Latest News
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Job postings! Are you our next Community Organizer?
We are hiring for a full time and a part time Community Organizer! Working with our staff and volunteers, the Community Organizers will organize…
B.C. has to implement old growth forest recommendations
The B.C. government released its much anticipated old growth forests report and recommendations from its independent panel on Friday afternoon.…
Finding Inspiration in Apocalyptic Times
In April during a volunteer brainstorm, Rose shared the preview for the movie 2040. I had not heard of 2040 but I watched the trailer...and then I…
An Old Growth Forest Overlooking Nelson
On Labour Day this past weekend myself and my friend decided to find the massive cedar trees and all the animals they are home to up in Giveout…
Have you been to Ymir’s Old Growth Forest?
It’s 36 degrees outside and clear skies. My mom is visiting from Vancouver Island. She’s only here for a couple of days and I want to show her the…
Your best forest photo = chance to win a prize!
Take a hike, take a photo, and YOU COULD WIN amazing prizes! Forest week is coming up (Sept 20-26) and we need to keep the spotlight on forest…
Yay! Feds agree to Assess Teck Coal Mine – healthy and safe people need to come first
Photo & caption from Wildsight The decision was made on August 19th for Teck’s Castle Mine project to require federal review. Thank you,…
How to volunteer during COVID
Hey friends, The other day scrolling through my social media I stumbled upon another friends’ post that started off like “I don’t know who needs to…
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,…
Upcoming Events
Find an upcoming EcoSociety event in your community and learn how you can get involved.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
Join us to watch an inspiring movie about climate solutions existing around the world
Climate change is not just a crisis for people and our planet, it’s also our greatest opportunity to change the way our society works to be fairer, cleaner, safer and just… better! This movie captures a glimpse into a wonderful and healthy future here on Planet Earth. It is the perfect movie to watch as a family, to inspire your kids to go out and change the world and learn about solutions that can keep our planet healthy and thriving.
Donate $6+ and receive the link to watch this movie from September 24th-October 1st.
Purchase a ticket to the event for $6 or more which is a donation to the EcoSociety. On September 24th, we’ll email you the link to watch 2040 at home in your own time by October 1st.
This event is in collaboration with Citizen’s Climate Lobby volunteers and EcoSociety volunteers.
On the evening of October 1st, join us for a virtual community discussion about the movie. Everyone who donates to watch the movie is invited.
After watching the film, participants will have an opportunity to actively explore what their own 2040 may look like through a creative, land-based activity led by Sarah West, environmental arts therapist. Participants are welcome to bring their explorations and creations to the community discussion forum on October 1st.
All donations will go towards investing in a future in renewable energy here in the West Kootenays and developing a playbook which will outline how other communities around the world can get their leaders to commit to transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
Join us once again for the Winter Craft Fair 2019, hosted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety at Central School in Nelson.
Customers will spot some of their favorite vendors, as well as some new participants, from the Downtown, Cottonwood and MarketFest events that are also run by the EcoSociety.
If you’re looking for something distinctive and unique for that special person in your life don’t miss out on being a part of the 2019 EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair! Bring your family and friends. Come support your local community while having fun!
Admission is by donation, all proceeds go to the EcoSociety to build sustainable communities and protect wild places.
Note for vendors: the craft fair is full with a large waitlist.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.
On the 22nd of every month, a local faith group will host a climate vigil in the tradition of their spiritual practice.
April vigil will be hosted digitally. Stay tuned for info and link.
All are welcome, free event.