Organization Directory – CBEEN Online

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

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD10
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To protect the biological diversity and integrity of the Arrow Lakes watersheds through observation, education, monitoring, sampling and co-ordination of community group action. Currently the society is involved with local water quality monitoring, working with S.W.A.M.P. toward wetland restoration and creation as well as mapping of existing wetlands. Read More
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Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundary Society

Audience:
Youth
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
School Districts:SD8, SD20
Activities:Workshops/Training
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
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Avalanche Canada

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults
To 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  More Info

Backcountry Avalanche Workshops: 
  Pre-season primers for backcountry safety  More Info

Avalanche Awareness Days: 
  Community-led events that focus on local backcountry safety  More Info

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BC Interior Forestry Museum & Discovery Centre

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
    More Info

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BC Parks Kootenay Okanagan Region

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources
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
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BC School Superintendent Association Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education (KBEE) Initiative

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51
Activities:Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
The vision of the KBEE is to support students’ understanding of their local environment, and empowerment of thoughtful action, through outdoor, experiential, place-based and place-conscious learning. 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!  More Info

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Boundary Naturalists

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDKB
School Districts:SD51
Activities:Field Studies
Perfect for: Adults
To work to preserve and promote this special place. Read More
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Castlegar & District Wildlife Association

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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.  More Info

Wild Kidz camp: 
  week-long outdoor skills day camp  More Info

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Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
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, Families
To minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of the Central Kootenay region by promoting collaborative approaches to invasive species management. Read More
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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)

Audience:
Pre-K Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Indigenous Education
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
School Districts:SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51
Activities:Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Pre-K, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
Providing cultural support and counseling services to people in the West Kootenay and Boundary region. Read More
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Clear Sky Meditation and Study Centre

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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College of the Rockies (COTR)

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK
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
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Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Indigenous Education Food Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
Encouraging environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting educators. Read More

Wild Voices for Kids:  K-12
  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.  More Info

Workshops & Events: 
  CBEEN offers a variety of professional development workshops, webinars, events and conferences to support educators in developing their knowledge and skills.  More Info

Resources: 
  We offer a wide range of resources for educators of all types.  More Info

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Columbia Basin Local Chapters of the Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Events, Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
EEPSA Local Chapters are teacher-driven organizations that help local teachers come together to collaborate, network and engage in professional development.   Read More
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Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI)

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20
Activities:Resources
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults
To support informed decision-making by Columbia Basin-Boundary communities through the provision of information, applied research and related outreach and extension support. Read More
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Columbia Basin Trust (CBT)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To 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
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Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults
To 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
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Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
The Columbia Lake Stewardship Society is engaging residents and visitors in Columbia Lake Watershed Education through outreach and program work, the dissemination of brochures and annual informational sessions. Read More

Columbia Lake Watershed Education Tour:  Grades 4-7
  Learn about the hydrological cycle, stewardship of the watershed and various water users and their impact on the watershed.  More Info

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Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMI)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults
To improve ecological management by increasing and sharing knowledge about the ecosystems of the Columbia Mountains and nearby regions. Read More
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Columbia Outdoor School

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Indigenous Education Forestry/Silviculture Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To 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  More Info

Summer Programs: 
  Summer Camps & Teen Programs  More Info

Restore Joseph Creek Project: 
  A collaboration of community partners involved in the Joseph Creek management framework.  More Info

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Columbia River Basin Biodiversity Atlas

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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Columbia River Paddle

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Nature Appreciation
Perfect for: K-12 Students, 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
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Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
School Districts:SD6, SD19
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To 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:  Teachers/Educators
  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  More Info

Invasive Species Field Trips / Weed Pulls:  Youth, Schools or Interested Organizations/Groups/Clubs
  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  More Info

Invasive Species Workshops / Presentations:  Adults
  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  More Info

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Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners (CWSP)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDEK
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
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Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDEK
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
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Cranbrook Community Forest Society

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Cranbrook Food Action Committee (CFAC)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Creston Community Forest

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Creston Kids Outside

Audience:
Pre-K Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Nature Appreciation
Perfect for: Pre-K, Families
To provide outdoor play and learning opportunities for Creston's children. We hope to inspire children and families to spend time in nature! Read More
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Creston Valley Bird Festival

Audience:
Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Indigenous Education Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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  More Info

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Creston Valley Food Action Coalition (CVFAC)

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Presentations, Events, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To create awareness of how we can better feed ourselves using local resources in a sustainable, healthy, secure and environmentally sound way. Read More
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Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club

Audience:
Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To manage the area for conservation and natural species diversity through active habitat and wildlife management, research and education. Read More
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Duhamel Water Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Dutch Harbour Christian Camp

