The Nelson chapter of the Council of Canadians will be hosting an event at the Adventure Hotel on March 22 at 7:00 pm in collaboration with a number of other water-focused groups with the emphasis on education and engagement around protecting our precious resource. March 22nd...
This webinar will introduce entry-level, student-friendly Citizen Science programs for all ages and experiences, including Project FeederWatch, Great Backyard Bird Count, Schoolyard Bird Blitz, Project NestWatch and the Christmas Bird Count for Kids. Liza Barney coordinates the Bird Education program at Bird Studies Canada, facilitating Citizen...
Here is your opportunity to see and identify the birds of the Creston Valley via kayak, bicycle, bus, or on foot. Bird Fest central is at Casey’s Community House this year. On Friday night, Gary Davidson will be presenting his photographs and talking about birds...
Join the Discussion The FWCP is seeking input on draft priority actions from a broad range of perspectives to help update our Columbia Region Action Plans. These action plans guide investments in fish and wildlife projects, and are referenced annually by regional Boards to...
Come support FOKL and learn more about the great projects we have planned! Every year the RDCK hosts community engagement meetings in each electoral district, where community members can hear about the projects that local organizations have applied for through the Community Initiative and...
Come see what FOKLSS has been up to at Duck Bay in Nelson on April 13th from 10 am till 12 pm This Saturday come down to Duck Bay (between Save-On-Foods and the soccer fields) and see we and Gregoire Lamoureux of the Slocan...
Join the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) for the April installment of their monthly webinar series and next edition of the eeINSPIRE webinar series, presented in partnership with the US Forest Service. Featuring Nicole Ardoin(link is external) (Stanford University) and Judy Braus (Executive Director, NAAEE),...
Friends of Kootenay Lake will be at the Taghum Hall on April 21st meeting the Easter Bunny and chatting about Kootenay Lake! Come say hi and spin the water wheel of lake knowledge at this wonderful event! Over 25 local farmers & craft vendors indoors...
Please join the Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative, the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the community of Nelson and others in celebrating this year's International Earth Day theme of "Protect our Species" at Hall St Plaza in Nelson on Monday April 22nd from 2-4pm! 2pm: Speakers, vendors and...
On April 26-27th is the Creston Spring Trade Show. It is touted as the best trade show in the Kootenays, this show brings together businesses and organizations from across the region in a festive, friendly atmosphere. There are tons to see, do and buy. Door...
KOKANEE CREEK BEACH CLEAN-UP AND TRASH TO ART COMPETITION Join Friends of Kootenay Lake at our Spring Beach Clean-up on April 27th from 10:00 am till noon. In celebration of Earth Day, we will again be cleaning up the shore around Kootenay...
Waterlution, a national NGO focused on building young professionals 21st-century skills and creating unique water learning opportunities is coming to Whistler to offer a 2-day training for young professionals/students ages 18-30. The training is focused on Leadership, Facilitation and Cultural Understanding, it will be held May 2nd and...
