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

Introducing books by 10 Canadian authors who are encouraging children to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.

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.

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.

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

Slugs and snails may not always be welcome in our gardens, but they are fascinating small creatures and well worth a closer look.

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