EcoFriendly West

24
Jul
Book Review: Victory Gardens for Bees by Lori Weidenhammer

Book Review: Victory Gardens for Bees by Lori Weidenhammer

“Gardeners everywhere, experienced or not, can take inspiration from the chutzpah of our ancestors and rally to make a difference.” Victory Gardens for Bees provides simple, clear instructions for how each of us can help bees to thrive
4 min read
22
Jul
EcoWest News, July 22, 2025

EcoWest News, July 22, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Mapping polar bear denning habitat; 2) Heavy electric trucks; 3) LNG supply and demand; and 4) ants and sea wolves
2 min read
15
Jul
EcoWest News, July 15, 2025

EcoWest News, July 15, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Contamination at Moose Jaw Canadian Forces Base; 2) Edmonton’s urban forest ambassador program; 3) Preparing for extreme weather; and 4) A bottle return lottery
3 min read
10
Jul
Community Leaders & Books: June 2025

Community Leaders & Books: June 2025

From insects, orchids, and trees to the evolution of bird flight, geology, and grasslands – Community Leaders & Books: June 2025
3 min read
08
Jul
EcoWest News, July 8, 2025

EcoWest News, July 8, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Good news for piping plovers and spotted owls; 2) Restoring wetlands and protecting mudflats; 3) Don’t kill them, feed them; and 4) Plans for Saskatoon’s urban national park
3 min read
01
Jul
EcoWest News, July 1, 2025

EcoWest News, July 1, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Speaking out for Alberta’s parks & Edmonton’s river valley; 2) Becoming a clean energy superpower; 3) Retaining mature urban trees; and 4) Developing BC’s Bee Atlas
3 min read
26
Jun
Toads in Western Canada

Toads in Western Canada

Western Canada's toads: What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they sound like? How do they breed, and how do they defend themselves?
5 min read
24
Jun
EcoWest News, June 24, 2025

EcoWest News, June 24, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Wildfire, logging, and water; 2) Lower-carbon building materials; 3) Reusable take-out containers and appliances; and 4) Protecting insects
3 min read
17
Jun
EcoWest News, June 17, 2025

EcoWest News, June 17, 2025

EcoWest News Highlights: 1) Preventing algal growth on lakes; 2) Protecting the Saskatchewan River Delta; 3) Recognizing the rights of whales; and 4) Tricksters and queens in the kingdom of bees
3 min read
10
Jun
EcoWest News, June 10, 2025

EcoWest News, June 10, 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Too beautiful to tear down; 2) Sustainability in a world designed for speed, savings, and social validation; and 3) Classical music professionals committed to climate action
3 min read