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 RaschEnvironment
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Green Scene, East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Agriculture, Animal Care, Environment, Small Business
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
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Fernie, Environment, Small Business
Salute to an environmentally sustainable salon in Fernie
Sparrow Hair in Fernie joins forces with Green Circle Salons, a North American-wide recycling and sustainability program that aims to reduce salon waste
by Julie Matchett
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Developments, Environment
Have your say on the Koocanusa Recreation Strategy
Four open houses were recently held to discuss the Koocanusa Recreation Strategy; if you missed them, the deadline for online feedback is December 15
by Julie Matchett
Business Beat, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Environment
Castlegar is committed to energy conservation
The City of Castlegar is dedicated to sustainability and renewable energy generation
by Julie Matchett