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Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

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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.

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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…

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August 2 - August 7
Go Wild! challenges youth 14-18 on 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…

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