This weeks #CBEENdirectory feature is the Trench Society!

For over twenty years, the Trench Society has worked with various partners in the Rocky Mountain Trench to restore grasslands and dry forests on Crown land, within provincial and national parks, on private conservation properties, and on First Nations reserves from Radium Hot Springs to the US border. Over the years, their outreach has included webinars, field tours and presentations for classrooms.

Find out more about the Trench Society, and over 125 other community organizations in the Basin, by checking out our directory: https://cbeen.ca/directory/

Building on the good work this October, EECOM 2019 delves deep into Climate Action. Their just-released rockstar speakers list is fronted by Eriel Deranger, a Denesuline woman and champion of the Climate Justice movement in Northern Alberta. The early bird deadline is just a day away (March 15th), be sure to register before for the discounted rate (which saves you $100): http://ow.ly/w4bk30o25sz.

Find out more about Eriel's organization, Indigenous Climate Action, on their Facebook Page.

This week, we're featuring the West Kootenay EcoSociety in our #CBEENdirectory!

The EcoSociety has a long history with #enviroed through their work with the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Their programs and projects are expanding, including the 100% Renewable Kootenays Initiative, and they're looking to grow their team! Find their Communications Coordinator posting on CBEEN's job board: https://cbeen.ca/job-volunteer-board/.

Find out more about the EcoSociety, and 125+ other organizations in the Basin, on our Organization Directory: https://cbeen.ca/directory/

Teachers, Educators, Science Enthusiasts! Our friends at Science World are hosting a Community Science Celebration this April at LV Rogers school in Nelson! A great chance see their incredible programs in action, and learn more about local science projects: http://ow.ly/zQYu30nYJ6Q

Teachers and Administrators! Have you heard of the Wild School initiative from our friends at Wild BC Network - HCTF Education? This free, whole-school initiative supports three-years of environmental learning, outdoor field experiences and ongoing connections to community conservation projects. The deadline to apply approaches, this March 31st! Find out more details below, and through the link, here: http://ow.ly/qwko30nZrrn

Thank you to the District of Invermere for their longstanding contributions to Wild Voices presentations and field studies for Columbia Valley students!

This week's #CBEENdirectory feature is Parachutes for the Planet!

Parachutes for the Planet is a youth inspired collective international art project illustrating concern for climate change. Local representatives are looking to get K-12 classrooms in the Basin involved in creating parachutes to display at the Victoria Legislature this May! Interested? Find more information, here: https://cbeen.ca/directory/

We've also included this great initiative as part of our Climate Change Education resources page: https://cbeen.ca/climate-change/

Kimberley and Cranbrook Educators! If you're passionate about water, climate and social justice, our friends at the East Kootenay Humanity Network and the College of the Rockies are hosting an event with Robert Sanford on March 11th you shouldn't miss.

East Kootenay Teachers! Has your class started talking about Climate? Wild Voices has a brand new program for middle and secondary hosted by local Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation rockstar Ingrid Liepa (yes, that's her pictured in the middle with Dr. Suzuki in 2010). Now available in-class and half-day in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie and Invermere: https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/

A portion of funds from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation this year will support the purchase of new avalanche safety and snow study equipment for Wild Voices Avalanche Skills programs! Thanks again to KSCU for their contributions to effective, meaningful #enviroed.

It's here! Our friends Blood of Life Collective have just released the teachers companion to their wonderful book and audio project: "Not Extinct - Keeping the Sinixt Way": http://ow.ly/elGg30nSkMW.

This week, we're profiling the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre in our #CBEENDirectory feature!

Operated by the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Interpretive Centre is where the Ktunaxa people come together to give visitors a taste of their rich heritage, mythology and culture. Morning and Afternoon tours are offered Monday-Friday every week!

Find out more about the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre and over 125 other organizations in the region at http://cbeen.org/directory/.

West Kootenay Teachers! Are your students engaged in learning about sustainable agriculture and food systems? We've just released two brand new Wild Voices programs on the topic, delivered by farmer and local food advocate Nadine BenRabha. Find out more about Nadine, her programs and others in our directory!: https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/

We've said it before, but our Community Educators really are the heart and soul of our Wild Voices program. Thank you to all the brilliant educators who craft and share these experience with students and teachers alike. Here's some Friday love, just for you... “I always increase my knowledge of local plants and animals when I work with Community Educators. I also learn how to present materials, through new activities, songs and games.” - Primary Teacher, Rocky Mountain SD6

This week's #CBEENDirectory feature is the Groundswell Network & Community Greenhouse!

Groundswell Network Society promotes community sustainability through education and by the advancement of innovative projects that result in health for people, the environment and the economy: just one arm of which is their Community Greenhouse and Gardens! Don't miss their upcoming Seed & Plant swap this coming Saturday: http://ow.ly/G0CL30nATgq

Groundswell is just one of the organizations working locally on Climate Change mitigation and adaptation! Check them out on our directory: https://cbeen.ca/directory/. Don't miss some other great #ClimateEd resources, here: https://cbeen.ca/climate-change/

“I loved how the facilitators were engaging students in aesthetic experiences throughout the day… it wasn’t all about science but engaging science with the senses and arts” - Primary Teacher, Southeast Kootenay SD5 on Wild Voices' I.D.E.A.L. Society Tour.

This week, we're profiling BC Parks in our #CBEENdirectory feature!

BC Parks protects representative and special natural places within the province’s Protected Areas System for world-class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study. In addition to their other important work in the Basin, BC Parks supports our Wild Voices program by providing bussing subsidy for classrooms visiting nearby parks! You can find them among our other important funders here: https://cbeen.ca/cbeen-supporters/.

BC Parks is now hiring for seasonal Park Ranger positions across the province! Find details on our job board: https://cbeen.ca/job-volunteer-board/

Learn more about BC Parks and over 125 other organizations in the region at http://cbeen.org/directory/.

“I received feedback from many parents that the children talked about their experience and wanted to go back to the site we visited to show their parents the insects we discovered.” - Distributed Learning Teacher, Kootenay Lake SD8 on Wild Voices' A Day with Macroinvertebrates.

Columbia Outdoor School is this week's #CBEENdirectory feature!

Columbia Outdoor School educates youth and adults to broaden perspectives, develop science literacy and foster appreciation for engaged citizenship. The society owns and operates Blue Lake Camp and coordinates the Restore Joseph Creek Project. In case you missed it, there are a number of great job opportunities for Columbia Outdoor School's spring and summer season posted on CBEEN's job board: https://cbeen.ca/job-volunteer-board/

Find out more about Columbia Outdoor School and over 125 other organizations in the region at http://cbeen.org/directory/.