard Movie Night
2 Movies Back to Back: Nitro Snowboards: Offline & Level 1 Productions: Romance I'm very excited to announce that we are hosting two…
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