Join seasoned birder, hiker, photographer, and naturalist Lyle Grisedale and his expert birding companion Brian Wesley for an exciting birding adventure in the scenic Skookumchuck area, nestled along the Kootenay River Valley.  This event will...

Rise and shine for a serene morning of birding at Fairmont Hot Springs’ Riverside Golf Course with Randy Hopkins and Shelagh Wrazej! Glide through the course on golf carts, spotting...

Join Catriona Leven for an insightful walk along Brisco Road, a vital wildlife area within the Columbia Wetlands. As one of Catriona’s key study sites, these wetlands offer a unique opportunity to observe a variety of waterbirds while...

Join David Gibson for an adventurous exploration of Fairmont Meadows, a thriving wetland habitat where over 150 bird species have been recorded. This immersive outing takes you along the Columbia...

Join Steve Pratt and Greg Scott for a relaxed birding walk through the Wilmer Wildlife Sanctuary (Ritchie’s Point), a diverse habitat where wetlands, grasslands, and Douglas Fir forests come together to support a rich variety of bird...

Join the Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) and Colin Cartwright for two guided short walks by the shores of Columbia Lake with a lunch break in between. We will explore...

Join Lana Banham and Garth Ludwig on a tour of their farm and greenhouses and learn about how the land and productivity has transformed since 2018. After the walk, they...

Join Chris Skinner for an engaging luncheon presentation as he shares captivating stories from the North, inviting guests on a powerful journey into Canada’s Arctic. Through striking imagery and personal...

Take a gentle, unhurried walk through the tranquil beauty of Radius Retreat, where nature’s embrace encourages relaxation, clarity, and renewal. This 3.5 hour experience is designed for all ability levels....

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

Experience the serene Columbia River - join our expert guides for an unforgettable paddle from Invermere to Radium Hot Springs, winding your way downstream for 17km through one of North...

Join Mara Nelson for a meaningful journey through the landscape, guided by language and tradition. As we walk along the ribs of Yawunik, also known as the Hoodoos, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty...

In alignment with this year’s Wings Over the Rockies theme, Adventures in Nature, join Bryon Benn for an insightful exploration of grizzly bear habitat and behavior. Learn what these iconic...

Join us at Copper Point Resort for our Festival Kick Off Social! Enjoy complimentary delicious food samplings while mingling with fellow festival participants and Board members in a warm and...

His adventures in nature have taken him from childhood adventures in the Columbia Valley to tropical jungles as the co-owner of Canada's largest birding tour company, Eagle-Eye Tours. In this...

Join Georgie West, a dedicated Bat Ambassador, for a fascinating evening under the stars, where you'll observe and count bats as they emerge from their roosts. This hands-on experience is part of the Kootenay...

Join Brian Wesley and Bob Littlejohns for an engaging birding experience just north of Edgewater, BC. This 5 km walk follows mostly flat terrain, winding along old logging roads and trails that meander through...

Join Dianne Cooper and Randy Harris for a guided walk and drive through the open range of the Skookumchuck Prairie Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), a critical habitat for Long-Billed Curlews, Lewis’s Woodpeckers, and other grassland species. Once historically...

Join Cam Gillies from Eagle-Eye Tours for an unforgettable birding adventure through the diverse habitats of the Fairmont Meadows area. As we explore lush wetlands and vibrant riparian forests, we'll be on...

Embark on a scenic drive with stops on the road to Panorama. Join Doug Yukes in the exciting quest to uncover the elusive diving birds along a spirited mountain creek....

Unleash your creativity in a fun and inspiring watercolor workshop with artist-in-progress Lori Baugh Littlejohns! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, Lori will guide you step by step...

Have you ever wondered how coffee is transformed from a green bean into the deep and delicious drink you know and love? In this tour and tasting session, you will...

The Columbia River Wetlands are shaped and sustained by countless rivers, creeks, and springs, each telling a story of time, change, and natural forces. One such waterway is Bugaboo Creek, which flows eastward from the...

