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

In An Immense World, Ed Yong points out that “If you want to live in the Sahara, or at the bottom of the ocean, or on a glacier, you’d better tweak your senses to like it.” A look at how animals cope with a wide range of temperatures.

The emphasis in this week’s edition of EcoWest News is on the steps we can take as individuals to protect the environment - from planning a birthday party to buying a pair of running shoes

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Saskatchewan needs an effective wetlands policy; 2) Municipal conservation initiatives; 3) Protecting the world’s oceans; and 4) Sustainable consumption

Notice Nature Sask, a nature-based program for kids, offers over 300 activities as well as a set of 6 guidebooks developed collaboratively by Notice Nature and EcoFriendly West

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Concerns about mining in Alberta and BC; 2) Keeping an eye on the birds and the bees; and 3) Resources for stargazers, property owners, and fans of butterflies.

In The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi, Keith Seifert says we should be curious about fungi and “embrace their talents for biodegradation, symbiosis, and biochemistry that make them such significant players in the environment.”