EcoFriendly West

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Cutting down on shipping pollution; 2) Crowd management tactics for roadside bear viewing; and 3) Logging practices that protect soil biodiversity and reduce the risk of extreme flooding.

Dead trees support so much life. More than a hundred species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians use snags for nesting, roosting, denning, and feeding.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Winnipeg has a heat problem; 2) Let’s pay more attention to female birds; and 3) Municipal initiatives - economics, natural assets, biodiversity, and bats

We’re celebrating National Moth Week by sharing some little-known facts about an insect we regularly see in our parks and gardens.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Addressing the weather whiplash from drought to torrential rain; 2) A sustainable forestry model;and 3) Renting a bike for your kids instead of buying one

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Farm visits with Regeneration Canada; 2) Addressing the pollution caused by fibreglass boats; 3) Pollinator Cafés; and 4) Water for bees and butterflies

Thanks to Save Our Seine, Winnipeg’s Seine River is being restored to its rightful place at the heart of Winnipeg’s cultural and historic identity. The non-profit organization is demonstrating that you can have a thriving ecosystem in an urban zone where both humans and wildlife can thrive.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Choosing the right heat pump; 2) Establishing a community forest to attract tourists and protect the town from wildfires; and 3) Express your opinion on forever chemicals and a mine in northern SK

From sailing ships and sustainable travel to relocating homes, a wildlife crossing for bighorn sheep, and greener health care - EcoWest News, July 4, 2023

Claire Miller is sharing her love of the outdoors through Wildernook Fresh Air Learning, offering a wide range of nature activities for kids and families in Saskatoon and elsewhere in Saskatchewan.