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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East Kootenay Integrated Lake Partnership (EKILP)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5, SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To mitigate the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of invasive species in order to achieve an East Kootenay free of invasive species. Read More
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Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDCK
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

Invasive Aquatic Species:  General public, families, adults and specifically watercraft users.
  Signage placement on Highway 3A, community education, signage at boat launches.  More Info

Spawning Channel:  Grades K-3 helped release the fry
  Monitoring local spawning channel and releasing Kokanee fry into creek  More Info

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Elk River Alliance

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To connect people to the Elk River ensuring it is drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations. Read More
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Elkford Rod and Gun Club

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Fernie Nature Club

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Fernie Rod & Gun Club

Audience:
Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Fields Forward

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Presentations, Events, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To 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
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Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To fund projects that help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds that have been impacted by BC Hydro dams. Read More

Juvenile Sturgeon Releases: 
  Juvenile White Sturgeon releases in the Lower Columbia River and Reveltoke areas; to provide a "hands-on" opportunity to learn more about this endangered species. (April/May)  More Info

Turtle Day, Cranbrook: 
  Learn about the life cycle of the Blue-listed Western Painted Turtle, and see newly emerged hatchling from turtle nests at Elizabeth Lake (April)  More Info

Critter Day, Beaver Creek Park, Trail: 
  Learn about - and see - many of the reptiles and amphibians that call the Pend d'Oreille and Trail area home. (May)  More Info

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Flexpeditions

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
School Districts:SD19
Activities:Nature Appreciation, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
To connect outside through knowledge and adventure. Read More
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Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous Medicines

Audience:
Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Indigenous Education Food Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
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, Families
To provide Outdoor Cultural Education and Wellness Programs; for the preservation and collaboration of ancient indigenous knowledge in the pursuit of health, education and the betterment of all Life. Read More

Web of Life: 
  Learn the ancient indigenous perspective of how all things are related and connected. Students will engage in Indigenous games, stories, crafts in order to love nature thru an Indigenous lens.  More Info

Coming of Age Thru an Indigenous Lens: 
  Come and explore the responsibilities of coming to age as an earth steward from an Indigenous point of view. Students will learn ethnobotany, make crafts, play games to reflect the principles of Indigenous based earth stewardship.  More Info

Primitive Skills for Kids: 
  Join us for a day of fun learning primitive wilderness skills such as natural shelter building, fire making, ethnobotany, story-telling, and games  More Info

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Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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, Families
To 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

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  More Info

Native Species Planting: 
  Planting native species on the shoreline to maintain riparian habitat  More Info

Yellow Fish Road: 
  Painting yellow fish next to storm drains as part of a national education program on what should not go down storm drains  More Info

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Friends of Kootenay National Park

Audience:
Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Friends of the Lardeau River

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Friends of the Rossland Range

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
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
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Golden & District Rod & Gun Club

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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Groundswell Network Society (GNS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To 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
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Guiding Hands Nature Retreat Tipi Camp

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51
Activities:Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To educate people about the value of nature and outdoor recreation and to teach individual responsibility for conservation, ecological awareness and sustainability. Read More

Wildnerness Immersion for Self Esteem: 
  The WISE KIDS program offers two 5 night/6 day camps for children 9-12 and Teen Camp from 13-18 years old, which begin the Wilderness Immersion series. Games and gentle challenges in a natural environ  More Info

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Harrop-Procter Community Forest

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Institute for the Development in Education, Arts & Leisure (IDEAL)

Audience:
K-12 Students Pre-K Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5
Activities:Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, 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
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Kaslo & District Community Forest Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: Adults
To contribute to the sustainability of the community and its resources. Read More
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Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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. Read More

Sensing Your Forest:  K-3
  Draw and record sights, hearing, smelling and feelings while sitting and listening outside. You are a deer, squirrel, cougar, raccoon or bird. How does your animal experience the forest? Share. Ga  More Info

Simple Habitat Map of Your Forest:  4-6
  Map in four groups on grid paper habitat a deer, or a red squirrel, or a raccoon or a robin will find in your forest. Map with symbols and share. Game while outside.  More Info

Predator Prey Fun :  K-6
  o Identify and talk about how eyes, teeth, bone structure and ears are adapted to being a predator or a prey animal  More Info

Build Your Own Invasive Species:  4-6
  o Help build an invasive species – give some parameters, 4 groups and then discuss  More Info

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Kootenai River Network

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20
Activities:Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults
To help coordinate and facilitate conservation efforts on private land, and increase the capacity of partners by improving access to financial and technical resources for project implementation. Read More
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Kootenay Food

