City of Nelson takes Farmers’ Market out of EcoSociety’s hands
West Kootenay EcoSociety asked the City of Nelson for support to run the twice weekly farmers’ markets this year and has now been told that the City has unilaterally decided to run the markets on their own. For 17 years, West Kootenay EcoSociety has built up our weekly farmers’ markets in Nelson at Cottonwood Falls Park, expanding the weekly markets to the Downtown Wednesday market, starting…
Crooked Horn Farm shares its love of food
Nelson’s farmers’ markets start June 6 at Cottonwood Park, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the provincial guidelines to run the markets and support our local farmers. These farmers are the people keeping our markets alive this year. The new rules allow only farmers and prepared foods at the market. The markets won’t be a place to linger…
Ravine Creek farm are stewards of the land
Nelson’s farmers’ markets will be starting in June, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the provincial guidelines to run the markets and support our local farmers. These farmers are the people keeping our markets alive this year. The new rules allow only farmers and prepared foods at the market. Unfortunately, the markets won’t be a place to…
Bent Plow Farm facing the challenges of this year head on
Nelson’s farmers’ markets will be starting in June, and this year they will be different. With everyone’s safety our priority, we’re following the provincial guidelines to run the markets and support our local farmers. These farmers are the people keeping our markets alive this year. The new rules allow only farmers and prepared foods at the market. Unfortunately, the markets won’t be a place to…
Mother’s Day Local Gift Box
At the EcoSociety, we wanted to find a way to help local businesses as well as support the power house mothers out there who need to be celebrated. We came up with the perfect locals gift package that will bring a smile to anyone's face. The package includes: No6 Coffee 1lb bag Virtue Tea box Viva Cacao chocolate bars Kootenay Kettle Corn pop corn bag Oso Negro Coffee 1lb bag Order your…
Job Opportunity: Admin Assistant
Rate: $15 ph for 8 weeks Start Date: May 30th Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Remote (working from your home office) Job Description Working with EcoSociety staff and volunteers, the Assistant will work with community members in Trail and the Lower Columbia to engage the greater community to continue promoting regional tourism and supporting environmental protection. Key responsibilities…