NeWs & Action Alerts

Relocation of the farmer’s market: have your voice heard

West Kootenay residents want local food. West Kootenay farmers want secure markets for their products. The West Kootenay EcoSociety hopes to address the needs of both groups by creating a vibrant new farmer-focused market in Nelson. We are currently seeking input from farmers and consumers. Please take a minute to complete our online survey.

For the general survey, click here. For the farmer survey, click here.



Lesley Anderton: An Antarctic Journey
Wednesday Nov 18th at 7pm
Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus - Rm SEN-113

Journey with retired geology instructor, Lesley Anderton, from Tierra del Fuego to the Falklands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. View the magnificent scenery and amazing wildlife. Learn about the history of the region and present threats to the ecosystem.

Admission by donation. Funds to support the West Kootenay Ecosociety!


9th ANNUAL NELSON GARDEN FESTIVAL

MOTHER’S DAY
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10 am to 3 pm

Download registration form here.

EcoSociety has Moved

We grew out of our old office space and now have a fabulous new space at #206 – 507 Baker St. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming office warming party!

New EcoSociety Office Hours

As of October 26th, the EcoSociety office will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

EcoSociety Hires New Executive Director

There is a new face at the EcoSociety office. Hillary Vipond is our new Executive Director. Moving from Victoria, Hilary and brings an extensive knowledge of environmental and social justice issues and a passion for working to create a better world.

We hope you will join us in welcoming Hillary to the EcoSociety and our region.

Kootenay Grain CSA

CSA shares still available! Get your share today.
For information visit www.kootenaygraincsa.ca.

Update: Kootenay Grain 2009 Harvest Begins
Crops are coming off the fields and early indications are that it’s going to be a very successful harvest. CSA farmers Roy and Sherry Lawrence have combined their lentil and winter wheat crops; their spelt lies drying in the field.

To read the entire update click here.

EcoSociety’s Market Fest Voted #1

Break out the champagne! West Kootenay EcoSociety’s Market Fest was voted best festival of 2009 by Nelson Daily News readers.

A warm thanks to everyone who voted for Market Fest!

For other announcements and upcoming events, visit our Events Page.

About the EcoSociety

Our Vision
We seek to actualize a local and regionally sustainable post-carbon society. Our lives are respectful, joyful, and interdependent. We preserve biodiversity, air, soil, and water quality.

Our Mission
We strive to catalyze government and communities through leadership, collaboration and education to transition to a locally and regionally sustainable post-carbon society, protecting biodiversity, air, soil and water.

Be a Member of the West Kootenay EcoSociety.
Visit our Membership page.

Nelson Outdoor Market & Market Fest information and Vendor Applications available at our Markets Page.