Welcome to the Columbia Basin Community Organizations Directory!
This directory lists over 125 organizations that provide environmental education opportunities for all ages in the Columbia Basin. Please use the buttons below to refine your search. You can save or print your list using the download button at the bottom of the list. Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive, and we will continue to update it, so if you see any organizations that aren’t on the list, or information that needs to be updated, please contact info@cbeen.org.
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Arrow Lakes Environment Stewardship Society
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To work collaboratively with the community and all stakeholders to monitor and enhance our environment Read More
Box Lake model:
Physical model of the Box Lake wetland
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Field Trips:
work with True North Forestry and school.
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Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundary Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
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Perfect for: Youth
To raise awareness and educate youth in decisions making about backcountry travel and avalanche safety by providing age appropriate courses in the West Kootenay region. Read More
Avalanche Canada
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, AdultsTo minimize public risk in avalanche terrain by providing leadership, development, communication, coordination and delivery of public avalanche safety education, warnings, products, and services. Read More
Avalanche Canada's Youth Programs:
Age-appropriate avalanche and snow safety presentations
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Backcountry Avalanche Workshops:
Pre-season primers for backcountry safety
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Avalanche Awareness Days:
Community-led events that focus on local backcountry safety
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BC Interior Forestry Museum & Discovery Centre
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To record, preserve, restore and display artifacts and collections of historical, archaeological, artistic, educational, and scientific material as it pertains to the forestry industry in the interior of the province of BC, the museum operates as a non-profit society and encourages historical research to stimulate public interest in the history of forestry. Read More
Youth Forestry Engagement Program:
Grades4-6 Grades 8-12
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BC Parks – Kootenay Section
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To protect representative and special natural places within the province's Protected Areas System for world-class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study. Read More
Boundary Naturalists
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| Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies |
Perfect for: Adults
To work to preserve and promote this special place. Read More
Castlegar & District Wildlife Association
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. Read More
Work and Learn:
Hands on activities for students including trail building, planting, nature investigations, outdoor skills.
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Wild Kidz camp:
week-long outdoor skills day camp
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Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesOur Mission
To protect ecosystems and communities by preventing and reducing the harmful impacts of invasive species. Read More
Various Teaching Resources:
Many resources available that fit well into the BC Curriculum to help youth be aware of invasive species and their impact on biodiversity.
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Youth Pulling Together Program-Field Trips and guest speakers:
CKISS offers FREE field trips to interested schools and classes. Students uses hand tools to remove an invasive plant infestation in their community.
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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesProviding cultural support and counseling services to people in the West Kootenay and Boundary region. Read More
Clear Sky Meditation and Study Centre
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To ensure sustainability in all four of our bottom lines - financial, social, spiritual and environmental. The environment features strongly in Clear Sky's approach. Read More
College of the Rockies (COTR)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
To transform lives and enrich communities through the power of education in order to create and deliver the most personal student experience in Canada. Read More
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Post-secondary, AdultsEncouraging environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting educators. Read More
Wild Voices for Kids:
Wild Voices for Kids is a curriculum-linked environmental education program engaging local experts in the education of K-12 students on the land, history and culture of the Columbia Basin region.
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Workshops & Events:
CBEEN offers a variety of professional development workshops, webinars, events and conferences to support educators in developing their knowledge and skills.
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Resources:
We offer a wide range of resources for educators of all types.
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Columbia Basin Local Chapters of the Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, AdultsEEPSA Local Chapters are teacher-driven organizations that help local teachers come together to collaborate, network and engage in professional development.
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Columbia Basin Trust (CBT)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, AdultsTo support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations. Read More
Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: AdultsTo support a water stewardship ethic by sharing knowledge, building skills and facilitating community action in order for communities across the Columbia Basin to be actively engaged in conserving and managing healthy, functioning watersheds. Read More
Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, FamiliesThe Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) mission is to act as stewards in preserving the ecological health of Columbia Lake. Our vision is that by conducting water quality measurements, recording data, and circulating information and reports, we will engage others in our mission to preserve Columbia Lake’s pristine water and natural environment. Read More
Columbia Lake Watershed Education Tour:
Learn about the hydrological cycle, stewardship of the watershed and various water users and their impact on the watershed.
