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 this watershed that connects us.
Our desire is that all citizens are knowledgeable about the Columbia River watershed. In 2018, we launched the Columbia River Field School, a 15-day summer field course for students focused on a youth education and engagement around watershed issues. In 2021, we released Teach the Columbia: a curriculum package that makes CRFS topics accessible to classroom educators. In 2024, we invited government and community leaders to gather with Field School alumni to share knowledge and find connection through this important topic.
Now we are opening up the opportunity to anyone and everyone interested in learning more. This September, we’ll gather and explore along the Columbia River through two field tours designed around interactive learning.
‘Upper Columbia’ (upstream and downstream of Revelstoke): Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7
- Camping at Blanket Creek Provincial Park on the shore of the Upper Arrow Lakes Reservoir
- Detailed itinerary forthcoming
‘Lower Columbia’ (upstream and downstream of Castlegar): Saturday, September 27 – Monday, September 29
- Camping at Syringa Creek Provincial Park on the shore of the Lower Arrow Lakes Reservoir
- Detailed itinerary forthcoming
To register, please fill out this short application form. We will get back to you very shortly.
We hope to recruit a diverse mix of 20-25 people per course.
- Are you a local leader hoping to gather knowledge to better serve your community?
- Are you an educator connecting learners with current events?
- Are you a young person interested in the future of your home?
- Are you an artist or a writer engaging creatively with the place you live?
- Are you a natural resource professional keen to engage with local issues?
- Or do you just want to learn more about what’s going on in your own backyard?
If so, we want you to join us and add your perspective to our collective learning!
Cost: Early bird rate (apply by Sunday, July 6th): $450. Late registration: $550.
This programming is made possible by the Real Estate Foundation of BC and other generous donors. To help cover a minor portion of trip costs, we ask that participants pay a course fee. All food for the trip will be provided. Financial aid is available; please request financial support in the application form.
