General election day - Oct 20
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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…
Two paths to protecting our forests
We recently took a group of 25 people on a guided walk of a new trail in an old forest. A few days later, a different group of people gathered in a…
Optimism and the future of food sustainability in the Kootenays.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Basin Food Summit in Rossland, BC. Being my first year as Markets Coordinator for the EcoSociety, it…
Green home show getting ready to energize Trail
Trail’s first ever Green Home, Energy & Transportation Show is happening November 14 at the Riverbelle. Come by to find out all about green…
A walk in the woods
On October 24, we had a fun hike in the woods to learn about the inland temperate rainforest and the plants and animals living here. 25 happy…
Voters demanded more on climate action. Now the real work starts.
The results of Canada's first climate election are in, and now the real work begins. Canadians made the climate crisis a top issue, and voters are…
It’s an honour just to be nominated
We have to say thank you to the people in the Lower Columbia. The Trail Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are tomorrow night, and we…
Be a Voter this October
It's election time and the big election day is October 21! It's that time when you vote for the candidate in your riding to become your Member of…
Climate Strike: we can change the world
On September 20th, I found myself at the front of the climate march in Nelson. Beside me stood 5 amazing youth who I had worked with for the past…
Home energy efficiency session for seniors at Nelson library
If you’re a senior and a Nelson Hydro customer, this one’s for you. On Monday, October 7, from 10 am to 2 pm, come find out about the Seniors Energy…
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