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Columbia Lake Tours:
Learn about respecting sensitive shorelines, waterfowl and plants.
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Canal Flats Displays at boar launch:
Reinforce clean,drain,dry, discuss sensitive shorelines and speed limits in WMA
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Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMI)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
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Perfect for: AdultsTo improve ecological management by increasing and sharing knowledge about the ecosystems of the Columbia Mountains and nearby regions. Read More
Columbia Outdoor School
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Post-secondary, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo educate youth and adults to broaden perspectives, develop science literacy and foster appreciation for engaged citizenship. We accomplish this mission through fun, meaningful and collaborative learning experiences in the natural environment that incorporate biased balanced scientific inquiry, leadership development, civic engagement and academic rigor. Read More
Winter Progams:
Spring Break Camps & Winter Outdoor Youth Leadership
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Summer Programs:
Summer Camps & Teen Programs
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Restore Joseph Creek Project:
A collaboration of community partners involved in the Joseph Creek management framework.
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Columbia River Basin Biodiversity Atlas
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To positively influence decision making through education and awareness regarding native biodiversity in the Columbia Basin by providing high-quality, relevant integrated geospatial information that is comprehensive and easy to access. Read More
Columbia River Paddle
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To offer a unique way to discover the Columbia Wetlands, one of the World's largest Living Treasures, as well as the lakes and rivers in the Columbia Valley,
The Columbia Wetlands are the longest protected intact wetlands in North America and home to over 300 species of fish and other wildlife. We will teach you about the history and ecology of the area. Read More
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD6, SD19 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo develop a collaborative and coordinated approach to invasive species prevention, reduction and management in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. CSISS in partnership with the Invasive Species Council of BC can provide educational resources and activities that fit well in the prescribed BC Learning Objectives. Read More
Teacher/Educator Training on How to Teach about Invasives:
CSISS now offers Pro-D Day Teacher Training. Find out what invasive species are threatening your local biodiversity, what you can do to help, and learn how to link invasive species to your classroom a
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Invasive Species Field Trips / Weed Pulls:
Organize a weed pull or restoration event with your class to take action and protect our native biodiversity. Invasive species and native biodiversity are important themes tied to the BC curriculum. T
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Invasive Species Workshops / Presentations:
Attend or organize a workshop/presentation by CSISS on invasive species. Topics vary annually and are generally available between April - October. Examples: Restoration and Invasives, Forestry and Inv
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Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners (CWSP)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To steward, manage and protect the globally significant Columbia Wetland system. Read More
Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To gather important scientific data, and enhance and preserve the biodiversity and important habitat of the Wetlands through increased awareness of its ecological significance. Read More
Cranbrook Community Forest Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To provide opportunities for a range of non-motorized recreational experiences in a semi-primitive setting in addition to forest education and interpretation opportunities to learn about local ecosystems and forest practices. Read More
Cranbrook Food Action Committee (CFAC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To be involved and well-informed on the value and need of a healthy, sustainable, local food supply that is respectfully accessible, safe, healthy and available to all. Read More
Creston Community Forest
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
A small forest management company operating within over 18, 000 hectares of land surrounding the Creston Valley providing educational opportunities to the community. Read More
Creston Valley Bird Festival
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To celebrate the birds, art and agriculture of the Creston Valley. Read More
Creston Valley Bird Fest:
field trips, school programs, guest speakers
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Creston Valley Food Action Coalition (CVFAC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults, FamiliesTo create awareness of how we can better feed ourselves using local resources in a sustainable, healthy, secure and environmentally sound way. Read More
Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To enjoy and nurture the fish and wildlife resources in our beautiful valley and promote proper management and responsible use of these resources, now and for future generations. Read More
Duhamel Water Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To provide solutions to a growing mutual need for communities and companies to work together in a meaningful way to improve watershed planning, development, maintenance, conservation and risk mitigation to ensure long-term sustainable watershed management. Read More
