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Columbia River Field School

Applications are now closed for the 2026 field school. Thank you for your interest! 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, present and future.

Info Session: Summit Screening and end-of-summer festival

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 16

Our biggest fundraiser of the year just got bigger. Join Sparta Humphreys at the Kimberley Independent School on June 16 at 7 p.m. for an inside look at this year's Summit Screening and a new festival growing around it.

Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser

Elk Valley
Saturday, July 11

Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore designated display gardens at your own pace 12PM - 1PM Lunchtime presentation on sustainable garden practices…

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Regional
July 4 - July 18

Go Wild!

Regional
August 2 - August 7

Go Wild! challenges youth 14-18 on 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…

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp 2026

Golden
June 29 - August 21

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Camp Odyssey 2026

Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 6 - August 28

Gear up for summer of adventures—Camp Odyssey is back! During this nature-based summer day camp, kids spend their days outdoors, hiking, exploring, gardening, learning wilderness survival skills, making crafts, playing games, and more.

Kimberley Farmers’ Market

Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 18 - September 17

Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food are all served up in downtown Kimberley every week during the summer season!

Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture

Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

Creston Nectar Network

Creston Valley
April 25 - September 30

Be a Creston Nectar Network Pollinator Pal!

Plant-based potlucks

Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 13 - November 14

We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!

Latest News

Wildsight's Graeme Lee Rowlands recognized for watershed education leadership
June 4
Last month, Wildsight's Graeme Lee Rowlands was recognized for his outstanding work in the field of environmental education with an Award of Excellence from…
The growing threat of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia Basin
May 28
What you can do as an individual to keep aquatic invasives from wreaking havoc on our fish, ecosystems, and water-based recreation here in the Columbia basin.
After the paddle: Dix urges field school alumni to speak up for the basin
May 22
Alumni from Wildsight's Columbia River Field School (CRFS) are uniquely positioned in discussions around the Columbia River and should use their voice to speak…
Where mountains once stood
May 14
Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.
The billion-dollar blind spot in BC's mine cleanup system
May 6
British Columbia’s mine cleanup policy is built on a simple principle: companies should pay to clean up the environmental damage they cause. But as mining projects expand and pollution risks grow, an important question remain

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