The West Kootenay EcoSociety is committed to working with communities to protect the natural environment while building a just and sustainable post-carbon world.

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Nelson Downtown Local Market opens June 16th on Baker Street



Wednesdays, June 16th - September 15th, 9:30am to 3:00pm.
400 block of Baker Street. This market offers a majority of regionally grown foods and hand crafted goods.

Read more about it by downloading our press release.

Job Posting: Trail Surveyor

Term: short term contract, 4 days, 2-3 days on site, 1-2 days reporting
Rate of Pay: $600, 150/day

The West Kootenay EcoSociety is a community based environmental non-profit organization with a focus on transitioning to a locally and regionally sustainable post-carbon society. We are planning a trail restoration project for the Lasca Creek Trail, located in the West Arm Wilderness Park. We are seeking a person to complete a thorough assessment of the trail. The assessment will map what work the trail requires to be restored.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with previous trail layout and trail building experience, and practical knowledge of resource management. The candidate will need to produce a report within the four day period that will be used to guide phase two and three of the project. Phase two will see community volunteer participation in restoring the easier parts of the trail with non-mechanized hand tools in the summer/fall of 2010. Phase three, if necessary, will be dedicated to restoring the rest of the trail with workers trained in the use of power tools in the fall of 2010 or the summer of 2011.

Responsibilities:
- 2-3 day backpacking trip into Lasca Creek Trail. The trail is 12-13 km. The hike to the trailhead is an additional 4-5 km.
- Conduct thorough trail assessment and prepare and submit detailed trail map and report based on assessment to be used for phase two and phase three.
- Determine human resources and materials needed to accomplish phases two and three of trail project.
Qualifications:
- Previous trail layout and trail building experience.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and manage own workload without close supervision.
- Resource management background with working knowledge of erosion and proper drainage values.
- Good navigation skills using a GPS (provided) and ability to work in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements for an extended period of time.
- Report writing and mapping skills.
- Valid drivers license.
- First Aid certification an asset.

To apply for this position e-mail your C.V. and cover letter to hillary@ecosociety.ca by June 21 2010

Become a Member of the EcoSociety or renew your membership for 2010.

Your generous support is what enables us to continue our great work. Memberships cost $40 for an individual, $60 for a family or organization, and $25 for fixed income/students. Payments can be dropped off, mailed in or completed online. Download our Membership Form.

Types of Membership

Individual Membership $40.00 Family Membership $60.00 Organization Membership $60.00 Fixed Income/Students $25.00

Membership Benefits:

We will keep you up to date with the latest environmental news and events in the West Kootenay Region via email updates, and we will send out action alerts when there are critical issues that you can take important action on. We’ll send you our newsletter twice a year. As a member you will also be invited to our annual general board meeting, receive discounted entry into EcoSociety events, and receive discounts at local businesses.

We thank Gaia Rising, Ellison’s, Otter Books, Still Eagle, Georama, Back in Motion, and Shanti Yoga for their support.

Gaia Rising – 10 % off store merchandise with presentation of membership card
Ellison’s Market and Cafe – 10% discount off produce and fresh meat with presentation of membership card. (Not valid with other promotions)
Otter Books – 5% off on all book purchases with presentation of membership card
Still Eagle – No tax (12% off) on one regular priced item per visit
Georama – 10% discount on all perennial plants
Paul Gaucher R.TCM. P, Back in Motion – $25 off first acupuncture treatment
Shanti Yoga – One Free Yoga Class. Two dollars off each drop-in class for the year. Only valid with presentation of membership card.

Cottonwood Outdoor Market Now Open!
Saturdays from 9:30am – 3:00pm.
Come down and be part of opening day at the Cottonwood market. Located at the foot of Baker Street you will find this legendary Market featuring live music, regional produce, eggs, cheeses, great savory and sweet foods, all kinds of unique products, live music and fun!

Reo's Green Partnership with EcoSociety
Paul Osak of Reo’s has established an ‘EcoSociety Recommended’ video section in his store. The new section will house films consistent with the EcoSociety’s mandate of awareness-raising around issues of conservation, climate change, peak oil, re-localization and transitioning to a post-carbon world.

The EcoSociety celebrates Paul’s interest in ‘green’ and his willingness to set space aside in his business to raise awareness in our community. Please support this important initiative, and ask for the new ‘EcoSociety Recommended’ section when you visit Reo’s. Feedback to the EcoSociety and recommendations for additions to the section are always welcome.