Audience:
K-12 Students Pre-K Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8, SD10, SD20
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
We 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!  More Info

In School Composting Program: 
  We will visit your class, or school, and deliver an inspiring hands on experiential exercise about waste system management. Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting.  More Info

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  .Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting.  More Info

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Kootenay Land Trust Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: Adults
To protect and steward our natural heritage. Read More
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Kootenay National Park (KNP)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Water
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, 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
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Kootenay Permaculture Institute

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Kootenay Trout Hatchery

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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Kootenay Worm Composting (KWC)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Center (KCDC)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD6, SD8, SD20
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To provide programming and activities that promote the preservation of the wetland and environmental awareness throughout the Columbia Basin. Read More
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Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Indigenous Education Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
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. 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.  More Info

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Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Youth, Adults, Families
To 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

Wetlands Workshop: 
  rehabilitation, identification  More Info

Hunter Training: 
  safety, identification, regulations  More Info

Habitat Restoration: 
  various club projects  More Info

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Living Lakes Canada

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8
Activities:Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults
To maintain a national network to protect, restore and rehabilitate the health of lakes, wetlands, rivers, other water bodies, and watersheds in Canada. Read More
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Mainstreams Environmental Society (MES)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To educate and heighten awareness on water related issues and solutions relying upon the use of sound science. Read More
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Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks (MRGNP)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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MudPie Collective

Audience:
Pre-K Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Presentations, Nature Appreciation
Perfect for: Pre-K, Children, Adults, Families
Engaging young children, families and early childhood professionals to learn in, about and for the environment by creating experiences that nurture appreciation of their communities and the world around them. Read More
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Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD10
Activities:Field Studies, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To balance economic, ecological and social concerns in a manner that optimizes benefits for both the local and global community. Read More
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Nakusp Rod & Gun Club (NRGC)

Audience:
Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Nature Conservancy of Canada Rocky Mountain Region (NCC)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Forestry/Silviculture Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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NatureKids BC: Nelson

Audience:
Children Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: Children, Families
We 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.  More Info

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Nelson Food Cupboard

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Resources, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Adults, Families
To share healthy food and skill building opportunities to improve well-being. Read More
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Nelson Rod & Gun Club

Audience:
Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Nipika Mountain Resort (NMR)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To help people enjoy the spectacular setting using self-propelled activities, while utilizing clean energy sources. Read More
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North Columbia Environmental Society (NCES)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
School Districts:SD19
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To educate and enable individuals to prioritize the natural environment, and to advocate for its protection. Revelstoke is a thriving community, and we recognize the interdependence of environmental, economic and social well-being to promote stewardship of the natural environment throughout the North Columbia region. Read More

Hunting & Gathering Workshop Series :  Adults, Families
  The Hunting & Gathering Guru Series was developed in response to community request. This series of workshops calls on the expertise of several local foragers to share tips and techniques to get you st  More Info

Jr. Naturalists :  Grades K-3
  The Jr. Naturalist program is an environmental education program designed to teach children the fundamentals of natural science in a fun and engaging, outdoor environment.   More Info

Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP) :  Grades 8-12, Youth
  The Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP) is an opportunity for students in grade 9 and 10 to learn leadership, backcountry and photography skills during a three-day backcountry hut trip during  More Info

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North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK
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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Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
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
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Open Mountains Project Society (OMPS)

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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.  More Info

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Outdoor Connections

Audience:
K-12 Students Pre-K Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5
Activities:Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To provide affordable opportunities for children of all ages 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  More Info

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Quantum Leaps Lodge

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDEK
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
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RAP Park Contracting operating Kootenay SW Parks

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8, SD10, SD20
Activities:Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To 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  More Info

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Revelstoke Bear Aware Society

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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Revelstoke Local Food Initiative (LFI)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:CSRD
School Districts:SD19
Activities:Presentations, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Adults, Families
To 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
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Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club (RRGC)

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
School Districts:SD19
Activities:Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects
Perfect for: Adults, Families
Dedicated to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Read More
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Rocky Mountain Naturalists (RM Nats)

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD5, SD6
Activities:Field Studies, Presentations, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults
To restore and conserve grasslands and open forest ecosystems in the Rocky Mountain Trench of southeastern British Columbia. Read More
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Rossland Society for Environmental Action (RSEA)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDKB
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
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Rossland Streamkeepers (RS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDKB
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  More Info

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Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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SEEDS Nelson

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Selkirk College School of Environment and Geomatics (SCSEG)

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Slocan Lake Research Centre (SLRC)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8, SD10
Activities:Citizen Science
Perfect for: Adults
To collect and share data and information about the environment in the West Kootenays, particularly around Slocan Lake. Read More
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Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Slocan River Streamkeepers Society

