EcoFriendly West

The release of two new children’s books by Saskatchewan authors Elizabeth Bekolay and Miriam Körner is an opportunity to appreciate the rich biodiversity found in Canada’s northern forests.

There is so much we can do at a community level - from energy retrofits to rain gardens and active school travel. Join us as we share ideas from across the West and around the world. Bonus - we're giving away a beautiful book of nature photography!

We talked about outdoor activities and education for kids on the November 10 edition of Éco dans les Prairies, a bi-weekly column for Pour faire un monde, Radio-Canada Saskatchewan.

EcoWest News - Bringing you resources you can use to address community issues - from housing and energy to parks and prairie restoration - along with art and nature's music to delight

For centuries, humans have focussed their efforts on controlling water by redirecting rivers, draining wetlands, and building dams. But we ignored a fundamental principle: water is stronger than any human endeavour – water always wins.

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. Urban wildlife monitoring data to be used to map regional ecological corridors 2. From paved curb bump-outs to green infrastructure 3. Organic waste disposal in your home

Let’s talk about trees in an urban setting / On parle des arbres en milieu urbain en anglais et français – Éco dans les Prairies, le 27 octobre

EcoWest News, October 25, 2022 - information and ideas to help you protect the wild in your community - from low-tech shoreline restoration to regulating solar panel reuse, energy storage, and protecting the Fraser River Estuary

Local initiatives, art & music, prefab buildings, border issues, native bees, and the look & sound of the future - EcoWest News, October 18, 2022

Éco dans les Prairies, le 13 octobre – liens et renseignements sur la réduction des déchets en Saskatchewan; Éco dans les Prairies, October 13 – links and information on waste reduction in Saskatchewan