The Columbia Region Ecological Discussions include speakers addressing a diversity of topics such as science communication, active ecological management, citizen science, research skills and techniques and the influences that our natural environment has on art and culture. For more info click here.
Do you want to have a say in the Kootenay Lake Ferry Improvements? Respond with your feedback by the deadline, March 30th, 2018. Feedback surveys can be found here. More info on the ferry improvements here.
Do you love the Columbia Wetlands, birds, and being outside? If so, participating in the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) may be for you! Migratory bird surveys will be occurring this spring from 8am-11am on each of the three following dates: • Tuesday, April 3rd...
Emails getting you down? Do you get the responses you need from volunteers and board members? Is there a single cloud storage system that works best for volunteers and non-profits? What are the pluses and minuses of online calling systems for non-profits in the Basin?...
The Kettle River Management Plan and Authority, from Idea to Implementation Graham Watt and Roly Russell will present on the process of developing the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan, including stakeholder engagement and involvement. The Kettle River Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Regional...
GET EDUCATED! Information sessions and workshops to support property owners in Taghum, Beasley and Bonnington better address water conservation, risks from wildfire and wildlife conflicts, and support local biodiversity while reducing invasive species. Work with Landscape Designer Chris Holt and other experts to create a...
2018 PIBC Kootenay Rockies Chapter Rural Planning Conference on April 12-13th. This much-anticipated event features a gathering of planners, local government personnel and land development professionals from across the Kootenay-Columbia region and beyond to explore and discuss current issues in community planning and rural development....
Participate in a day of outdoor learning day for culturally relevant, land-based teaching and learn how to indigenize your class plans and classroom. Learn how to use the Medicine Wheel as a template to help ensure that Indigenous Worldview and Perspectives are reflected in all...
Come hear what the members of Columbia Basin Watershed Network are up to, and share your watershed stewardship experiences with others. Group updates and presentations will take place in the morning, followed by a buffet lunch catered by Jimmy's Pub. In the afternoon, the CBWN...
Join the Friends of Kootenay Lake for our Earth Day Weekend Beach Cleanups! Feel good about giving a little love to your lake on Earth Day, we will be combing the beach picking up trash. This is a free, fun event - snacks, refreshments, and...
Together with the Nelson Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative, the EcoSociety is bringing you an Earth Day parade; the opportunity for us to get together as a community and celebrate living green. On Sunday April 22, we are inviting the whole community to participate in a...
A Water Sustainability Fund for BC: Investing in collaborative solutions to advance British Columbia’s freshwater future, our health, our economy and the success of our communities. Join Coree Tull and Megan Peloso from the Canadian Freshwater Alliance to learn more about opportunities for sustainable freshwater...
CBEEN’s Awards of Excellence recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in environmental education in the Canadian Columbia Basin. Nominations close April 30. Nominees must reside within the Columbia Basin region. Recipients will be notified by the end of May, and recognized at the Canadian Environmental Education Conference on October...
The expanding footprint of humans increasingly alters the complex dynamics of wildlife health and disease, which can threaten wildlife populations. An unprecedented rate of emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease has been enabled via transport of organisms, environmental degradation, and by other factors that compromise...
2018 Wetland Workshops Announced 2017 was another great year for the BCWF Wetlands Education Program. 353 people were educated through a workshop and an additional 1576 through outreach at other events. For more information on our 2017 events, read our 2018 Wetlands Update by clicking here. As...
Coyote Mentoring is a powerful nature-based educational model that fosters a deep connection with the natural world. Focusing on play, storytelling and nature crafts, Coyote Mentoring is an amazing way of getting both children and adults to learn…without knowing it. This workshop will give you:...
A long-term volunteer leadership opportunity with Waterlution. Waterlution is seeking 15-20 young leaders (aged 16-30 who live in Canada) to join us (remotely) from May 2018-March 2019 to support our new program the Great Canoe Journey program and the Great Waters Challenge program (return to British Columbia by popular...
