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

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

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.

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

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

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?

Fernand Saurette, Winnipeg biologist and educator, says mosquito larvae are innocent and worth saving. Are there alternatives to larvicide? What role do mosquitoes play in our ecosystem? Plus, some facts about mosquitoes that may surprise you.