East Kootenay Integrated Lake Partnership (EKILP)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
Tto develop integrated, collaborative approaches to lake management, in order to address the current and future activities in the watershed in ways that sustain the ecological health, social and economic values of lakes in the East Kootenay. Read More
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, FamiliesTo mitigate the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of invasive species in order to achieve an East Kootenay free of invasive species. Read More
Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To strive for the protection and assist, in cooperation with ministries of wildlife, fisheries and conservation, in the remediation of all rivers, creeks, streams and lakes on the Eastshore that is a tributary to the Kootenay Lake. Read More
Elk River Alliance
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo connect people to the Elk River ensuring it is drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations. Read More
Elkford Rod and Gun Club
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. Read More
Fernie Nature Club
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To hike and explore nature and participate in activities which will improve and enhance some of the natural situations in and around our community. Read More
Fernie Rod & Gun Club
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To enhance and maintain an environment in which populations of wildlife can thrive, and to preserve and promote the sports of shooting, archery, hunting, and fishing, and enhancement of wildlife habitat. Read More
Fields Forward
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults, FamiliesTo envision a vibrant productive local agri-food system that builds genuine community wealth by supporting and sustaining the community’s environmental, indigenous, social, cultural, economic and aesthetic values. Read More
Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo fund projects that help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds that have been impacted by BC Hydro dams. Read More
Flexpeditions
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
To connect outside through knowledge and adventure. Read More
Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous Medicines
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesAt the Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous medicines we are dedicated to offering teachings and services that enhance all people’s connection to nature, their creators and each other. We want the world to be beautiful, vibrant and healthy for many generations to come, and we want to co-create that beautiful world with you! We believe that to achieve that goal we have to share the deeply wise teachings that our ancestors acquired and bridge them with the incredible technologies and innovation that our modern world has to offer.
We offer programs that educate children, youth and adults in earth honouring traditional indigenous teachings from the four nations of humanity. From fun and creative child and youth programs to deeply trans-formative adult education and personal healing we offer our gifts to you all. Read More
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS)
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo improve the health and stewardship of Kootenay Lake through monitoring, habitat restoration, capacity building and the empowerment of local communities and stakeholders in order to sustain a healthy Kootenay Lake for future generations. Read More
Osprey Nest Monitoring:
Engaging Basin residents who become citizen scientists by observing breeding ospreys around Kootenay lake to help us gather information on their health and behaviour.
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Shoreline Cleanups:
Keeping the shorelines clean around Kootenay Lake for the benefit of fish, wildlife and human use. We usually do 1-2 cleanups a year. Please contact us if you would like to organize one with your grou
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Lake Education:
Educational presentations to community group, schools, daycares and other school-aged groups involving fun, educational games and activities.
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Friends of Kootenay National Park
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources |
Perfect for: Children, Adults, Families
To protect, appreciate, educate and understand the cultural and natural history of Kootenay National Park and its surrounding ecosystem, the Columbia River Valley. Read More
Friends of the Lardeau River
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To help protect and care for the Lardeau River corridor. Read More
Friends of the Rossland Range
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD20 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To increase public awareness of the importance of natural values, including recreational, scenic and environmental values, to the people and communities touched by the Rossland Range. Read More
Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
Works in co-operation with BC Parks to enhance the "park experience" for visitors to parks in the West Kootenay Region. Supplements the Parks' Interpretation and Visitor Services Programs promote educational opportunities. Facilitates promotions, public programs, school programs and special events. Read More
Golden & District Rod & Gun Club
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To foster the propagation and conservation of the fish and wildlife of British Columbia and the control and protection of British Columbia's ecology. Read More
Groundswell Network Society (GNS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo promote community sustainability through education and by the advancement of innovative projects that result in health for people, the environment and the economy. Read More
Plants, People, Place at Groundswell Community Greenhouse:
Grades 4-9
Students visiting Groundswell Community Greenhouse will dive head and hands first into the world of small-scale urban agriculture.
