Join us in protecting our local ecosystems! Our events calendar is packed with opportunities to get involved—from hands-on weed pulls and educational workshops to community markets, engaging presentations, and fun outreach events. Whether you’re passionate about invasive species, curious to learn more, or just looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community and the land, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s coming up and get involved!
BC Rivers Day Celebration
Join Salmon Arm and Kamloops NatureKids BC Clubs for a free event on invasive species removal, native replanting, and learning about salmon! Free trees will be available to take home and plant!
On Sunday, September 27th from 1 to 4pm, meet at the Adams River Salmon Society cabin at Tsútswecw Provincial Park.
Bring weather appropriate clothing and your ambition for protecting natural spaces! Tools and gloves will be provided.
Reconcili-Action
Reconcili-ActionJoin the Neskonlith Indian Band and Sxweteméllp Outdoor Learning Foundation for meaningful action on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will be supporting Indigenous land-based learning and revitalization by removing the invasive Virginia Creeper from trail edges to leave space for and re-introduce native species.
The weed pull will occur on Wednesday, September 30th from 1 to 4pm at the Sxweteméllp Village, 3277 – 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm. At 4pm, Louis Thomas will present a few words.
All ages are welcome, no experience necessary! Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided; plus prizes!
Thanksgiving Back in Revelstoke: Riparian Weed & Rainforest Hike with Wildsight Revelstoke
Support restoration and conservation! Join a speed weed to remove invasive plants on the Greenbelt. Help us remove invasive plants by digging, pulling, snipping, and bagging of plant material. After that we’ll support local conservation by conducting a BioBlitz while on an interpretative rainforest walk (under 5km). Update: All projects have been filled! Please sign up to be notified of future projects.
When & Where
- Saturday, October 3rd
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Kovach Park, Revelstoke
What to Expect
- All ages welcome, no experience necessary
- Drinks and snacks provided
- Prizes available to be won!
- Lasting sense of accomplishment for protecting our natural spaces
Farmers Markets and Pop-Ups
Come and find us at the following markets, events, and outreach pop-ups in the Columbia-Shuswap region!
Salute to the Sockeye, Tsútswecw Provincial Park
- October 15th – 17th and 22nd – 24th