Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

It's little more than a ski lift and a couple of runs, but the Salmo Ski Hill is a treasured local gem. Run by a small and dedicated volunteer board, the ski hill has operated for decades on a leased parcel of crown land and attracts summer and winter recreationists to its slopes. Unfortunately, without appropriate forestry management, this…

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Wildsight Creston Valley Branch is launching a pilot project to look at how animals are moving in the Creston Valley, and the health of riparian areas. Creston is a biodiversity hotspot in BC and in Canada, and has a number…

Ways to Support Local After the Kimberley Farmers’ Market

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Teaching the Columbia

September 29, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

It was the last evening of our four-day, three-night adventure. Peaceful calm was in camp as chores were wrapping up, bellies full from dinner. Comfortable chatter from people that started as strangers, but were leaving as friends, could…

YCC at work in Kimberley Nature Park

September 29, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

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Mountain-top moments: Girls* on Ice

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"I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. These 12 days are some of the best in my life, and the memories and teachings I gained will support me for years to come." - Kootenay Girls* on Ice participant…

Little Brown Myotis found on Common Burdock burs

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Change lives, change the world

September 28, 2022 by Jill Jennings

UPDATE A dedicated environmental education champion, Keefer Ecological Services, and a second anonymous donor have stepped up to match your donation for environmental education, up to $3,500! That means your gift will be doubled, giving twice as many of…

Youth Climate Corps opens eyes to conservation careers

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Agroforestry: Food, forest, and fire

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Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

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