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Harrop-Procter Community Forest
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults
A community-owned forest that provides clean drinking water for residents and employment for local loggers and millworkers. Read More
Institute for the Development in Education, Arts & Leisure (IDEAL)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To promote a new educational system based on the principles of education through experience in keeping with human and ecological values. Read More
Invasive Species Council of BC
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Perfect for: K-12 StudentsThe Invasive Species Council of BC works together with concerned stakeholders to reduce the spread and impact of invasive species in BC. Engaging people of all ages is key to protecting BC's amazing biodiversity by preventing the spread of invasive species.
ISCBC’s education resources support educators and students in environmental learning, outdoor field experiences and conservation in their communities. Invasive species, unlike many large-scale environmental issues, are something that youth can actually do something about, in a hands-on, experiential way! Read More
Educational Resources for K-12:
A range of activities to engage your students, help them investigate invasive species and their impacts and take action to prevent their spread. The activities align with the BC curriculum.
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Kaslo & District Community Forest Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To contribute to the sustainability of the community and its resources. Read More
Kaslo Community Services Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To develop and provide services and programs which contribute to a thriving community and enhance the quality of life for North Kootenay Lake residents. This includes the Kaslo Food Security Project and Kaslo Food Hub.
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Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To encourage a love of nature and educate about West Kootenay ecosystems and the value of environmental preservation.
Come out to the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre, and take part in the exciting programs offered throughout the week. Read More
Kootenai River Network
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To foster partnerships with private and public interests dedicated to the protection, utilization, restoration, and education of water resources in the Kootenai River watershed. Read More
Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To raise awareness about bats in southeastern BC and work with local residents who have bats in buildings. Read More
Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: AdultsTo coordinate and facilitate conservation efforts on private land, and generate the support and resources needed to maintain this effort. Read More
Stewardship Toolkit:
Full Service on line directory for land owners and managers in the Kootenay Region
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Kootenay Food
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesWe are a community-based cooperative working to build a healthy and resilient region through collaboration, education, media and net-positive initiatives. Read More
Fermenting Vegetables 101:
We will teach your class the traditional art of fermentation using salt, herbs and brines with our Kootenay Food Mobile Kitchen Classroom Equipment. Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting!
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In-School Workbees:
We will visit your class, or school, and deliver fun, hands-on, Food Safe programming. Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting.
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Kootenay National Park (KNP)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To protect the habitats, wildlife and ecosystem diversity representative of - and sometime unique to - the natural regions. Read More
Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To promote knowledge, appreciation, conservation and restoration of West Kootenay native plants and natural habitats through education, research, and on-the-ground activities. Read More
Camas Discovery Day:
Discover the wonders of camas, an ecologically and culturally important species.
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Blossoms and Bees:
Explore the connections between native plants and native bees; learn about how to enhance habitat for both
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Kootenay Permaculture Institute
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults
To develop more research and education in Permaculture and ecological living in British Columbia and across Canada. Read More
Kootenay Trout Hatchery
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To enhance and conserve of BC's freshwater fish resources for the benefit of the public by delivering the provincial fish stocking program to support sport fishing, offering a range of conservation services to protect wild fish, and promoting the importance of sport fishing and fish conservation to the public. Read More
Kootenay Worm Composting (KWC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD19 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To lead the way in indoor, wildlife and earth friendly composting so that we and all upcoming generations can achieve self-sustainability while reducing our carbon footprint. Read More
Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education (KBEE) Initiative
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, AdultsThe vision of the KBEE to better support students’ understanding of their local environment and empowering thoughtful action, through learning that is outdoor, experiential, place-based and place-conscious. Read More
Take Me Outside for Learning School Year Challenge:
Commit to taking your learning outside at least one day/week and receive a free outdoor learning toque and be entered to win the grand prize of a complimentary 2-night overnight trip for your class at the Columbia Outdoor School’s Blue Lake Camp!
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Place-based Learning Inspiration Handbook:
A compendium of curricular-based ideas and resources for outdoor learning.
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Place-based Learning Videos:
Inspiring videos for taking your learning outside!
