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01
Dec
Book Review: The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson

Book Review: The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson

Seeds feed and clothe us. They're everywhere, and we are utterly dependent upon them. In The Triumph of Seeds, Thor Hanson explores seeds' tremendous capacity to travel through space and time and to be completely irresistible while still maintaining strong personal defences.
4 min read
29
Nov
EcoWest News, November 29, 2022

EcoWest News, November 29, 2022

Problems but also solutions as we seek out the most relevant articles on nature and environment across Western Canada - EcoWest News, Nov. 29
2 min read
22
Nov
EcoWest News, November 22, 2022

EcoWest News, November 22, 2022

EcoWest News, November 22 - news and resources for protecting the wild in communities across Western Canada
2 min read
18
Nov
Books for Children: Forest Magic & Wise Lessons from Forest Dwellers

Books for Children: Forest Magic & Wise Lessons from Forest Dwellers

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.
3 min read
15
Nov
EcoWest News, November 15, 2022

EcoWest News, November 15, 2022

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!
3 min read
11
Nov
Les Activités en Plein Air / Outdoor Activities for Kids : Éco dans les Prairies

Les Activités en Plein Air / Outdoor Activities for Kids : Éco dans les Prairies

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.
1 min read
08
Nov
EcoWest News, November 8, 2022

EcoWest News, November 8, 2022

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
2 min read
03
Nov
Book Review: Water Always Wins by Erica Gies

Book Review: Water Always Wins by Erica Gies

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.
4 min read
01
Nov
EcoWest News, November 1, 2022

EcoWest News, November 1, 2022

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
2 min read
28
Oct
The Role of Trees in an Urban Setting / Le Rôle des Arbres en Milieu Urbain: Éco dans les Prairies

The Role of Trees in an Urban Setting / Le Rôle des Arbres en Milieu Urbain: Éco dans les Prairies

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
2 min read