The Farms to Friends Back to School Fundraiser begins today!
Together, we can level the playing field for children in need. It’s that time of year when children are getting geared up to meet their new teachers and classmates, make new friends, and begin learning the new year’s curriculum. Parents are making sure their children are equipped to take on the new school year by buying new clothes, school supplies, lunch, and healthy snacks. For many parents,…
Happy Birthday Farms to Friends!
[video src="https://neighboursunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Happy-Birthday-Farm-to-Friends-1.mp4" /] Farms to Friends is 2 years old! This is a milestone that could not have been possible without the support of volunteers, local farmers and food producers, business sponsors, and supporters like you. With your support we have been able to: Deliver over 4000 bags of fresh, local produce We have supported…
Herbal Remedies with Little Piece of Paradise Farm
On Thursday, July 21 at 7 pm (PT), Farms to Friends will be hosting the second of a series of workshops, Herbal Remedies with Little Piece of Paradise Farm. Join Little Piece of Paradise Farm for a workshop about the medicinal benefits of herbs. The workshop will feature an introduction to herbs, the best practices for growing, harvesting, and processing herbs, and plant preparation methods. We…
Farms to Friends has Reached an Incredible Milestone
It might sound strange, but Farms to Friends feels like our baby that was born in the pandemic and blossomed into this beautiful child we have nourished and loved. That’s why we are thrilled that Farms to Friends has reached an incredible milestone that was only possible thanks to the support of our amazing volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We thank you all for generously donating and selflessly…
EcoSociety’s non-profit of the year award belongs to our team of volunteers
Photo: Our Organizing Director Natasha accepting the award, image provided by Trail Chamber of Commerce The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce has just released its 2020 Business Excellence Awards and here at the West Kootenay EcoSociety, we are honoured to be Non-Profit of the Year. This award belongs to the amazing team of EcoSociety volunteers, who have been working hard all year and…
Message to New NDP Government
The NDP will form a majority government, with Katrine Conroy being re-elected in Kootenay West by a landslide, and Brittny Anderson, NDP has been declared the provisional winner in Nelson-Creston. The West Kootenay EcoSociety congratulates our local elected MLAs and wants to work together on the following priorities. Putting People First in the Energy and Climate Crisis People need clean air to…