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Fresh local food goal of new Farms to Friends program
Everyone deserves to be healthy. That’s the starting point for Farms to Friends, a new program this summer bringing local organic produce to low…
Hottest Week of the Year fundraiser highlights impacts of climate change
A little hot weather after a wet start to summer is a welcome relief. With so much upheaval this year, a return to normal summer temperatures and…
We’ll be back! (We’re not actually leaving.)
Health and safety come first. We’re sorry to have to leave, but due to COVID-19, we can’t bring people together to collaborate and accomplish…
Rainwater Harvesting Part 2: Our First 2,000 Litres of Rainwater—Captured!
Rainwater harvesting has always been part of our permaculture homestead plan. But we set it aside while we concentrated on establishing the house and…
Why we’re investing in Rainwater Harvesting: Part 1
The drought and wildfires of 2018 really drove it home for us: We were watering our gardens with propane. This was directly opposed to our dream a…
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…
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