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Columbia River Conversations

Columbia River Conversations

Regional
September 5 - September 29
Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River treaty, reintroduce ocean-going salmon, and reshape dam operations, now is the time to understand the issues and impacts of…

Upcoming events

Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Work Bee

Creston Valley
Saturday, July 12
Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Work Bee – July 12 @ 9 AM Location: 5539–5553 Elsie Holmes Road, Wynndel (along the quarry side) Old, derelict fences can be a serious hazard to wildlife - blocking migration, cutting off access to food and water, and…

Webinar — Old growth logging and caribou in the Revelstoke area

Revelstoke, Regional
Monday, July 14
Join Wildsight Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen and Wildsight Revelstoke's Reanne Harvey to learn about the old growth logging still occurring north of Revelstoke — and explore what it means for our local caribou.

Marysville Eco Park Invasive Species Weed Pull

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Friday, July 18
Join us at the Marysville Eco Park for a community weed pull Help protect native plants and improve habitat by removing invasive species from this beautiful creekside park. No experience needed. Bring your own gloves, tools, snacks, and water if…

Let’s go hiking – with kids!

Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running another 'intro to hiking with kids' hike this summer, for families with kids around 3…

Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Castlegar & Rossland

Regional
July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like. Bring loppers and gloves if you have them, and be prepared to get dirty.

Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Nelson

July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like. Bring loppers and gloves if you have them, and be prepared to get dirty.

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…

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…

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.

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
Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River…

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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Latest News

  • Wildsight invites Columbia Basin residents to join educational field tours this fall

    June 26
    This September, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field…
  • Thousands of hectares of old growth, caribou habitat under threat

    June 25
    Wildsight, Stand.earth and Wilderness Committee are calling for urgent action as new research sounds the alarm on imminent danger to southernmost caribou from logging.
  • Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

    June 24
    How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can…
  • From forest waste to farm resource

    June 23
    The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on…
  • From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

    June 17
    Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93…
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