Summary
As climate impacts like drought, wildfires, floods, and landslides ravage food producing areas like California and the Fraser Valley, the need for strong, sustainable local food systems becomes increasingly important. EcoSociety’s Nelson Farmers’ markets contribute to our vibrant local economy while investing in the resiliency of our communities.
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Nelson’s Downtown Farmers’ Market opens June 12!
Nelson’s famous Downtown Farmers’ Market opens for the season tomorrow. The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents the weekly downtown market every…
Cottonwood Farmers’ Market season begins Saturday, May 18!
Nelson, BC--It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for: the Cottonwood Farmers’ Market is back! We're proud to present the first farmers’ market of the…
Nelson GardenFest May 11th, 2019
It’s gardening, it’s festive, it’s GardenFest! Spring is in the air, and that means it’s GardenFest time! The 18th annual Nelson GardenFest kicks off…
Happy Earth Day
Join the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative and your friends and neightbours to celebrate Earth Day. This year’s…
Your Markets have a new face
I’m Craig Mullin and proud to be the new Market Coordinator for the West Kootenay EcoSociety. I’m truly excited to pick up where Jesse, EcoSociety’s…
Returning Vendor Applications begin April 10, 2019
Market Season is approaching and Applications for returning vendors from last year will go out on April 10th, 2019. New vendors who wish to vend at…
EcoSociety Markets Director moving on from farmers’ markets to City Council
By Jesse Woodward After 7 amazing years as the Markets and Events Director at the West Kootenay EcoSociety I will be transition out of this position…
MarketFest – August 24
MarketFest will be returning to Nelson on August 24! Let the fun begin! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed into a lively night…
MarketFest – July 27
The 2018 MarketFest celebrations will be returning for two nights this coming summer! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed into a…
2018 Downtown Local Market opening
The West Kootenay EcoSociety will reopen the 2018 Nelson Downtown Local Market on Wednesday June 13th on the newley renovated Hall St. right off of…
2018 Cottonwood Community Market Opening
Every Saturday at Cottonwood Falls Park, Cottonwood Market features live music and a friendly vibe. Over 40 vendors are at Cottonwood each Saturday…
2018 Nelson Garden Festival
Always on Mother's Day Weekend. Always free to attend. The 17th Annual Nelson Garden Festival happens on Saturday, May 12th, 2018, 10-3 pm, 600 block…
Do you Support a Regional Composting Solution?
Did you miss signing the municipal composting petition this summer at the EcoSociety Markets? Sign online now and tell our local government you…
MarketFest – August 25
The 2017 MarketFest celebrations will be returning for two nights this coming summer! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed into a…
MarketFest – July 28, 2017
The 2017 MarketFest celebrations will be returning for two nights this coming summer! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed into a…
Your opportunity to spread the news
Dial-it-up! Get your hands on the volume controls at The EcoCentric on Kootenay Coop Radio. Join the EcoCentric team and help produce one of Canada’s…
The 2017 Downtown Local Market is opening soon
Do you want to experience the best locally produced farm goods, crafts and ready to eat foods? Look no further. The 2017 Nelson Downtown Local Market…
MarketFest – August 25
The 2017 MarketFest celebrations will be returning for two nights this coming summer! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed…
MarketFest – July 28
The 2017 MarketFest celebrations will be returning for two nights this coming summer! Downtown Baker Street will, once again, be transformed…
Your opportunity to spread the news
Dial-it-up! Get your hands on the volume controls at The EcoCentric on Kootenay Coop Radio. Join the EcoCentric team and help produce one of…