Columbia River Conversations

Columbia River Conversations

Upcoming 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…

Wildlife Friendly Fencing: Barbed Wire Removal Work Bee

Creston Valley
Saturday, September 13
Join us to remove derelict barbed wire to help protect wildlife! 📅 Date: Saturday, September 13th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Behind King’s Church, Wynndel Road, Wynndel We hope you can join us to tackle this large project.

Nature Walk: Thompson Pack Trail

Creston Valley
Sunday, September 14
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley. Come out to learn about the ecology of the Creston Valley and have fun! Join us for a special guided nature walk on the…

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…

Harvest dinner

Elk Valley
Wednesday, September 17
Show off your 2025 garden feats at our free Harvest Dinner in the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with catered appetizers and dessert by Fernie Catering Co.

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!

Wildsight Golden Bear Festival 2025

Golden
Sunday, September 21
Join us for Wildsight Golden’s 3rd Annual Bear Festival, a fun day of learning how to KEEP BEARS WILD! We will hear from bear experts including a local conservation officer, bear guide, WildSafeBC and The Grizzly Bear Refuge.

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
These events are currently full. However, you can still apply to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a journey into the heart of the Columbia River watershed alongside others who care deeply about our shared future.

Apple Capture: Pick & Press Events

Kimberley & Cranbrook
August 26 - October 18
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! 

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.