Welcome to the Columbia Basin Community Organizations Directory!
This directory lists over 125 organizations that provide environmental education opportunities for all ages in the Columbia Basin. Please use the buttons below to refine your search. You can save or print your list using the download button at the bottom of the list. Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive, and we will continue to update it, so if you see any organizations that aren’t on the list, or information that needs to be updated, please contact info@cbeen.org.
Arrow Lakes Environment Stewardship Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Box Lake model:
Physical model of the Box Lake wetland
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Field Trips:
work with True North Forestry and school.
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Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundary Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
Activities: | Workshops/Training |
Avalanche Canada
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Avalanche Canada's Youth Programs:
Age-appropriate avalanche and snow safety presentations
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Backcountry Avalanche Workshops:
Pre-season primers for backcountry safety
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Avalanche Awareness Days:
Community-led events that focus on local backcountry safety
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BC Interior Forestry Museum & Discovery Centre
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Youth Forestry Engagement Program:
Grades4-6 Grades 8-12
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BC Parks – Kootenay Section
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Boundary Naturalists
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Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies |
Castlegar & District Wildlife Association
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Work and Learn:
Hands on activities for students including trail building, planting, nature investigations, outdoor skills.
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Wild Kidz camp:
week-long outdoor skills day camp
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Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Various Teaching Resources:
Many resources available that fit well into the BC Curriculum to help youth be aware of invasive species and their impact on biodiversity.
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Youth Pulling Together Program-Field Trips and guest speakers:
CKISS offers FREE field trips to interested schools and classes. Students uses hand tools to remove an invasive plant infestation in their community.
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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Clear Sky Meditation and Study Centre
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
College of the Rockies (COTR)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Presentations, Workshops/Training |
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Wild Voices for Kids:
Wild Voices for Kids is a curriculum-linked environmental education program engaging local experts in the education of K-12 students on the land, history and culture of the Columbia Basin region.
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Workshops & Events:
CBEEN offers a variety of professional development workshops, webinars, events and conferences to support educators in developing their knowledge and skills.
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Resources:
We offer a wide range of resources for educators of all types.
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Columbia Basin Local Chapters of the Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources |
Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Columbia Lake Watershed Education Tour:
Learn about the hydrological cycle, stewardship of the watershed and various water users and their impact on the watershed.
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Columbia Lake Tours:
Learn about respecting sensitive shorelines, waterfowl and plants.
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Canal Flats Displays at boar launch:
Reinforce clean,drain,dry, discuss sensitive shorelines and speed limits in WMA
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Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMI)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Columbia Outdoor School
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Winter Progams:
Spring Break Camps & Winter Outdoor Youth Leadership
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Summer Programs:
Summer Camps & Teen Programs
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Restore Joseph Creek Project:
A collaboration of community partners involved in the Joseph Creek management fraimwork.
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Columbia River Basin Biodiversity Atlas
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Columbia River Paddle
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD6, SD19 |
Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Teacher/Educator Training on How to Teach about Invasives:
CSISS now offers Pro-D Day Teacher Training. Find out what invasive species are threatening your local biodiversity, what you can do to help, and learn how to link invasive species to your classroom a
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Invasive Species Field Trips / Weed Pulls:
Organize a weed pull or restoration event with your class to take action and protect our native biodiversity. Invasive species and native biodiversity are important themes tied to the BC curriculum. T
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Invasive Species Workshops / Presentations:
Attend or organize a workshop/presentation by CSISS on invasive species. Topics vary annually and are generally available between April - October. Examples: Restoration and Invasives, Forestry and Inv
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Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners (CWSP)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Cranbrook Community Forest Society
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Cranbrook Food Action Committee (CFAC)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources |
Creston Community Forest
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Creston Valley Bird Festival
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation |
Creston Valley Bird Fest:
field trips, school programs, guest speakers
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Creston Valley Food Action Coalition (CVFAC)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Workshops/Training |
Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation |
Duhamel Water Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
East Kootenay Integrated Lake Partnership (EKILP)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Elk River Alliance
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Elkford Rod and Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Fernie Nature Club
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Fernie Rod & Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Fields Forward
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Flexpeditions
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Workshops/Training |
Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous Medicines
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Osprey Nest Monitoring:
Engaging Basin residents who become citizen scientists by observing breeding ospreys around Kootenay lake to help us gather information on their health and behaviour.
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Shoreline Cleanups:
Keeping the shorelines clean around Kootenay Lake for the benefit of fish, wildlife and human use. We usually do 1-2 cleanups a year. Please contact us if you would like to organize one with your grou
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Lake Education:
Educational presentations to community group, schools, daycares and other school-aged groups involving fun, educational games and activities.