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Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Post-secondary, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo provide environmental education and awareness programs and activities at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (a 17,000 acre internationally recognized wetland habitat). Programs include curriculum based school programs, guided excursions (canoe and walking tours), stewardship, summer camps and special events. Discovery Centre is open seasonally (May-October) with educational displays and information, hands-on activities, onsite
Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo showcase Ktunaxa arts, culture and heritage. On display are historic photographs, scale models of traditional tipis, the sturgeon-nosed canoe and many other artifacts. Read More
School Programs:
To showcase Ktunaxa arts, culture and heritage. On display are historic photographs, scale models of traditional tipis, the sturgeon-nosed canoe and many other artifacts.
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Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To have an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere that is protected with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife values, and economic prosperity in the region. Read More
Watersheds 101:
We will go over: What is a watershed, The water cycle, Watershed processes, and Stewarding your watershed
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Lake and Stream Water Quality:
We will go over: Overview of Lake Windermere’s water monitoring program, Current & past water quality results, Future impacts, and How you can help steward your waters
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Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo preserve our natural environment and promote outdoor recreation activities.
Guiding Principle: Let us not destroy what we have not the power to replace. Read More
Youth Workshops:
A variety of FREE programs and events are available to encourage Columbia Valley children and teens to pursue outdoor activities.
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Habitat Restoration:
various club projects
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Living Lakes Canada and the Columbia Basin Water Hub
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
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| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, AdultsMission: To maintain a national network to protect, restore and rehabilitate the health of lakes, wetlands, rivers, other water bodies, and watersheds in Canada. LLC facilitates collaboration in education, monitoring, restoration and policy development initiatives for the long-term protection of Canada’s water bodies in this era of climate change crisis.
The Columbia Basin Water Hub is a project facilitated by Living Lakes Canada. It is a central repository where decision makers, researchers, students, professionals and the public can access a wide variety of data and information about water in the Columbia Basin. Reports covering a wide range of topics including water quality, habitat, groundwater and geology can be found on the Water Hub, which are great resources for students. Access the Columbia Basin Water Hub here.
The Water Hub team is available to provide demonstrations to teachers and students on how to use the Water Hub. This can include how to use the searchable map to access water data for specific regions and how to conduct some basic analysis. If school groups or other learners have collected water-related information such as photos, site descriptions, cultural values, water quality test results, the Water Hub team is keen to help upload this data so it can be easily shared.
Read MoreMainstreams Environmental Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo educate and heighten awareness on water related issues and solutions relying upon the use of sound science. Read More
Stream Trailer:
Mainstreams owns a Stream Trailer for teaching stream dynamics and the importance of riparian vegetation.
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Climate Change Adaptation 1.0 - Strategies for the Kootenays :
Climate Change Adaptation in the Columbia Basin is positive and solutions based (not doom-and-gloom).
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Climate Change Adaptation 2.0 - Living with Wildfire:
How can vulnerable communities protect themselves from wildfires?
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Macroinvertebrate Ecology:
A series of classroom programs for elementary school where students discover through exploration, different strategies various macro invertebrates use to eat and live.
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Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks (MRGNP)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To protect the habitats, wildlife and ecosystem diversity representative of - and sometime unique to - the natural regions. Read More
Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD10 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To provide social, environmental, and economic benefit to the local community by sustainable management of a forest land base Read More
Nakusp Rod & Gun Club (NRGC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD10 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To represent the interests of all outdoorsmen in the Province of BC, while maintaining and preserving our rights to hunt and fish in the Province. Help promote the wise use of our natural resources within the boundaries of the Provincial Hunting and Fishing Regulations. Read More
Nature Conservancy of Canada Rocky Mountain Region (NCC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To lead, innovate and use creativity in the conservation of Canada's natural heritage; and to secure important natural areas through their purchase, donation or other mechanisms, and then manages these properties for the long term. Read More
NatureKids BC: Nelson
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Children, FamiliesWe are a nature exploration organization for children and their families. We help children get outdoors to explore, play, learn about and take action for nature by running an award-winning province-wide network of volunteer-led nature clubs for children ages 5-12 and their families. Read More
Explorer Days:
Kids 5-12 and their families
Monthly outdoor nature exploration activities.
