EcoFriendly West

09
Aug
EcoWest News, August 9, 2022

EcoWest News, August 9, 2022

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. Creating wildlife habitat on farms doesn't reduce food production. 2. Undetected methane emissions can now be tracked. 3. How and why to create a green roof.
3 min read
04
Aug
Nature Books for Kids by Canadian Authors

Nature Books for Kids by Canadian Authors

Introducing books by 10 Canadian authors who are encouraging children to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
6 min read
02
Aug
EcoWest News, August 2, 2022

EcoWest News, August 2, 2022

From Manitoba's Arctic to urban gardens and Alberta cottage country, news and resources you can use in addressing environmental issues and protecting the wild in your community.
2 min read
28
Jul
They Grow Where No Other Tree Can - Canada's Limber and Whitebark Pine

They Grow Where No Other Tree Can - Canada's Limber and Whitebark Pine

The Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada is a boots-on-the-ground organization focused on recovery and restoration of whitebark and limber pine in the face of possible extinction.
4 min read
26
Jul
EcoWest News, July 26, 2022

EcoWest News, July 26, 2022

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. Farmland in Saskatchewan and Alberta is caught between profit and habitat 2. Urban wildlife - an ecological success story 3. Wetlands can reduce excess nutrients and algae blooms in lakes and rivers
3 min read
21
Jul
Surprising Facts About Slugs and Snails

Surprising Facts About Slugs and Snails

Slugs and snails may not always be welcome in our gardens, but they are fascinating small creatures and well worth a closer look.
4 min read
19
Jul
EcoWest News, July 19, 2022

EcoWest News, July 19, 2022

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. The impact of artificial light at night on trees and animals 2. Mine waste storage facilities and oilsands tailing ponds are a big liability 3. The largest Passive House art gallery in the world
3 min read
12
Jul
EcoWest News, July 12, 2022

EcoWest News, July 12, 2022

From perennial grains and urban meadows to deep-sea mining, swamps, and multi-modal transportation - EcoWest News, July 12
2 min read
07
Jul
Visit Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia

Visit Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia

You’ll leave urban life far behind when you enter Wells Gray Provincial Park in east-central British Columbia. This wilderness park encompasses 5,250 square kilometres with the highest peaks in the Caribou Mountain range, countless lakes, waterfalls, dense forests, and wildlife.
3 min read
05
Jul
EcoWest News, July 5, 2022

EcoWest News, July 5, 2022

In this week’s EcoWest News, we look at how cities are - or are not - addressing climate action, celebrate positive initiatives, and enjoy Western Canada’s natural abundance and underwater beauty.
3 min read