Nature

Talking with Animals Invermere event

The Talking with Animals Invermere event at Wilmer Community Hall is an opportunity to hear adventurer Jon Turk talk about his adventures with wild creatures. A Wildsight presentation.

Windermere Valley Museum summer children’s program 2017

The summer children’s program at the Windermere Valley Museum is a fun weekly kid’s program for ages 6 to 10 years. Space is limited so please register early!

Art & Garden Tour- enjoy summer at its best!

‘Bloom Where You are Planted’ is the theme of this Art & Garden Tour, fundraiser for the Kimberley Kaleidoscope. Watch artists at work in beautiful local gardens.

Celebrate National Fishing Week!

Celebrate National Fishing Week by taking the family fishing! On July 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th, you don’t need a fishing license go fishing in the Columbia Valley.

Wild Nature Tours: ‘Flycatchers to Nutcrackers’

Take a walk on the WILD side with the Wild Nature Tour event ‘Flycatchers to Nutcrackers: A Birding Adventure’ with Cam Gillies. Book now!

‘Weaving from the Wild’ workshop

At this Weaving from the Wild workshop Shuswap elder Verna Stevens invites you to explore your creativity as you learn to weave a basket from ponderosa pine needles.

Ursus & Us: Bear Awareness Day in Invermere

‘Ursus and Us’ is a FREE Bear Awareness Day event, reminding us that bears are a natural part of living in the Columbia Valley. Pothole Park, Invermere.

Meditations with Nature

Meditations with Nature is a deeply fulfilling, contemplative way of relating with nature, building presence & connection with yourself & nature. Register now and join us.

“Bee” Creative Young Artist Workshop

Hey kids 5 and over! Let’s ‘Bee Creative’ together at a Wildsight Invermere workshop. Learn all about bees and how to make a beehive at the Upper Ranch.

Earth Day film and Wildsight AGM

Wildsight Invermere is hosting an Earth Day film and AGM at the Wilmer Community Hall to celebrate the annual world-wide event. Admission to the film is by donation.

Wildsight Presents the documentary ‘Trophy’

The documentary ‘Trophy’ asks, “Can we truly justify killing bears for sport?” Watch the film, then participate in a discussion to follow. Hosted by Wildsight Invermere.

“Trek in Iceland’s Highlands” – Janice Strong Presentation

Trek in Iceland’s highlands with East Kootenay author and outdoor photographer Janice Strong. Join us for this amazing slide presentation at Centre 64 in Kimberley BC.

Barbour Rock Trails Open House

Barbour Rock Trails open houses are being held to give the public an opportunity to be fully informed about the proposed project. Everyone is urged to attend

Hobnails and Hemp Rope: Film

Hobnails & Hemp Rope is thrilling, true adventure documentary. Four amateur climbers undertook on its 100th anniversary, to repeat Conrad Kain’s historic climb of the Bugaboo Spire.

Wildsight hosts author Briony Penn book event

The Briony Penn book event, hosted by Wildsight, combines a Thursday evening presentation by the award-winning author and a nature walk at Lake Enid on Saturday.

EKISC Open House Fall Series

Find out what the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) is doing to keep your community free of invasive plant and aquatic species. Everyone’s invited to attend. Join us.

Toonie Tuesday ‘Bike or Run!’ event

Run, bike or both along the Johnson Trail at Lake Lillian for some great exercise and fun with friends in the great outdoors. Memberships available at the trail.

Gateway to Nature Hike

The Gateway to Nature Hike is a 2.5-hour guided hike in Kimberley Nature Park. Enjoy and learn to respect nature as you learn about its diverse bio-systems.

Toonie Tuesday ‘Bike or Run!’ event

Walk, run or bike along the Kloosifier Trail for August’s Toonie Tuesday. It’s a fun event. Go solo or get a team of friends together!

‘Species at Risk’ traveling exhibition

Visit the ‘Species at Risk’ mobile museum exhibit when it stops in Invermere. It’s fun! and it’s educational! Mark this must-see event on your calendar. Be there!

Wild Nature Tours: Wetland Wonders

Let’s explore the wonders of the Columbia Wetlands together on a family walk with Dr. Suzanne Bayley, Emeritus Professor of Ecology at the U of A.

Wild Nature Tours: Fairmont Family Walk

The Wild Nature Tours Family Walk in Fairmont is a great opportunity for families with young children to connect with nature together on a playful adventure.

KNP Junior Naturalist Program

Kids bored this summer? Sign them up for the Junior Naturalist Program at the Redstreak Campground. It’s a fun summertime experience for kids 6 – 12 years.

Kootenay Trout Hatchery

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Take the kids for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kootenay Trout Hatchery which stocks 150 lakes each year. Kids learn to catch and release in the Children’s Fishing Pond.

‘Wild Moments’ Jim Lawrence exhibit

The Jim Lawrence exhibit ‘Wild Moments’ offers a rare and profoundly moving glimpse into the very souls of the animals that inhabit endangered ecosystems.

Sunday Hikes & Yoga with Pamela

Sunday hikes & yoga! Everyone’s welcome to join us each week in April. Different location every time. Come with us for some serious exercise in the fresh air.

Westside Legacy Trail Open House

Wondering what the Westide Legacy Trail excitement is all about? Come to the open house. Find out how it could be important to you and your family.

Community Groups Nature & Environment Parks

Friends of Kootenay National Park

June 28, 2015April 25, 2022 localwriter 5877 Views 0 Comments Nature, Parks, Wildlife

Friends of Kootenay National Park is dedicated to the protection, education and understanding of the park’s cultural and natural history through research, events, camps, books, etc.