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Nelson Food Cupboard
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults, FamiliesTo share healthy food and skill building opportunities to improve well-being. Read More
Nelson Rod & Gun Club
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To promote conservation of the wildlife, scenic and outdoor recreational resources and the land and water base on which they depend. Read More
Nipika Mountain Resort (NMR)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, FamiliesTo help people enjoy the spectacular setting using self-propelled activities, while utilizing clean energy sources. Read More
Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC)
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| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
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Perfect for: Adults
To prevent further damage to the ecosystems of northwest and central BC from invasive alien plants and begin to rehabilitate ecosystems that have been degraded by invasive alien plants. Read More
Open Mountains Project Society (OMPS)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
Open Mountains Project Society exists primarily to support the resilience and leadership of youth, young adult, and other vulnerable populations in Revelstoke, British Columbia and to provide barrier-free access to the mountain environment and to the empowering experiences available in those environments. Read More
Mountain Youth Summer Camp:
6 days of mountain-based activities that engage youth in their natural mountain environments through canoeing, rockclimbing, mountain biking, hiking, and alpine camping.
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Outdoor Connections
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, FamiliesTo provide affordable opportunities for children to connect to themselves, each other and the natural world. Read More
Forest School:
outdoor play-based program that is child-led, experiental and nature based
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Parachutes for the Planet
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, YouthParachutes for the Planet is a youth inspired collective international art project illustrating concern for climate change. The project encourages classrooms to think about local and global issues as they design and create a group parachute and gives students an opportunity to display their message locally, nationally, and internationally.
For more information, see the attached information sheet: Parachutes for the Planet-Information for Teachers (.pdf) Read More
Quantum Leaps Lodge
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To welcome people and families on our land who are seeking a place of Retreat for peace, reflection, quiet, and rejuvenation, as well as a beautiful way to be together to connect with Nature and with each other. Read More
RAP Park Contracting operating Kootenay SW Parks
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo operate beautiful BC Parks in the West Kootenays while working to maintain a balance between conservation and recreation. We also oversee the operation of the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre Society Read More
Kokanee Creek Nature Centre Society:
Offering quality environmental programs daily through the Nature Centre
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Revelstoke Bear Aware Society
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To reduce human / bear conflict through education, cooperation and active management initiatives in the community of Revelstoke and surrounding area. Read More
Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild Society
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Resources |
Perfect for: Adults
To conserve and recover mountain caribou in the Revelstoke area through implementation of a maternity penning project Read More
Revelstoke Local Food Initiative (LFI)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo cultivate a vibrant, resilient local food system through education, facilitation and advocacy; and empower the community to enhance local food production and utilization. Read More
Garden Guru:
Community Workshops focusing on gardening, harvesting and processing
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Community Gardens:
A communal space to grow, learn from others, and get empowered to cultivate your own food.
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Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club (RRGC)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
Dedicated to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Read More
Rocky Mountain Naturalists (RM Nats)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To foster an awareness, appreciation and understanding of our natural environment, that it may be wisely used and maintained for future generations. Read More
Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: AdultsThe Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program has operated as a successful partnership of government, industry, First Nations, NGOs and the public since 1998. The long-term goal is to restore local low-elevation grasslands and dry forests to their natural state. Restoration is taking place on Crown land, within provincial and national parks, on private conservation properties, and on First Nations reserves from Radium Hot Springs to the US border. Read More
Rossland Society for Environmental Action (RSEA)
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| Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To encourage and support environmental & sustainability initiatives in Rossland and the surrounding areas. Read More
Rossland Streamkeepers (RS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults
To protect and conserve aquatic resources and riparian habitat within the watersheds of the Rossland - Warfield - Trail area. Read More
Stream Flow Monitoring:
use different techniques to measure flow
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Educational & Stewardship :
Various educational and stewardship opportunities exist.
