Author: Trixie

Ways to Support Local After the Kimberley Farmers’ Market

October 11, 2022 by Trixie

The Kimberley Farmers’ Market has come to a close after another successful summer season. Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook started the farmers’ market in 2014 to provide community members with direct access to local, sustainable food and art.

Divert Food Waste and Wildlife Attractants with Apple Capture (Q&A)

August 10, 2022 by Trixie

Apple Capture season is around the corner and we’re thrilled to see just how much local fruit we can divert from going to waste and becoming wildlife attractants! Over the years, we’ve noticed that Kimberley and Cranbrook are…

Plastic-Free July: The History and Myths of our Plastic Age

July 13, 2022 by Trixie

Plastics have pervaded all aspects of life in the 20th and 21st centuries, so much so that these centuries have been dubbed the Plastics Age. As you read these words, it’s likely that several different types of plastic are…

Growing School: On Farm Learning with Apple Quill

July 12, 2022 by Trixie

Growing food in the East Kootenays presents a unique set of challenges: cool temperatures, high elevations, and short growing seasons to name a few. If you're eager to learn about local growing, there's no better way to learn…

Electrifying the Eco Park: Marysville’s New EV Charging Station (Video)

May 11, 2022 by Trixie

We’re thrilled to announce that a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station is being installed at the Marysville Eco Park! This marks the first EV charging station in Marysville while adding to the three existing stations in Kimberley…

Celebrating the First Annual Kimberley Community Cleanup

April 27, 2022 by Trixie

The first annual Kimberley Community Cleanup took place on the morning of Saturday, April 23rd. The community event, organized in partnership with Mountain Phoenix Community Culture and the City of Kimberley, saw approximately 65 locals come together in a joint…