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Everyone deserves to eat healthy
We’re connecting families and seniors in need in the West Kootenays with farm fresh local, organic food once a week to help ensure those people who need it most have access to healthy food. You can help.
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Organizing on the Federal Election
Canada Votes!
On Sept 20, Canada will once again head to the polls. During this election, we are encouraging our supporters to join us in sending a strong message to our leaders.
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Everything You Need to be a Voter in the Federal Election
Voting can be overwhelming, especially for people casting a ballot for the very first time. I want to make sure you have all the information you need…
Get out the vote – the most effective calls you’ll make all month
Pandemic. Wildfires. Climate Change. Election. I hear you -- there is a lot going on right now, and I’m feeling tired too. Yet, this week I’m feeling…
Let’s hear it for Creston!
In a unanimous decision by Town Council members on Tuesday, September 7, the Town of Creston has officially become the 11th community in the West…
Central Kootenay Leaders Defend Old Growth Forests
On August 19th, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) passed a unanimous resolution requesting the remaining old-growth forests and…
What’s really going on? Responding to the BC NDP’s old-growth forest messages.
Understanding forest policy and the complicated messaging from industry and government is hard to process and most people understandably don’t have…
Let’s hear it for Slocan!
Council votes to adopt your 100% Renewable Energy Plan! Last night, Slocan Village Council voted unanimously to…
A Message from Our Executive Director
Trying to do better This article contains content about residential schools that may be triggering. Support for survivors and their families is…
Farms to Friends Delivers its 2500th bag of Fresh Food to Households in Need!
As we approach our one-year anniversary, Farms to Friends has officially delivered its 2500th bag of fresh food to local community members in…
April 30th marks one year! Let’s celebrate!
On April 30th Premier Horgan and his government will have had their report outlining how to protect old growth forests in their hands for one year.…
What does volunteering & working at EcoSociety mean to you?
Remember when we could safely gather and take part in parades and other celebrations? Let's work toward doing that again soon. Earth Day parade,…
Sponsor Shoutout Series – Oso Negro
Oh! So Nelson - Cafe, Community & MorePicture a beautiful, serene setting right in the lap of the mountains. What is the overarching feeling…
EcoSociety supports watershed plans for clean drinking water
Children standing by the source of their grandparent’s drinking water. Glade, BC. The Kootenays are home to one of the highest populations in…
Fruitvale you did it!
Let’s take this moment to celebrate: Fruitvale Village Council just unanimously voted to commit to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050! This…
Playbook brings 100% renewable energy possibility to your community
We all want to live in safe, healthy, and strong communities. Making sure we have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and healthy local food…
Let Fruitvale know that you care
On Monday, March 8th, Fruitvale Village Council will be voting on whether to commit to a transition to 100% renewable energy in your community. If…
Let’s hear it for Castlegar! Council votes to adopt 100% Renewable Energy Plan
Let’s start off this week with some good news, Castlegar City Council just voted unanimously to pass your 100% Renewable Energy Plan! Castlegar…
It Won’t Be Easy – but together we can do anything
By Kade Moroney, Community Organizer I have been working at the West Kootenay EcoSociety for about 3 months now, and it has been amazing to…
Something to Celebrate! Rossland adopts Renewable Energy Plan
Let’s take this moment to celebrate, Rossland City Council just voted to pass your 100% renewable energy plan! They are the third local government…
Enjoy the 100 Acre Wood Trail All Year Round!
I had an hour long drive ahead of me to the 100 Acre Wood old growth forest trail and it was the perfect opportunity to listen to the reading of a…
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