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

Unexpected lights dot the night sky, the ocean waves, or the marsh. Here are just a few of the many creatures that light up the dark.

We shared a selection of books for nature-lovers, both children and adults, on Éco dans les Prairies, Radio-Canada. Nous avons partagé une sélection de livres pour les amateurs de la nature, enfants et adultes, sur Éco dans les Prairies, Radio-Canada.

From post-apocalyptic fiction to travel adventures, inspired rabble-rousing, and a raccoon uprising. We hope you find something you want to read on our list of books for kids and adults (with lots of Canadian content).

The natural world is full of amazing, unfamiliar creatures. Here are just a few found in Western Canada.

There are over 800 species of native bees in Canada and over 300 in Alberta, and yet we know so little about them. Megan Evans, President of the Alberta Native Bee Council, says some of our bees are doing fine, but others aren’t. We need to know why so we can address the problems.

This week's top stories in EcoWest News: 1. Fire-killed trees have a second life after they die 2. Connectivity must consider needs during every stage of an animal's life 3. Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley requires direction and enforceable rules