Teach the Columbia Field Course

Teach the Columbia Field Course

Upcoming events

Earth Day Community Clean-up!

Golden
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at Reflection Lake for a community clean-up and potluck dinner! This annual event is back! Started decades ago by the late Ellen Zimmerman, this has been a popular and fun way to celebrate Earth Day in Golden…

Co-Community Cleanup 2025

Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.

Community Cleanup for Earth Week

Invermere
Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop it off at the cleanup station at Kinsmen Beach for a chance to win great…

Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Monday, April 28
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this April 28. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day! We’ll spend the morning…

Turtle Tales

Thursday, May 1
Join Turtle Conservation Revelstoke for an evening dedicated to Western Painted Turtles! With presentations from local biologists and conservationists, learn about local conservation efforts and how everyone can help protect these amazing animals. Admission by donation - there will be door…

Kimberley Cranbrook AGM

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, May 6
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for a stellar evening of inspiration and connection! The evening will commence with Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life, a short journey through the universe with hobby astronomer Jamie Levine and photographer Janice Strong…

Creston Valley Bird Festival

Creston Valley
May 9 - May 12
Celebrate the Spring Migration in the Creston Valley! Join us for the 2025 Bird Festival. Registration at: https://wildsight.ca/branches/creston-valley/birdfest/registration/

EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale

Elk Valley
May 17 - May 18
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on May 17th and 18th from 10am to 2pm. This is your chance to: Swap seedlings with fellow…

Claws, paws, & jaws: Resources for teaching about wildlife

Regional
Tuesday, May 20
Join Wildsight educators Dave Quinn & Jill Jennings for an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of carnivores and omnivores to life! We will ‘pounce’ into our brand new resource: Claws, Paws & Jaws Predator Learning Kit…

Community Yard Sale 2025

Elk Valley
Saturday, May 24
Join us for Fernie's biggest yard sale of the year, on Saturday, May 24 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm!

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…

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…

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...

Teach the Columbia Field Course

Regional
September 12 - September 14
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!