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: | 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
Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundary Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| 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
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:
Students K - 12
Age-appropriate avalanche and snow safety presentations
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Backcountry Avalanche Workshops:
Backcountry skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, snowboarders
Pre-season primers for backcountry safety
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Avalanche Awareness Days:
Backcountry skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, snowboarders
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 Okanagan Region
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| 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
BC School Superintendent Association 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, SD20, SD51 |
| Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, AdultsThe 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:
Teachers
Are you in or are you out? Teachers are encouraged to take their learning outside during the Take Me Outside for Learning School year Challenge and during the Fall, Winter and Spring Take Me Outside W
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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 :
grades 4 to 6 (and 7), Youth
Hands on activities for students including trail building, planting, nature investigations, outdoor skills.
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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, 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
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
Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events |
Perfect for: Adults
To provide grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities. 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, AdultsEncouraging environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting environmental 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, Adults
EEPSA 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 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
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
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, 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
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 |
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
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, 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.
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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 |
| 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
Columbia Outdoor School
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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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, 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, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To offer a unique way to discover the lakes and rivers in the Columbia Valley. 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, 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
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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
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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
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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, 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
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD5 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources |
Perfect for: 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 Kids Outside
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| 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
Creston Valley Bird Festival
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Youth, Adults, Families
To celebrate the birds, art and agriculture of the Creston Valley. Read More
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
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| 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
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
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
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, 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
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
Invasive Aquatic Species:
General public, families, adults and specifically watercraft users.
Signage placement on Highway 3A, community education, signage at boat launches.
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Spawning Channel:
Grades K-3 helped release the fry
Monitoring local spawning channel and releasing Kokanee fry into creek
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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, Families
To 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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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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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, 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)
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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)
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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)
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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, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Children, Youth, AdultsTo 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; be it your classmates and family, plants, insects and even the stones. This program assists the students in drawin
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Youth Leadership:
Youth
Interested Youth are welcome to attend our yearly “Youth Leadership Across Nations” workshop where we explore the qualities of healthy leadership through a cross-cultural lens. This is a great worksh
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Primitive Skills for Kids:
Join us for 4 days of large fun learning primitive wilderness skills such as natural shelter building, fire making, ethnobotany, story-telling, games and archery tag!
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Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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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
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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Native Species Planting:
Planting native species on the shoreline to maintain riparian habitat
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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
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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: | 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
Guiding Hands Nature Retreat Tipi Camp
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| 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
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Harrop-proctor 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: 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
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
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. 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
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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.
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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
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Build Your Own Invasive Species:
4-6
o Help build an invasive species – give some parameters, 4 groups and then discuss
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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 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
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: K-12 Students, Pre-K, 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 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.
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Kootenay Land Trust Society
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Perfect for: Adults
To protect and steward our natural heritage. Read More
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 |
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| 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
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 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 SW Parks
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, Families
To maintain beautiful BC Parks in the West Kootenays 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-Columbia Discovery Center (KCDC)
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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| 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
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
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
Wetlands Workshop:
rehabilitation, identification
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Hunter Training:
safety, identification, regulations
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Habitat Restoration:
various club projects
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Living Lakes Canada
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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| 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
Mainstreams Environmental Society (MES)
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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, 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
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
MudPie Collective
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| School Districts: | SD6 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Pre-K, Children, Adults, FamiliesEngaging 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
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 balance economic, ecological and social concerns in a manner that optimizes benefits for both the local and global community. 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
North Columbia Environmental Society (NCES)
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| Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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| School Districts: | SD19 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo 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
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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.
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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
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North Kootenay Lake 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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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 |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, Children, Youth, Adults, FamiliesTo 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
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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
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: | 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
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 (RMN)
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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 (RMTNRS)
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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| 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
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, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Adults
To protect and steward aquatic resources and watersheds in the Rossland area. Read More
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
Slocan Lake Research Centre (SLRC)
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| 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
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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| School Districts: | SD8 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Pre-K, Children, FamiliesAims 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.
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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.
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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, 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/West Kootenay Naturalists (WKN)
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation |
Perfect for: Adults
To work to preserve and promote this special place. Read More
West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op Association / Kootenay Food
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| Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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| School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
| Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: Children, AdultsWe are a community based cooperative working to build a healthy and resilient region through collaboration, education, media and net positive initiatives.
We are the folks behind Kootenay Food, The mobile Kitchen Classroom and many other regional food events; Farm Food Fork, The Homesteading 101 series, Press Fest and Pickle Palooza. 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
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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, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Perfect for: K-12 Students, Adults, Families
To reduce human-conflict through education, innovation and cooperation. Read More
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:
Adults
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:
Pre-K Grades K-12, Youth, Adults, Family
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:
Youth, Adults, Families
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: 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
Wildsight – Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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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
Food Sustainability:
Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 8-12, Youth, Adult, Families
Open Gate Garden Tours and Educational Activities
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Apple Capture :
Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 8-12, Youth
Apple Juice Pressing Demonstrations
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McGinty Lake :
Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Youth
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, 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 Classroom with Outdoors, Winter Wonder, Nature Through the Seasons, Ecostewards, Go Wild!, Beyond Recycling and Know Your Watershed (CBT). 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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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 Bird Festival
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| Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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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
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
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, AdultsTo provide a network for new and young ecological and organic farmers. 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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