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!
Cress Creek Trail Community Weed Pull
Join our friends at the Shuswap Naturalists Club and the Shuswap Trail Alliance for a hands-on stewardship event in Salmon Arm! We will meet at 10:00 AM and remove invasive Himalayan Balsam and Greater Celandine from the riparian areas along the trail. Bring a friend who likes to protect our urban parks!
When & Where
- Wednesday, August 12th
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Cress Creek Trail, Salmon Arm
- Meet at the northwestern trailhead, located on the corner of 24th Ave NE and Lakeshore Road NE
What to Expect
- Gloves and tools provided
- No experience necessary
- Snacks and refreshments provided
Please RSVP for this event by emailing us at info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org or by using the Facebook Event page!
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).
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!
Aquatic Invasive Species Pop-Up, Salmon Arm Peace Park Wharf
- Thursday, August 13th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Revy Paddle Fest, Revelstoke
- Saturday, August 15th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, September 20th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Salute to the Sockeye, Tsútswecw Provincial Park
- October 15th – 17th and 22nd – 24th
Sorrento Village Farmers Market
1240 Trans-Canada Hwy, Sorrento, BC
- Saturday, August 1st, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market
Ross Street Plaza, Salmon Arm, BC
- Saturday, August 8th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Revelstoke Local Food Initiatives’ Farmers Market
First Street, downtown Revelstoke, BC
- Saturday, August 29th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM