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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 events

Pro-D Day Camps – Camp Odyssey

Kimberley & Cranbrook
October 24, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!

Columbia River Conversations: Mid Arrow Lakes Reservoir tour

Regional
Sunday, May 3
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region.

Creston Valley Bird Fest 2026

Creston Valley
May 8 - May 11
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north.

Kimberley Cranbrook AGM

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, May 12
Join us on Tuesday, May 12 for an evening of community, connection, and fresh air at our Branch AGM and Garden Work Party! To start the evening off, we’ll gather for our AGM to reflect on an impactful 2025…

Columbia River Conversations: Duncan Reservoir tour

Regional
Saturday, May 16
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region.

Plant Sale & Swap

Elk Valley
May 23 - May 24
Time TBD! Bring your plant starts and extra seeds to swap. We'll have starts and seeds available to purchase. All funds raised support the Wildsight Elk Valley Branch…

Fernie Community Yard Sale

Elk Valley
Saturday, May 30
This year’s Community Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Last year’s event took place in over 50 locations across Fernie. Stay tuned for updated locations and maps which will be…

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…

Go Wild!

Regional
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…

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 2026

Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 18 - September 17
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!

Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

Creston Nectar Network

Creston Valley
April 25 - September 30
Be a Creston Nectar Network Pollinator Pal!

Plant-based potlucks

Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 18 - 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!

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