Informing and encouraging initiatives that support Western Canada's natural environment

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.