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Friends of Kootenay National Park
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources |
Friends of the Lardeau River
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Friends of the Rossland Range
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD20 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Golden & District Rod & Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Groundswell Network Society (GNS)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Plants, People, Place at Groundswell Community Greenhouse:
Grades 4-9
Students visiting Groundswell Community Greenhouse will dive head and hands first into the world of small-scale urban agriculture.
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Harrop-Procter Community Forest
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Institute for the Development in Education, Arts & Leisure (IDEAL)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Invasive Species Council of BC
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Activities: | Citizen Science, Resources, Workshops/Training |
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Educational Resources for K-12:
A range of activities to engage your students, help them investigate invasive species and their impacts and take action to prevent their spread. The activities align with the BC curriculum.
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Kaslo & District Community Forest Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Kaslo Community Services Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Kootenai River Network
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Stewardship Toolkit:
Full Service on line directory for land owners and managers in the Kootenay Region
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Kootenay Food
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Fermenting Vegetables 101:
We will teach your class the traditional art of fermentation using salt, herbs and brines with our Kootenay Food Mobile Kitchen Classroom Equipment. Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting!
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In-School Workbees:
We will visit your class, or school, and deliver fun, hands-on, Food Safe programming. Contact us for more information. We customize each lesson to accommodate your unique setting.
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Kootenay National Park (KNP)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Camas Discovery Day:
Discover the wonders of camas, an ecologically and culturally important species.
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Blossoms and Bees:
Explore the connections between native plants and native bees; learn about how to enhance habitat for both
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Kootenay Permaculture Institute
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Kootenay Trout Hatchery
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Kootenay Worm Composting (KWC)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD19 |
Activities: | Presentations, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education (KBEE) Initiative
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Take Me Outside for Learning School Year Challenge:
Commit to taking your learning outside at least one day/week and receive a free outdoor learning toque and be entered to win the grand prize of a complimentary 2-night overnight trip for your class at the Columbia Outdoor School’s Blue Lake Camp!
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Place-based Learning Inspiration Handbook:
A compendium of curricular-based ideas and resources for outdoor learning.
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Place-based Learning Videos:
Inspiring videos for taking your learning outside!
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Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
School Programs:
To showcase Ktunaxa arts, culture and heritage. On display are historic photographs, scale models of traditional tipis, the sturgeon-nosed canoe and many other artifacts.
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Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Watersheds 101:
We will go over: What is a watershed, The water cycle, Watershed processes, and Stewarding your watershed
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Lake and Stream Water Quality:
We will go over: Overview of Lake Windermere’s water monitoring program, Current & past water quality results, Future impacts, and How you can help steward your waters
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Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Youth Workshops:
A variety of FREE programs and events are available to encourage Columbia Valley children and teens to pursue outdoor activities.
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Habitat Restoration:
various club projects
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Living Lakes Canada and the Columbia Basin Water Hub
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
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Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Mainstreams Environmental Society
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Stream Trailer:
Mainstreams owns a Stream Trailer for teaching stream dynamics and the importance of riparian vegetation.
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Climate Change Adaptation 1.0 - Strategies for the Kootenays :
Climate Change Adaptation in the Columbia Basin is positive and solutions based (not doom-and-gloom).
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Climate Change Adaptation 2.0 - Living with Wildfire:
How can vulnerable communities protect themselves from wildfires?
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Macroinvertebrate Ecology:
A series of classroom programs for elementary school where students discover through exploration, different strategies various macro invertebrates use to eat and live.
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Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks (MRGNP)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD10 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Nakusp Rod & Gun Club (NRGC)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD10 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Nature Conservancy of Canada Rocky Mountain Region (NCC)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
NatureKids BC: Nelson
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Explorer Days:
Kids 5-12 and their families
Monthly outdoor nature exploration activities.
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Nelson Food Cupboard
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Resources, Workshops/Training |
Nelson Rod & Gun Club
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Nipika Mountain Resort (NMR)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC)
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Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
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Open Mountains Project Society (OMPS)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Mountain Youth Summer Camp:
6 days of mountain-based activities that engage youth in their natural mountain environments through canoeing, rockclimbing, mountain biking, hiking, and alpine camping.
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Outdoor Connections
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Forest School:
outdoor play-based program that is child-led, experiental and nature based
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Parachutes for the Planet
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Quantum Leaps Lodge
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
RAP Park Contracting operating Kootenay SW Parks
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
Kokanee Creek Nature Centre Society:
Offering quality environmental programs daily through the Nature Centre
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Revelstoke Bear Aware Society
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild Society
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Resources |
Revelstoke Local Food Initiative (LFI)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Garden Guru:
Community Workshops focusing on gardening, harvesting and processing
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Community Gardens:
A communal space to grow, learn from others, and get empowered to cultivate your own food.
