Michael Keefer: The story of a serial entrepreneur in the Kootenays
Michael Keefer, an exemplary entrepreneur, owns three green businesses in the Kootenays
by Virginia RaschEnvironment
Recent Environment articles
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, West Kootenay, Rossland, Environment, Real Estate
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
Part 2: Sustainable Tourism 2030 has been embraced by the Prestige hotels in the Kootenays
Prestige Hotels and Resorts are business leaders with 7 “green” certifications from Sustainable Tourism 2030
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
Part 1: Sustainable Tourism 2030 can benefit all tourism businesses and organizations in Canada
A certification from Sustainable Tourism 2030 is good for people, the planet and profits
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Agriculture, Animal Care, Environment, Small Business
Hire goats for environmentally friendly weed control from Vahana Nature Rehabilitation
A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment
With the onset of hot summer weather, BC Wildfire Service prohibits Category 2 & 3 fires
Effective Friday, July 24, Category 2 & 3 fires will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre region. This does not include campfires or cooking stoves.
by Julie Matchett
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Environment
Here’s a list of Kootenay farmers markets to help with local food security
Here’s a list of all Kootenay farmers markets to help us increase our local food security
by Virginia Rasch and Julie Matchett
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Environment, Health & Wellness
14 benefits of a Pandemic Garden
This year plant a Pandemic Garden to help the dual crises of coronavirus and climate change
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Nelson, Energy, Environment
Celebrate Earth Hour by reading aloud by candlelight
Revive the lost art of reading aloud during Earth Hour—Saturday, March 28th starting at 8:30 p.m.
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment, Financial
Funding available for bee projects
The Bee BC Program has funding available to support bee health throughout the province.
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Rossland, Agriculture, Environment
Macro-success with microgreens on the Happy Hills Farm
The Happy Hills Farm in Rossland is growing super healthy food year-round
by Virginia Rasch