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Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults
To protect and steward the Salmo River watershed to ensure it is clean and healthy, and to increase our connection with the ecology and rich cultural heritage of the Salmo River watershed within the Columbia River Basin. Read More
SEEDS Nelson
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults
To steward vibrant and educational organic gardens, where community comes together to learn, and to grow nutritional vegetables. Read More
Selkirk College School of Environment and Geomatics (SCSEG)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
To focus on experiential, hands-on outdoor learning in our nationally-accredited environmental science programs Read More
Selkirk Innovates (formerly Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI))
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
| Activities: | Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults
The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, at Selkirk College, is a regional research centre with a mandate to support informed decision-making by Columbia Basin-Boundary communities through the provision of information, research and related extension support. Read More
Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To work in the community to protect the beauty, health and wonder of the magnificent Slocan Lake ecosystem for future generations. Read More
Slocan River Streamkeepers Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To protect and restore the aquatic and riparian ecosystems of the Slocan River by promoting community stewardship through education, collaboration and action. Read More
Slow Food Columbia Valley
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Events |
Perfect for: Children, Adults, FamiliesCommitted to raising awareness about good, clean, and fair food through gatherings, education, and projects throughout the year. Read More
Sparwood & District Fish & Wildlife Association
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Adults
To preserve and promote the sports of hunting and fishing, and to support the enhancement and conservation of wildlife habitat. Read More
Springer Creek Restoration & Preservation Alliance
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To promote a convergence of environmental stewardship, community development and recreation in the Springer Creek watershed and surrounding areas. Read More
The Forest Path
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, FamiliesAims to create full-body experiences of feeling alive and connected, to the wild, to within, with each other. Various programs available for ages 3-adult. Read More
The Harbour at Riondel (formerly known as Dutch Harbour Christian Camp)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To provide a camping opportunity in a safe, natural setting. Read More
The Nature Trust of BC
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Resources |
Perfect for: Adults
To conserve British Columbia's biological diversity through securement and management of ecologically significant land to ensure that the natural assets of British Columbia are protected and conserved for today, and for generations to come. Read More
Trail Wildlife Association
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| Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD20 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To work on projects that protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. Read More
Valhalla Wilderness Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To increase protection of ecosystems by conducting conservation research and public education with an emphasis on protecting parks, wilderness and wildlife, and developing recovery plans for species at risk. Read More
West Kootenay EcoSociety (WKES)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo activate community through leadership and education in order to protect our community from climate change, localize food, help children learn about the outdoors, and save wild spaces for future generations. Read More
West Kootenay Naturalists Association
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Adults
The West Kootenay Naturalists Association encourages insights into nature through group outings, educational presentations, conservation efforts and scholarship sponsorship. Read More
West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP – UBC)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
To focus on rural and small school settings, recognizing that they offer exciting educational opportunities for teachers. To emphasize place-conscious learning with strong ties to local communities and school districts. Read More
Whatshan Lake Retreat
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD19 |
| Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To provide a Retreat Centre for seminars, workshops, school groups, family gatherings, weddings, concerts, and youth activities. Read More
Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD8 |
| Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To promote and conserve ecosystems by supporting restoration, education. and research projects that enhance the knowledge and stewardship of these valuable ecosystems. Read More
WildBC (HCTF Education)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To inspire and empower people and their communities to understand and care for the natural world through environmental education. Read More
WildSafe BC (BCCF)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesWildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. It has evolved out of the highly successful Bear Aware program and is owned and delivered by the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. Read More
WildSafe Ranger Program:
Interactive presentations that explore the habitat needs for wildlife, factors that lead to human-wildlife conflict, attractant management and safety.
