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FWCP: Updating the Columbia Region Action Plan

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...

RDCK CIP/AAP Community Engagement Meetings

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...

Duck Bay Planting Day at Lakeside Park

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...

NAAEE: Inspiring Conservation Webinar

  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),...

The Easter Bunny Comes to Earth Day at Taghum Hall

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...

West Kootenay EcoSociety: Earth Day Event and Parade

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...

Creston Valley Spring Trade Show

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...

Spring Beach Clean-up at Kokanee Creek Provinical Park

  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...

Waterluiton Training for Young Water Professionals in Whistler BC

Whistler BC

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...

Free

KATI: Art Therapy and Environmental Education Symposium

Join Kutenai Art Therapy Institute on May 3rd to 4th at Vallican Whole Community Centre near Winlaw BC!   Through experiential workshops and presentations, this two-day symposium aims to deepen our integration of eco-art therapy, environmental education, and eco-identity for both professional and personal development. This...

$275

Winlaw Water Days Festival

  The annual Winlaw celebration to give thanks and honor our water in the valley and get together to celebrate life. Live music, dance, market, kids activities, and DJs from 2 pm till midnight. Free of charge at Mama Sita's Cafe. There will be an...

Osprey Monitoring Workshop 2019

Join Friends of Kootenay Lake on Saturday, May 11th at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre for our Osprey Monitoring Workshop hosted by Wildlife Biologist Joanne Siderius.   Learn about this iconic West Kootenay species and how you can get involved in helping us gather data...

Free