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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…
Meet Your Farmers’ Market Vendors
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…
Opportunity in Uncertainty?
My world was shaken. The foundations I had thought secure were no longer holding me afloat. And as I sat amidst the rubble of the old way of…
Earth Day Extravaganza
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth day. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s celebrate what really matters - healthy and safe…
People power defeats big oil lobby today
Some good news today to kick off your weekend. Because of the overwhelming support from people like you across the country, so far government funds…
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…
Keep the pressure on: support workers not big oil executives
Is this the sunset of the oil and gas industry? Photo by Delfino Barboza on Unsplash Let’s keep the pressure on from the comfort of your home/home…
See what our EcoSociety staff are enjoying about home life
Grey days and social isolation can leave us bored with the same old routine and crafts every night. We decided to create a list of our favourite…
Find fresh air & activity with our outdoor scavenger hunt!
Getting outside for some fresh air and exercise helps us physically and mentally, especially in these difficult times. Itching to get outside with…
Nelson Markets Update – COVID-19
Hello everyone, it’s been a surreal couple of weeks for us at the EcoSociety and specifically for me and the markets adapting to this curveball the…
No bailouts for big oil
Tell the federal government ‘No big oil bailouts’ It is time to focus on people and communities and a healthier, safer future. Tell our Prime…
Keep busy at home
We heard that you might be looking for some recommendations for things to watch, read, listen, so we asked our staff to share their top picks for…
An Evening with David Suzuki postponed
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, An Evening with David Suzuki and the related student events planned for May 1 are postponed until a later……
POSTPONED: Showing of David Suzuki’s latest film
POSTPONED: David Suzuki was coming to Trail to speak on May 1, and we were going to show his latest film in anticipation. We hope to find another way…
Upcoming Events
Find an upcoming EcoSociety event in your community and learn how you can get involved.
You’re invited to EcoSociety’s community expert speaker series. Bring your lunch and learn with us.
Want to learn more about mushrooms and mushroom foraging? Robert M. Macrae will talk about the ecology of fungi, fungi in popular cultures, edible and medicinal fungi, and foraging locally for fungi.
Robert M. Macrae has been teaching environmental chemistry and applied microbiology courses at Selkirk College since 1996. He taught at Brandenburg Technical University in Germany during 2016 -17. Previously, he worked as a Quality Control Supervisor for a diversified food company and a Production Manager on commercial mushroom farms. Mr. Macrae has a BSc Agr from the University of Guelph, an MSc from the University of Toronto, and he was a graduate research student at the University of Tokyo. Mr. Macrae’s interest in sustainability led to studies in and advocacy for a humane transition to renewable energy. Over the past two decades, Mr. Macrae has presented talks on mushrooms, Japanese mushroom cultivation, fungi in popular culture, the origins of Santa Claus (which has a surprising connection with fungi), and renewable energy where the connection with fungi is slim. He has led many walks to forage for edible mushrooms and to introduce people to the fascinating world of fungi.
To register for this free webinar and receive a recording click here.
Learn about the medicinal benefits of local herbs, weeds and flowers commonly found in BC gardens and parks.
Garliq will also be covering:
– tinctures, salves, oils, teas
– what herbal medicines are stress relievers
– why it is important to connect to nature through the pandemic
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.
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.