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Columbia River Conversations

Columbia River Conversations

Regional
September 5 - September 29
Join us for a journey into the heart of the Columbia River watershed alongside others who care deeply about our shared future. We will step into the landscape that shapes our future as we camp under the stars and learn from the land, and each other, through this experience. This September, we'll gather and explore along the Columbia River…

Upcoming events

Spooner Park Invasive Species Weed Pull

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Wednesday, July 30
Join us at the Rick Spooner Memorial Park for a community weed pull Help protect native plants and improve habitat by removing invasive species from the Joseph Creek shoreline. No experience needed.

Garden tea for worms & me

Thursday, July 31
Join us at the Kimberley Farmers’ Market for a fun and informative session on how to make compost, worm, and comfrey tea for your garden. Enjoy a cup of fresh herbal tea brewed from local herbs and flowers while you…

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…

DIY Air Filter Workshop

Golden
Thursday, August 7
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Air Filters: Building community resilience to reduce fire smoke exposure. In recent years, British Columbia has experienced a dramatic rise in the number and severity of wildfires, with average annual fire activity now surpassing previous records…

Native Wildflower Seed Bomb Workshop

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Thursday, August 7
Would you love wildflowers growing in your yard? Do you have land that you are looking to restore with native species?

Summer cleanups at Lake Enid

Invermere
June 18 - August 13
Beloved by many, Lake Enid is a beautiful spot for nature appreciation, camping and outdoor recreation. Over summer it can become over-used, and unfortunately a bit abused, so we'd like to give this area some TLC with monthly…

Camp Odyssey

Kimberley & Cranbrook
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...

GET WILD! Summer Day Camp 2025

Golden
July 7 - August 22
Get Wild’s mission is to inspire youth to connect with our community and nature through fun inclusive outdoor activities. Participants will learn about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

2025 Ebike Raffle and 50/50

Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 3 - August 28
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrooks annual raffle is back. Now with a 50/50 draw as well! Enter online for your chance to win a sleek 2025 Norco Scene VLT e-bike or a growing cash prize. 

Repair Café at the Revelstoke Farmers Market

Revelstoke
June 7 - September 6
Wildsight Revelstoke is hosting a Repair Café at our booth at the Revelstoke Farmers Market this summer, on the first Saturday of each month. You can drop off your gear and clothes to be repaired by donation, check out the…

Apple Capture: Pick & Press Events

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, September 9
Cranbrook and Kimberley are home to many fruit trees — help us ensure that local fruit is diverted from going to the landfill or becoming wildlife attractants by volunteering at one of our Pick and Press events! 

Saturday Bike Valet at Invermere Farmers Market

Invermere
June 14 - September 13
This Summer - Saturdays only - from 9am to 1pm We're stoked to start offering a FREE bike valet service for all visitors to the Invermere Farmers Market. A bike valet is like a coat check but for bikes, so you…

Teach the Columbia Field Course

Regional
September 13 - September 15
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…

Kimberley Farmers’ Market 2025

Kimberley & Cranbrook
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!

BC Rivers Day

Invermere
Sunday, September 28
Celebrate the mighty Columbia River on BC Rivers Day with a paddle from Invermere to Radium.

Columbia River Conversations

Regional
September 5 - September 29
Join us for a journey into the heart of the Columbia River watershed alongside others who care deeply about our shared future. We will step into the landscape that shapes our future as we camp under the stars and learn…

Forest and Nature School: Fall 2025 Programs

Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 12 - December 12
Forest and Nature School offers regular and repeated access to nature across every season which allows children to become the magic themselves, showing us what an amazing teacher nature is herself.

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