April 25, 2026 10am-Noon Celebrate Earth Week with us by cleaning up the Nelson Dog Walk and the outflow of Cottonwood Park, so that you and your furry friends have a clean and safe place to walk this summer. Details are below: [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color=''...
Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and celebrating what FoKLSS has been up to the last year! Annual General Meeting Details March 12, 2026 Innovation Centre in Nelson 6:30-8:30pm Guest speaker TBD Snacks and refreshments provided Can’t make it in person? You can join virtually over Zoom, but please make...
Check Out Our Interview on Kootenay Co-op Radio! [audio mp3="https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FOLKSS-Raine-Interview-2026-02-11-16m.mp3"][/audio] Our Stewardship Program coordinator Raine shares about FoKLSS and KNPS's upcoming Wetlands Film Festival! Listen to Michelle, Stephanie, and Raine talk stewardship, Kootenay Lake, and local Wetland conservation. Doors for the festival open at 5:30pm at the Nelson...
The Rise of Environmental Art by Allie Harrison Since early human history, artistic practices have been closely connected to nature. During the Stone Age, early humans painted animals and human figures on cave walls using natural pigments from clay, minerals, or charcoal, and mixing them with water,...
This winter, join FoKLSS for a hands-on and inspiring Wetland Stewardship Event Series. From celebrating World Wetlands Day by building habitat for Wood Ducks, to exploring wetland conservation through film, and gaining practical monitoring skills in the Harrop Wetland, these events invite the community to connect...
Is boating a part of your life on Kootenay Lake? Note these important changes that've been made to the Pleasure Craft Licensing process as of December 31, 2025. For those unfamiliar, a pleasure craft licence is a required document that is displayed on both sides of the...
Greg Utzig has been a cornerstone of Friends of Kootenay Lake Since its founding in 2012, Greg has brought decades of scientific expertise, deep regional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to FoKLSs and lake stewardship. A long-standing member of our Science Advisory Committee and a trusted facilitator...
The 2025 field season marked another year of steady, science-guided progress in the Harrop wetland. Building on several years of collaborative stewardship, FoKLSS staff and volunteers focused on reducing the ecological pressure of Reed Canary Grass (RCG) while strengthening habitat conditions for native wetland species. Throughout...
As The Seasons Shift, so Too Does Our Team This winter, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude as we say farewell to Grace, whose passion and dedication have left a lasting mark on Friends of Kootenay Lake, while also warmly welcoming back Raine for...