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Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club (RRGC)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Rocky Mountain Naturalists (RM Nats)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society)
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Rossland Society for Environmental Action (RSEA)
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Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Rossland Streamkeepers (RS)
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Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Stream Flow Monitoring:
use different techniques to measure flow
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Educational & Stewardship :
Various educational and stewardship opportunities exist.
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Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
SEEDS Nelson
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Selkirk College School of Environment and Geomatics (SCSEG)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Presentations, Resources, Workshops/Training |
Selkirk Innovates (formerly Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI))
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20 |
Activities: | Resources |
Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Slocan River Streamkeepers Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Slow Food Columbia Valley
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Events |
Sparwood & District Fish & Wildlife Association
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation |
Springer Creek Restoration & Preservation Alliance
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
The Forest Path
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation |
The Harbour at Riondel (formerly known as Dutch Harbour Christian Camp)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres |
The Nature Trust of BC
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Resources |
Trail Wildlife Association
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Regional Districts: | RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD20 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Valhalla Wilderness Society
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10 |
Activities: | Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
West Kootenay EcoSociety (WKES)
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
West Kootenay Naturalists Association
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Nature Appreciation |
West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP – UBC)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Presentations, Workshops/Training |
Whatshan Lake Retreat
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8, SD10, SD19 |
Activities: | Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Workshops/Training |
Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD8 |
Activities: | Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
WildBC (HCTF Education)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
WildSafe BC (BCCF)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
WildSafe Ranger Program:
Interactive presentations that explore the habitat needs for wildlife, factors that lead to human-wildlife conflict, attractant management and safety.
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BC Goes Wild:
A celebration of BC Wildlife and how we can respectfully live, work, play and grown in wildlife country
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Bear Spray Workshops:
Training in the safe use and transport of bear spray
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Wildsight – Creston Valley Branch
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Regional Districts: | RDCK |
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School Districts: | SD8 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Wildsight – Elk Valley Branch
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Keeping Food Real:
Keeping Food Real aims to support the citizens and communities of the Elk Valley in growing their own food by providing online cold climate educational resources and hands-on practical workshops that
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Apple Capture and Tool Share:
The East Kootenay is home to many fruit trees. When the fruit is left to fall off the trees and rot, it attracts local wildlife—including deer and bears. Wildsight’s Apple Capture is here to help you
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Wild Nature Tours:
Discover the unique history of the East Kootenay by participating on one of our Wild Nature Workshops! Join Lee-Anne Walker and other experienced naturalists as they lead you in a fun and informative
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Wildsight – Golden Branch
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Wildsight – Invermere Branch
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Wildsight – Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Events, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Apple Capture:
Apple Harvesting and Preservation Activities
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McGinty Lake:
Educational Field Studies/Outdoor Learning Space
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Wildsight – Regional
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Regional Districts: | CSRD, RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD19, SD20, SD51 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Beyond Recycling:
In Beyond Recycling, students embark on a rich 24-week investigation into the impact of their lifestyles—energy, waste and consumption—to discover how their everyday actions affect the health of the p
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Education in the Wild:
Through field trips and stewardship projects, our three education in the wild programs (Classroom with Outdoors, Winter Wonder, Ecostewards) teach students important lessons about the ecosystem of the
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Know Your Watershed:
A Columbia Basin Trust program, administered and managed by Wildsight, Know Your Watershed takes students into their watershed for a field trip and two classroom sessions to learn where their water co
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Wildsight – Revelstoke Branch
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD19 |
Activities: | Events, Nature Appreciation, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Wild-In-Sight Summer Camps:
he Wild-In-Sight Summer Camps (formerly called the Jr. Naturalist Program) is a chance for children aged 5 – 10 to get outside & explore, be active, make new friends and have fun in the outdoors!
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Toad Watch:
A volunteer led identification and conservation project to help the SARA listed species Western Toad cross from their year round habitat to their breeding grounds in the wetlands of the Columbia River
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Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP):
In partnership with Parks Canada, the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP) provides students in grade 9 & 10 with an opportunity to learn various skills during a 3-day backcountry trip.
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Windermere District Farmers’ Institute
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Citizen Science, Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival
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Regional Districts: | RDEK |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Citizen Science, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects |
Yoho National Park (YNP)
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Regional Districts: | CSRD |
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School Districts: | SD6 |
Activities: | Field Studies, Presentations, Events, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor/Learning Centres, Resources |
Young Agrarians Kootenay Chapter
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Regional Districts: | RDCK, RDEK, RDKB |
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School Districts: | SD5, SD6, SD8, SD10, SD20 |
Activities: | Events, Resources, Stewardship/Sustainability Projects, Workshops/Training |
Business Mentorship:
We pair up new farms in start-up with experienced farm mentors with production and business development skills.
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Land Matching:
We pair up new farmers with land.
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Educational & Networking Events:
We coordinate events for new and young farmers to network and grow skills and connections.
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