Kimberley & Cranbrook

Columbia River Field School

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 along its riverbank, while learning about the watershed's past, present and future. Spanning 15 days, students meet with a diverse group of guest speakers including government officials, Indigenous knowledge…

East Kootenay Home Retrofit Fair

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 1

The EK Home Retrofit Fair will provide education for participants on technologies, strategies and support available locally for your home retrofit project.

Seedy Sunday Kimberley

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Sunday, March 2

Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy SUNDAY to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!

Plant-based Potluck

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 22

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

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, 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.

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Overcut: The crisis facing B.C.’s forests and the possible futures before us
February 19
The question we’re collectively faced with today is: do we allow business-as-usual to continue, or do we demand change? Depending on how we answer that question, we will arrive at one of two possible futures.
Elk Valley mine named in report on Hyundai's harmful steel supply chain
February 3
The Elk Valley’s Line Creek coal mine has been named in a new report exposing environmental impacts and human rights abuses occurring in Hyundai’s steel-making supply chain around the world.
Apply now for the Columbia River Field School
January 22
An amazing summer field school for teens aged 15–18 (which also earns participants FOUR credits through a partnership with SD8) is now open for applications. Two weeks of fun, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Environment Canada put on notice for 10-year delay in caribou protections
January 22
Environmental groups, including Wildsight, have sent an open letter to the ECCC today calling on the Ministry to complete critical habitat mapping for caribou that's 10 years overdue.
Recreating in wolverine territory
January 13
Wolverines face many threats, and the way we recreate is something we can easily modify to protect this endangered species. Familiarize yourself with wolverine signs and help safeguard these iconic animals.

Columbia River Field School

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