Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

Upcoming events

Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser

Elk Valley
Saturday, July 11
Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore designated display gardens at your own pace 12PM - 1PM Lunchtime presentation on sustainable garden practices…

Invasive-free wildflower seed bomb workshop

Thursday, July 16
Drop in for this kid-friendly workshop and make seed bombs with non-invasive wildflowers. While making your own seed bombs, learn more about how we can reduce invasive species in our own backyards.

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…

Golden’s 17th Annual Community Weed Pull

Golden
Saturday, July 18
Summer is here, and it's time once again for our Annual Community Weed Pull Event! With support from the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, we will be hosting the 17th Annual Community Weed Pull event on July 18 from…

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

Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 18 - September 17
Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food are all served up in downtown Kimberley every week during the summer season!

Stillpoint Festival

Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 17 - 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.

Plant-based potlucks

Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 11 - 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!