EcoFriendly West
Informing and encouraging initiatives that support Western Canada's natural environment

In Case You Missed It

12
Nov
Community Leaders & Books: October 2026

Community Leaders & Books: October 2026

From mining law reform and green roofs to insect photography and animal communication - Community Leaders & Books, October 2026
4 min read
10
Nov
EcoWest News, November 10, 2026

EcoWest News, November 10, 2026

From electric freight and planes to cottonwoods and hatchery fish - EcoWest News, November 10, 2026
3 min read
03
Nov
EcoWest News, November 3, 2026

EcoWest News, November 3, 2026

From land use and agriculture to ants, rats, and bats - EcoWest News, November 3, 2026
3 min read
29
Oct
Squirrels

Squirrels

Squirrels are a familiar feature in many of our neighbourhoods. But how much do we really know about these small, furry creatures?
5 min read
27
Oct
EcoWest News, October 27, 2026

EcoWest News, October 27, 2026

From local energy initiatives and climate preparedness to rock opera and a ski resort that isn’t reliant on snow: EcoWest News highlights, October 27, 2026
3 min read
20
Oct
EcoWest News, October 20, 2026

EcoWest News, October 20, 2026

From moose, bison, and trees to fracking and fast furniture - EcoWest News, October 20, 2026
3 min read
15
Oct
Community Leaders & Books: September 2026

Community Leaders & Books: September 2026

Mushrooms and crows, dark skies and drone-based workshops – Community Leaders & Books: September 2026
3 min read
13
Oct
EcoWest News, October 13, 2026

EcoWest News, October 13, 2026

Join a global plog-a-thon, eat more oysters, and be inspired by the problem-solving skills of ants, bees, and caterpillars - EcoWest News, October 13, 2026
3 min read
06
Oct
EcoWest News, October 6, 2026

EcoWest News, October 6, 2026

Insects: the little things that run the world, TV reno programs, and a bruin’s well-balanced diet – EcoWest News, October 6, 2026
3 min read
01
Oct
A Resource Guide to Western Canada's Peatlands

A Resource Guide to Western Canada's Peatlands

A resource guide to Western Canada’s peatlands: Canadian & international organizations, reports, books, articles, gardening, locations, and visiting wetland sites
3 min read