Join us for a luncheon presentation with Jenny Feick. Enjoy hearing memories and seeing photos that reveal how the concept and route for Canada’s Great Divide Trail began. While the talk...

Our 1.5-hour Voyageur Canoe Adventure is a front-row seat to one of North America’s most vital natural highways. As a key stop for 250 migrating species, these wetlands support up...

Join Don Delaney and his sister, Kathleen Mpulubusi, for an enriching walk-and-talk focused on the fascinating birdlife and diverse flora of the marshlands and lakeside habitats around Lake Enid. As you stroll through serene...

Join forest health specialist Jakub Olesinski for a fascinating guided walk through the forests of Kootenay National Park, where you’ll uncover the hidden world of bark beetles, woodborers, and other...

Unleash your creativity in a fun and inspiring watercolor workshop with artist-in-progress Lori Baugh Littlejohns! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, Lori will guide you step by step...

Join Mara Nelson for a meaningful journey through the landscape, guided by language and tradition. As we walk along the ribs of Yawunik, also known as the Hoodoos, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty...

Step into a traditional Voyageur canoe and paddle to the very spot where history and geology collide. On this 1.5-hour guided adventure, we explore the Confluence of the Toby Creek...

Meet us after school at the library, where we will be making our own miniature rafts from corks and other materials, in a flotation experiment!  We will also have supplies...

Chirp & Chat – a Festival Social & Story Swap Connect with fellow festival-goers, swap stories, share photos, and relive your favorite moments from the festival day in a relaxed...

Join us for an intimate, visual journey through landscapes, encounters, and inner transformation. Through photographs and personal storytelling, Gila Melamed shares how time in nature, life on the open road,...

Rise and shine for a serene morning of birding at Fairmont Hot Springs’ Riverside Golf Course with Randy Hopkins and Shelagh Wrazej! Glide through the course on golf carts, spotting...

Join Ryan Bavin for a leisurely wander through the Columbia River Wetlands, camera in hand, as we immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature and capture its wonders through photography. As we explore this rich and diverse...

Embark on a scenic birding adventure with Brian Wesley and Monica Dragosz, both seasoned birders, as you explore the picturesque Columbia River Valley. This 3.5‐km walk takes you along charming farm roads and trails flanked by pastures,...

Embark on a scenic drive with stops on the road to Panorama. Join Doug Yukes in the exciting quest to uncover the elusive diving birds along a spirited mountain creek....

Join Rick Kubian, a retired Park Superintendent, for a guided ramble through the grassland ecosystem of Redstreak Bench, perched above Radium Hot Springs. This short, immersive walk offers a firsthand look at grassland restoration efforts, the habitat...

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

Join Alison Bell for an indoor workshop and learn how to carve lino blocks and print flags to display in your garden or patio.  You will be provided with templates...

Growing food is more than just a process—it’s an adventure, an exploration into the depths of the soil, and a deep connection with nature that reminds us of its vital role in our lives. Each...

Join Jennifer for a fun and interactive workshop, where you'll learn how to craft one of three beautiful wool birds using felting techniques. This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, offering a...

Join Lyle Grisedale, a seasoned birder, hiker, photographer, and naturalist, along with his expert birding companion, Brian Wesley, for a guided birding adventure along the lake shores of the upper Columbia Valley. This ever-popular outing offers a fantastic...

Experience the serene Columbia River - join our expert guides for an unforgettable paddle from Invermere to Radium Hot Springs, winding your way downstream for 17km through one of North...

Join Don Delaney and his sister, Kathleen Mpulubusi, for an enriching walk-and-talk focused on the fascinating birdlife and diverse flora of the marshlands and lakeside habitats around Lake Enid. As you stroll through serene...

Join Jon Bisset for an insightful walk along Sinclair Creek, where you'll learn about the importance of restoring native fish species and aquatic biodiversity in the Columbia River headwaters. Sinclair Creek, like many small...

Join Mara Nelson for a meaningful journey through the landscape, guided by language and tradition. As we walk along the ribs of Yawunik, also known as the Hoodoos, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty...