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Slow Food Columbia Valley

Audience:
Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Events
Perfect for: Children, Adults, Families
Committed to raising awareness about good, clean, and fair food through gatherings, education, and projects throughout the year. Read More
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Sparwood & District Fish & Wildlife Association

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Springer Creek Restoration & Preservation Alliance

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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The Forest Path

Audience:
K-12 Students Pre-K Children Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8
Activities:Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, Children, Families
Aims to create full-body experiences of feeling alive and connected, to the wild, to within, with each other. Read More

Forest Path Outdoor Preschool: 
  We offer a forest preschool at outdoors in Nelson BC Canada for children to get outside, learn nature skills and be mentored to grow wholesomely.  More Info

Forest Path Summer Day Camp: 
  All outdoor day camps in summer, school breaks and Pro D days, in Nelson BC Canada for children to get outside, learn nature skills and be mentored to grow wholesomely.  More Info

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The Nature Trust of BC

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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Trail Wildlife Association

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDKB
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
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Valhalla Wilderness Society

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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West Kootenay EcoSociety (WKES)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDKB
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, Families
To 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.

Environmental Education Programs

Want a cool nature program for your class offered May 2 to June 30? Six 1.5 hr. workshops: Outdoor Primary Grades "Forest Senses" Workshop Outdoor Intermediate Grades "Habitat Mapping" Workshop In-class Intermediate Grades "Predator-Prey Fun" Workshop In-class Primary Grades "Invasive Species" Workshop 1.5hr. In-class Intermediate Grades "Predator-Prey Fun" Workshop 1.5hr. In-class Primary Grades "Invasive Species" Workshop 1.5hr. In-class Intermediate Grades "Invasive Species" Workshop Offered at no cost to West Kootenay Schools by the EcoSociety. Register here: www.ecosociety.ca/2017NatureSchoolWorkshops Read More
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West Kootenay Naturalists (WKN)

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
School Districts:SD8, SD10, SD20
Activities:Field Studies, Nature Appreciation
Perfect for: Adults
To work to preserve and promote this special place. Read More
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West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP – UBC)

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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Whatshan Lake Retreat

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK
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
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Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada

Audience:
Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Forestry/Silviculture Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK
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
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WildBC (HCTF Education)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
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WildSafe BC (BCCF)

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51
Activities:Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To reduce human-conflict through education, innovation and cooperation. Read More
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Wildsight – Creston Valley Branch

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDCK
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
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Wildsight – Elk Valley Branch

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Forestry/Silviculture Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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  More Info

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  More Info

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  More Info

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Wildsight – Golden Branch

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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Wildsight – Invermere Branch

Audience:
K-12 Students Pre-K Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
School Districts:SD6
Activities:Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, 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
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Wildsight – Kimberley Cranbrook Branch

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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, Families
The 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

Food Sustainability:  Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 8-12, Youth, Adult, Families
  Open Gate Garden Tours and Educational Activities  More Info

Apple Capture :  Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 8-12, Youth
  Apple Juice Pressing Demonstrations   More Info

McGinty Lake :  Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Youth
  Educational Field Studies/Outdoor Learning Space   More Info

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Wildsight – Regional

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Youth Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Food Sustainable Living Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
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
Wildsight 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  More Info

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  More Info

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  More Info

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Windermere District Farmers’ Institute

Audience:
Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food Sustainable Living
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
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Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival

Audience:
K-12 Students Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Climate/Energy Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:RDEK
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
To foster immediate and long term positive action on behalf of birds, wildlife and habitat by utilizing and recognizing public education, research results, quality economic development and the skills and resources of our communities, balancing the needs of humans and natural systems. Read More
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Yoho National Park (YNP)

Audience:
K-12 Students Children Adults Families
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Water Ecosystems/Wildlife
Regional Districts:CSRD
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
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Young Agrarians Kootenay Chapter

Audience:
Youth Adults
 Seasons:
Spring Summer Fall Winter
 Themes:
Food
Regional Districts:RDCK, RDEK, RDKB
School Districts:SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20
Activities:Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training
Perfect for: Youth, Adults
B.C.'s largest network for new and young farmers! Our mission is to grow the next generation of farmers and food lovers! In the Columbia Basin we offer business mentorship, land matching services and educational networking events. Visit our website for more informaton. Read More

Business Mentorship: 
  We pair up new farms in start-up with experienced farm mentors with production and business development skills.  More Info

Land Matching: 
  We pair up new farmers with land.  More Info

Educational & Networking Events: 
  We coordinate events for new and young farmers to network and grow skills and connections.  More Info

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