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EcoWest News, May 10, 2022

This week's top stories: 1. open source tractors can be repaired & modified 2. small-scale, selective logging as a model in BC 3. RASC-Calgary - rent a telescope, learn about black holes, attend a star party

Western Canada's Urban Forests

Places, people, and events promoting trees and urban forests in Western Canada. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know and we'll add them to the list.

EcoWest News, May 3, 2022

From hydro power, oil refineries, and clothing to butterflies, cougars, and tiger beetles - nature and environmental news from across the West.

Species Diversity: 4 Very Different BC Bats

We tend to talk about bats as if they were all identical in appearance, habitat, and habits. But that’s far from the truth. The Spotted Bat, Hoary Bat, Pallid Bat, and Californian Myotis are very different one from another.

EcoWest News, April 26, 2022

News from across Western Canada and around the world with concrete ideas for protecting nature and ensuring environmental sustainability - EcoWest News, April 26

Orchids of Western Canada

An introduction to Western Canada's native orchids, including where to look for them and a few common varieties.

EcoWest News, April 19, 2022

Where would we be without water, forests, and parks? What can we do to protect them for the future? Could art and diversity be part of the solution?

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