Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

Upcoming events

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!

Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Thursday, May 29
An information session for the Backyard Farmers Program and a chance to meet with other garden enthusiasts. Do you have land or garden space but don't have the time or skills to grow food? Are you curious about gardening…

Columbia Lake Weed Pull

Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks around the East side of Columbia Lake, hunting for invasive species like knapweed to pull…

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...

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.

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! 

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!