Chirp & Chat – a Festival Social & Story Swap Connect with fellow festival-goers, swap stories, share photos, and relive your favorite moments from the festival day in a relaxed and friendly setting. Enjoy...

Visit the Artym Gallery in Invermere, beside the outdoor “Rusty Moose” statue, for a special exhibition of birds, animals and landscape paintings by featured artist from Alberta, Andrew Kiss. Enjoy...

Following in this year’s theme of Adventures in Nature, this evening presentation with Andrea Petzold will inspire you to participate in more adventures. This presentation follows a hiking adventure that...

Join professional wildlife photographers Keltie and Stan Masters for a fun and immersive 3-Hour adventure into nature! This guided excursion will take you through Remove the following in brackets, as we'll be doing just 1...

Join Lyle Grisedale—an experienced birder, hiker, photographer, naturalist, and certified Hiking Guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides—for a guided exploration of one of the most unique landscapes in the upper Columbia...

Join Chris from Playwest Mountain Experiences on an unforgettable hike through the broad valley of Kootenay National Park, following the Kootenay River to the serene waters of Dog Lake. This hidden gem is home to an incredible variety...

Join John Zehnder for a guided tour of Zehnder Ranch, a stunning property that supports a diverse range of habitats and wildlife. As we walk through the hay fields, keep an eye out for Long-billed Curlews and...

Our 1.5-hour Voyageur Canoe Adventure is a front-row seat to one of North America’s most vital natural highways. As a key stop for 250 migrating species, these wetlands support up...

Join Brian Feeney and Christine Taylor, both Registered Forestry Technicians with Canfor, for an informative and engaging field experience as the group visits logged areas to explore how modern forestry is planned and...

Step into a traditional Voyageur canoe and paddle to the very spot where history and geology collide. On this 1.5-hour guided adventure, we explore the Confluence of the Toby Creek...

Hoot Hoot! Craft charming little owls out of clay, perched on a branch at Black Star Studios! This hands-on activity is a fun and creative way to bring these wise...

What does it really mean to follow a turtle? Join graduate researcher Serina Tourangeau as she takes you on an adventure into the wetlands during her luncheon presentation to explore the...

Create a stunning miniature landscape using polymer clay! Shape majestic mountains, a serene lake, and the natural beauty of the great outdoors in this fun and creative hands-on activity. Let...

This hands-on outdoor workshop is for anyone with a child in their life—parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers, and nature-lovers alike. Join experienced environmental educators Kristina and Gareth as they share their favourite field-tested, kid-approved activities that...

Discover the fascinating story written in stone on this engaging, hands-on geology experience exploring the ancient Purcell Rocks along the west side of the Rocky Mountain Thrust with Walter Benstead....

Join Monica Dragosz and Kristin Anderson for the afternoon to learn how to sharpen your senses and move through landscapes in a way that allows you to blend in and...

Join Andrea Petzold for an engaging introduction to the vibrant wildflowers of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains. As you stroll through picturesque flower meadows, you’ll take a closer look at...

Join us for a special film screening of the Art of Adventure. In 1957, two adventurous young men, driven by their love of nature, set out on a global expedition in...

There is nothing finer than a morning bird walk at Ritchie’s point! Gareth Thomson and Kristina Meakin will help you see as many birds as possible – and we’ll connect the...

Join Catriona Leven for an insightful walk at Radium Mill Pond, a vital wildlife area within the Columbia Wetlands. As one of Catriona’s key study sites, this pond offers a unique opportunity to observe...

Join Claude for this 2 km birding walk along gently undulating terrain traveling through meadows and mixed forest trails as we reach the Columbia Wetland and River overview.  With the...

Ducks, mergansers, geese, grebes, and more! Join Cam Gillies and Jody Allair and explore the valley’s prime watery habitats in search of both familiar favorites and unexpected surprises. From high-quality species to...

