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Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

January 17
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…

Upcoming Regional Events

Claws, paws, & jaws: Resources for teaching about wildlife

Regional
Tuesday, May 20
Join Wildsight educators Dave Quinn & Jill Jennings for an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of carnivores and omnivores to life! We will ‘pounce’ into our brand new resource: Claws, Paws & Jaws Predator Learning Kit…

Columbia River Field School

Regional
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 along its riverbank, while learning about the watershed's past…

Go Wild!

Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it’s an education in backcountry camping and hiking that teaches students the wilderness skills needed…

Teach the Columbia Field Course

Regional
September 12 - September 14
In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night adventure that immerses you in the geography, history, ecology, hydrology, politics, economics and more of…

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  • Educator field course applications open

    May 5
    In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night…
  • Thousands of kilometres home: Birds’ yearly migration to our region

    April 22
    Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.
  • How many boats is too many for Lake Windermere?

    April 16
    When you imagine a perfect summer day on Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, you might picture sparkling water, sunshine, and boats cruising by.
  • Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

    April 16
    At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance…
  • New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

    April 14
    Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st century
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