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Virtual Gathering – March Member Virtual Mix & Mingle

Hosted by CBEEN Description Copied from CBEEN page "Join educators from across the Columbia basin and beyond in this informal virtual gathering. We will break out into smaller groups, and give you a chance to chat with fellow educators with some fun conversation starters. And,...

Virtual Municipal By-Election All-Candidates Forum

Nelson at its Best and Nelson Public Library are presenting a virtual municipal by-election All-Candidates Forum on Thursday March 11 6:30-8:00pm. The event will give the three candidates the opportunity to hear community concerns and priorities around key social issues in Nelson. The event will...

Kokanee Creek Park Beach Clean-up 2021

Friends of Kootenay Lake is facilitating a beach cleanup at Kokanee Creek Park on March 26th and 27th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to remove garbage and polystyrene (Styrofoam) from the shoreline.   Join us for a spring clean-up at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park!...

April Clean-up of Kootenay Lake’s East Shore

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) in partnership with Trails for Creston Valley Society (TCVS) and the East Shore Freshwater Habitat Society (ESFHS) will be facilitating a garbage cleanup initiative along the east shore of Kootenay Lake between Riondel and Wynndel throughout the month...

RDCK Kootenay Lake Riparian Areas Workshops

The RDCK is currently reviewing the Environmental Development Permit Areas around Kootenay Lake. In support of this project, they are hosting online workshops to talk about Riparian Areas around Kootenay Lake and hear about the things that matter most to residents about Kootenay Lake.  ...

Virtual Gathering – EEPSA Local Chapter Virtual Spring Gathering

Hosted by CBEEN & EEPSA   Description Copied from CBEEN page "Come together with local chapters from across the province to learn, share and connect at this virtual spring gathering! While not in the the usual spectacular setting of in the Rockies, we are excited...

2021 Osprey Nest Monitoring Workshop

Cover photo courtesy of Mara Mannaerts This year's Osprey Nest Monitoring Workshop will be held virtually over Zoom on May 16th, 2021 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.   We are excited to see the osprey returning home this month, and are even more excited to help train...

FOKLSS 2021 AGM

Online

Join Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society for our annual AGM! Register here!   Details Date: Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 Time: 7-8pm PST Where: Zoom - A link will be sent to those who register at a later date   Do you write poetry? We...

Free

Harrop Wetland Community Outreach Meeting

Details On June 22nd from 10am to 12pm, we will be hosting an online community meeting over Zoom led by Wildlife Biologist & Wetland Ecologist Thomas Biebighauser to discuss the progress of our Harrop Wetland Monitoring Project, and what we are hoping to do moving...

Amphibian Calls Workshop with Kat McGlynn

Join the team at Friends of Kootenay Lake and Wildlife Technician Kat McGlynn for a crash course on how to identify amphibian calls.   This 1-hour virtual workshop will cover all the basics on how and when to monitor for amphibian calls around Kootenay Lake....

September 17th Beach Cleanup Near Lakeside Park

  Join us on Friday September 17 for a cleanup of the shoreline near the Chahko Mika mall and Lakeside Park from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Beach cleanups are a great way to connect with awesome people in the community while contributing to a healthier Kootenay Lake....