Creston Valley
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Upcoming events
All about the Tiny House (webinar)
Invermere
Thursday, June 19
Thursday, June 19
Since 1950, the average size of a new single-family home in Canada has more than doubled from around 950 square feet to over 2,000 square feet. Read more
Discover the Ecology of Cottonwood Island: Guided Nature Walk with Jim Smith
Creston Valley
Sunday, June 22
Sunday, June 22
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley on a fun and educational guided nature walk suitable for all ages. Read more
Cattle Panel Garden Trellis Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 24
Tuesday, June 24
Want to grow more food in less space? Learn how to grow vertically using sturdy, efficient cattle panel trellises. Read more
Sinclair Creek Weed Pull
Invermere
Thursday, June 26
Thursday, June 26
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we’ll head out on Sinclair Creek trail in Radium, hunting for invasive species to… Read more
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running another 'intro to hiking with… Read more
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River and camp… Read more
Branch news
Celebrating the life and legacy of Jim Galloway
June 11, 2025
The Earth has lost a passionate advocate: Jim Galloway passed away in early June at the age of 91. A lifelong environmental advocate, Jim was an active member and volunteer…Read more
A season of growth at the Kimberley Community Garden
June 10, 2025
The garden is also shifting toward something even more ambitious: a food forest. The vision is a space that not only produces food but also tells a story about how diverse systems can thrive together.Read more
Moving kids from climate despair to hope
June 4, 2025
Where does the seed of hope come from? In the face of our global climate crisis, one teacher in a British Columbia classroom is facing climate concerns head on by…Read more
Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact…Read more
Since 2022, Shuswap Wildlife Monitors have been out on highways to alert drivers when bighorn sheep are on the road, ultimately reducing the number of hits.Read more
Gloves on, bags in hand, and community spirit high, residents and businesses in Cranbrook and Kimberley rallied during Earth Week 2025.Read more