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BC Goes Wild:
A celebration of BC Wildlife and how we can respectfully live, work, play and grown in wildlife country
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Bear Spray Workshops:
Training in the safe use and transport of bear spray
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Wildsight – Creston Valley Branch
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To work locally, regionally and globally to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Read More
Wildsight – Elk Valley Branch
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To work locally, regionally and globally to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Read More
Keeping Food Real:
Keeping Food Real aims to support the citizens and communities of the Elk Valley in growing their own food by providing online cold climate educational resources and hands-on practical workshops that
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Apple Capture and Tool Share:
The East Kootenay is home to many fruit trees. When the fruit is left to fall off the trees and rot, it attracts local wildlife—including deer and bears. Wildsight’s Apple Capture is here to help you
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Wild Nature Tours:
Discover the unique history of the East Kootenay by participating on one of our Wild Nature Workshops! Join Lee-Anne Walker and other experienced naturalists as they lead you in a fun and informative
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Wildsight – Golden Branch
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To support a resilient and vibrant Columbia Headwaters: healthy creeks, streams, rivers, and wetlands; teeming aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity; productive and diverse forests that support wildlife connectivity, recreation, and sustainable forestry; and clean air for all to breathe and share. Read More
Wildsight – Invermere Branch
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Pre-K, K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
The Invermere branch of Wildsight envisions a community where people value and protect wild spaces and embrace our interconnection with nature. Our primarily volunteer run non-profit organization reaches out to visitors and locals alike to inspire action and lead the way in conserving wild spaces and improving our relationship with nature. Read More
Wildsight – Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesThe Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Branch empowers environmentally responsible citizenry and supports conscious local economy. It provides consistent and ongoing leadership by engaging and listening to the concerns of the community, then responding with care, insight and innovation. Read More
Apple Capture:
Apple Harvesting and Preservation Activities
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McGinty Lake:
Educational Field Studies/Outdoor Learning Space
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Wildsight – Regional
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesWildsight works to protect wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Our education programs include Winter Wonder (K-3), Nature Through the Seasons (K-3), Classroom with Outdoors (4-7), Ecostewards (4-6), Go Wild (9-12), Columbia River Field School (10-12), Beyond Recycling (5-7) and Know Your Watershed (9). Read More
Beyond Recycling:
In Beyond Recycling, students embark on a rich 24-week investigation into the impact of their lifestyles—energy, waste and consumption—to discover how their everyday actions affect the health of the p
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Education in the Wild:
Through field trips and stewardship projects, our three education in the wild programs (Classroom with Outdoors, Winter Wonder, Ecostewards) teach students important lessons about the ecosystem of the
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Know Your Watershed:
A Columbia Basin Trust program, administered and managed by Wildsight, Know Your Watershed takes students into their watershed for a field trip and two classroom sessions to learn where their water co
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Wildsight – Revelstoke Branch
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To work locally, regionally and globally to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Read More
Wild-In-Sight Summer Camps:
he Wild-In-Sight Summer Camps (formerly called the Jr. Naturalist Program) is a chance for children aged 5 – 10 to get outside & explore, be active, make new friends and have fun in the outdoors!
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Toad Watch:
A volunteer led identification and conservation project to help the SARA listed species Western Toad cross from their year round habitat to their breeding grounds in the wetlands of the Columbia River
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Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP):
In partnership with Parks Canada, the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP) provides students in grade 9 & 10 with an opportunity to learn various skills during a 3-day backcountry trip.
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Windermere District Farmers’ Institute
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To promote home economics, public health, child welfare, education and better schools. Includes the Ecological Services Initiative to research and demonstrate a voluntary incentive-based model that encourages farmers to adopt Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) for the maintenance and enhancement of ecological services under their management control. Read More
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
Wings believes that: The internationally recognized Columbia River wetlands and adjacent areas is a special place. Nature comes first – Wings showcases the wild areas of the upper Columbia valley and the research to protect and restore its ecosystems. On all our field excursions we tread softly and give wildlife space. Nature needs a hand – people protect what they love but to become stewards people must have an awareness and understanding of nature, a role the Wings festival provides. Read More
Yoho National Park (YNP)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To protect the habitats, wildlife and ecosystem diversity representative of - and sometime unique to - the natural regions. Read More
Young Agrarians Kootenay Chapter
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Youth, AdultsB.C.'s largest network for new and young farmers! Our mission is to grow the next generation of farmers and food lovers in Canada!
In the Columbia Basin we offer business mentorship, land matching services and educational networking events. Visit our website for more information. Read More
Business Mentorship:
We pair up new farms in start-up with experienced farm mentors with production and business development skills.
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Land Matching:
We pair up new farmers with land.
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Educational & Networking Events:
We coordinate events for new and young farmers to network and grow skills and connections.
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