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Latest News
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Solidarity with BLM, justice & climate action
We’re working for people. We want people to have clean air, land and water, feel safe, feel loved and have healthy and happy homes. This is what…
June is Membership Drive month
Remember when we used to be able to sit close to each other? This photo is of our volunteer Maya, at the 2019 EcoSociety Membership drive. So…
Not another Jumbo!
You may have heard that there’s a proposal for an all-season luxury resort called Zincton in the Goat Mountain range between New Denver and Kaslo.…
Expert Speaker Series
You're invited to EcoSociety's community expert speaker series during the COVID pandemic. Bring your lunch and learn with us. We will be hosting two…
New report calls for immediate action on old growth forests
My name is Rachel Holt, and I’m an ecologist living in Nelson. For the last 20 years, I have worked primarily in British Columbia, bringing science…
City of Nelson takes Farmers’ Market out of EcoSociety’s hands
West Kootenay EcoSociety asked the City of Nelson for support to run the twice weekly farmers’ markets this year and has now been told that the City…
Help your community plan for a renewable energy future
What is your vision for the future of your community? Nine local governments in the West Kootenays - Silverton, New Denver, Slocan, Nelson, Rossland,…
Crooked Horn Farm shares its love of food
Nelson’s farmers’ markets start June 6 at Cottonwood Park, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following…
Ravine Creek farm are stewards of the land
Nelson’s farmers’ markets will be starting in June, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the…
Job Opportunity – Farmers’ Market Coordinator Assistant
Duration: 8 weeks @ 35 hrs/week. Pay: $15/hr Start Date: May 25, 2020 Job Description: Farmers’ markets in BC have been named an…
Building resilience at Clutch Farm Salmo
Good morning, West Kootenays! I’m not sure what time you’re reading this, but at the time of writing, it’s morning. We’re six weeks into social…
Bent Plow Farm facing the challenges of this year head on
Nelson’s farmers’ markets will be starting in June, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the…
Mother’s Day Local Gift Box
At the EcoSociety, we wanted to find a way to help local businesses as well as support the power house mothers out there who need to be…
Farmers’ Market Update
We are currently planning our Farmers Markets for 2020, though we will be observing all of the recommended Covid-19 safety protocols as directed by…
Job Opportunity: Admin Assistant
Rate: $15 ph for 8 weeks Start Date: May 30th Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Remote (working from your home office) Job Description Working…
Meet Your Farmers’ Market Vendors
Nelson’s farmers' markets will be starting in June, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the…
Opportunity in Uncertainty?
My world was shaken. The foundations I had thought secure were no longer holding me afloat. And as I sat amidst the rubble of the old way of…
Earth Day Extravaganza
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth day. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s celebrate what really matters - healthy and safe…
People power defeats big oil lobby today
Some good news today to kick off your weekend. Because of the overwhelming support from people like you across the country, so far government funds…
Keep the pressure on: support workers not big oil executives
Is this the sunset of the oil and gas industry? Photo by Delfino Barboza on Unsplash Let’s keep the pressure on from the comfort of your home/home…
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