EcoFriendly West

We’re not quite ready to say farewell to the holidays. Here are some games, a movie, cartoons, photography, and art for a light-hearted approach to some serious topics along with positive news stories that show what can be achieved if we put our minds to it.

We hope you find something you’d enjoy reading on our list of books for kids and adults. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Did you know? Caddisfly larvae follow a pattern when building their tubular cases. Cuttlefish change colour to hide, hunt, and communicate but also when they sleep. Decorator crabs recycle their ornaments.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Call for Prairie climate adaptation project proposals; 2) Salmon replace logging; 3) Benefiting as a Dark Sky Community; and 4) Sustainable farming in Manitoba

Transition Salt Spring is addressing the climate crisis at a local level. Their Climate Action Plan addresses 5 key sectors: forest protection, water security, food security, transportation emissions, and food emissions.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Wildlife & land conservation in Saskatchewan; 2) Identifying the major waste producers; 3) Reducing methane emissions; and 4) Green burials

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Creating buffer zones and wildlife corridors; 2) Harvesting solar power and crops; and 3) Personal initiatives that are making a difference

Introducing goldenrod crab spiders, jumping spiders, six-spotted fishing spiders, wolf spiders, pirate spiders, and money spiders.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Apartment-sized heat pumps; 2) Lake stewardship groups fulfill a vital role; and 3) Micro loans and carbon credits fund energy efficiency

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Alberta mayors discuss providing low-cost, environmentally friendly housing; 2) We can prevent birds and bats from crashing into turbines; and 3) Luxury for all