Photo: Trixie Pacis

Meadowbrook Education

Program Overview

Impressive efforts from local residents have resulted in recent successful conservation measures at McGinty Lake. The lake is located on Crown land just 10km east of Kimberley and has recently been granted Interpretive Forest status through strong efforts by the Meadowbrook Community Association.

Our partnership has resulted in free wetland education for primary students in Kimberley every spring and fall. Grade 1-8 classes are offered half-day field trips, exploring the McGinty Lake Interpretive Forest and wetland ecosystems. Through grade-specific programs linked to learning outcomes in BC’s new curriculum, and a variety of interactive teaching methods including props, games, and local examples, we seek to foster a curiosity in nature. Students develop a deeper respect for and understanding of our natural places, working towards a long-term increase in environmental stewardship.

 

Program Opportunities

Alongside our field trip opportunities, we also offer short, optional pre and post trip in-class activities that allow teachers to be active partners in expanding the learning outcomes. The curriculum-link topical themes include: adaptations, mayfly lifecycles, biodiversity, Be a Water Molecule, interconnections, and macro-invertebrate systems.

For more information, to book a field trip, or become a volunteer supervisor, please contact Kim Urbaniak: kim@wildsight.ca.

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Photo credit: Dean Chatterson, Trixie Pacis

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The 2024-25 program was funded entirely by a donation from Rick and Daphne Hammond and family.


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Upcoming Kimberley Cranbrook events

Plant-based potluck

Saturday, April 19

We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!

Co-Community Cleanup 2025

April 22 - April 26

This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.

Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp

Monday, April 28

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this April 28. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and…

Kimberley Cranbrook AGM

Tuesday, May 6

Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for a stellar evening of inspiration and connection! The evening will commence with Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life, a short journey through the…

Camp Odyssey

July 7 - August 15

A nature-based day camp in Kimberley & Cranbrook, where kids spend their days exploring and playing outdoors in a safe, structured, and fun environment. We hike, garden, learn wilderness survival skills, craft, play games...

Kimberley Farmers' Market 2025

June 19 - September 18

The Kimberley Farmers' Market will be serving up fresh produce from local farmers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food for you to enjoy each Thursday throughout the summer!

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Join The Team

Want to protect wildlife, clean water and wild spaces? Volunteer with us! Wildsight volunteers are a very special group of people who give generously of their time to stuff envelopes, attend rallies, help run events, put up posters, keep tabs on forestry practices in their communities and participate in citizen science initiatives.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Branch Information

Contact

97 Wallinger Ave
Kimberley, BC V1A 1Y6

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (by appointment only)
Phone: 250-427-2535

kimcran@wildsight.ca