Discover the fascinating story written in stone on this engaging, hands-on geology experience exploring the ancient Purcell Rocks along the west side of the Rocky Mountain Thrust with Walter Benstead....

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

We will see and taste a few of the local edible wild plants and discuss the merits and sustainability of wild foraging. This walk will be about 2 to 3...

Join Blair McFarlane at the library for stories, songs, and a craft, in celebration of Wings over the Rockies! Geared towards preschool age (2-5yrs old) but all welcome! Children must be...

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

How are Canada's birds doing? In October 2024 Birds Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada released The State of Canada's Birds Report, bringing us valuable insights into the health...

As Tom Petty famously sang, “You belong among the wildflowers.” Step into the beauty of the Columbia Valley and join Kathleen Mpulubusi for an inspiring walk to discover the vibrant early-blooming wildflowers of the season. Together, we’ll explore forests, meadows, and even...

Experience the quiet beauty of Lake Lillian on a two-hour guided kayak adventure designed for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts. This peaceful paddle takes you across the calm waters of...

Join Cian Kelly and explore the nesting habitats of bank swallows and long-billed curlews on the Shuswap Reserve. The tour begins at active bank swallow colonies to observe nests. We...

Join Blair McFarlane at Dorothy Lake, to gather and examine natural specimens under microscopes!  They will also have the library's Wildsight Birding Backpacks on-site, for more interactive fun!  Note: there...

In alignment with this year’s Wings Over the Rockies theme, Adventures in Nature, join Bryon Benn for an insightful exploration of grizzly bear habitat and behavior. Learn what these iconic...

Come and spend an evening with some Canadian legends!  The Wardens don’t just sing about the land, they’re part of it. The Rocky Mountain-based band’s stories and songs rise from the very...

Unlike the Columbia Valley, Kootenay National Park with its higher altitude and wilderness setting, is the seasonal home to a unique array of bird species. They include the elusive Fox Sparrow, the...

Join Jody Allair from Birds Canada for an unforgettable birding adventure through the diverse habitats of the Fairmont Meadows area. As we explore lush wetlands and vibrant riparian forests, we'll be on the lookout...

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

Join Herrie ten Cate at the Invermere airport to see a high-performance glider/sailplane and get a basic understanding of how pilots use mother nature for long distance cross-country flights. The terrain and weather...

Join Ron Grams and Julie Walker for this new event where participants will be introduced to the pioneering history of the Spillimacheen-Brisco area and to the tectonic origin of the...

There are some truly amazing and curious creatures living in wetlands—and many of them look like they came straight out of a storybook of mini marvels! You’ll see that even the biggest of...

Join Dallas Husar at the library for stories, songs, and a craft, in celebration of Wings over the Rockies! Geared towards preschool age (2-5yrs old) but all welcome! Children must...

Join Angela, Josh, and Emma for a fun-filled 2-hour family experience at the farm! Get up close with friendly farm animals, enjoy a creative art activity, plant seeds, and discover the...

Take a gentle, unhurried walk through the tranquil beauty of Radius Retreat, where nature’s embrace encourages relaxation, clarity, and renewal. This three-hour experience is designed for all paces—you’re welcome to move slowly, pause, or simply take it...

Join artist Cajsa Fredin for a hands-on creative metal welding workshop! Experience the art of transforming raw metal into a unique sculpture for your garden. Under Cajsa’s expert guidance, you’ll design and...

Step back in time and experience the waterways the way early explorers once did—together in a traditional voyageur canoe! Our Family Voyageur Canoe Adventure is a relaxed, guided paddle designed...

Step aboard our Big Voyageur Canoe for a breathtaking paddle on Lake Windermere, where history and nature come alive. This two-hour guided excursion offers a unique perspective on the region’s...

Canadian Geographic included him on their list of the 90 most influential explorers in Canadian history. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Adam Shoalts, professional explorer, historian, archeologist and one...

Join Steve Pratt and Greg Scott for a relaxed birding walk along the Brisco road, beginning at the Brisco mill.  We will walk by ponds where we might see loons,...