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Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

Regional
July 4 - July 18
Applications are now closed for the 2026 field school. Thank you for your interest! 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.

Upcoming Kimberley & Cranbrook Events

Spooner Park Restoration & Weed Pull

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Wednesday, July 15
Help us enhance Cranbrook’s Spooner Park! We’re seeking volunteers to join us on July 15 from 5:30 - 7 pm as we tidy stream banks, maintain riparian guilds, and remove invasive species like Burdock.

Camp Odyssey 2026

Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 6 - August 28
Gear up for summer of adventures—Camp Odyssey is back! During this nature-based summer day camp, kids spend their days outdoors, hiking, exploring, gardening, learning wilderness survival skills, making crafts, playing games, and more.

Kimberley Farmers’ Market

Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 18 - September 17
Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food are all served up in downtown Kimberley every week during the summer season!

Stillpoint Festival

Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 17 - September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Stillpoint, a three-day festival and flagship Banff World Tour Summit Screening celebrating art, nature, and community in Kimberley, BC, from September 17-19, 2026.

Plant-based potlucks

Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 11 - November 14
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!

Forest and Nature School: Fall 2026 Programs

Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 11 - December 11
Fall 2026 registration is open for Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook's Forest & Nature School, where play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum gives young explorers the time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.

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