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March 2021
Virtual Municipal By-Election All-Candidates Forum
Nelson at its Best and Nelson Public Library are presenting a virtual municipal by-election All-Candidates Forum on Thursday March 11 6:30-8:00pm. The event will give the three candidates the opportunity to hear community concerns and priorities around key social issues in Nelson. The event will…
Find out more »Kokanee Creek Park Beach Clean-up 2021
Friends of Kootenay Lake is facilitating a beach cleanup at Kokanee Creek Park on March 26th and 27th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to remove garbage and polystyrene (Styrofoam) from the shoreline. Join us for a spring clean-up at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park!…
Find out more »April 2021
April Clean-up of Kootenay Lake’s East Shore
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) in partnership with Trails for Creston Valley Society (TCVS) and the East Shore Freshwater Habitat Society (ESFHS) will be facilitating a garbage cleanup initiative along the east shore of Kootenay Lake between Riondel and Wynndel throughout the month…
Find out more »RDCK Kootenay Lake Riparian Areas Workshops
The RDCK is currently reviewing the Environmental Development Permit Areas around Kootenay Lake. In support of this project, they are hosting online workshops to talk about Riparian Areas around Kootenay Lake and hear about the things that matter most to residents about Kootenay Lake. …
Find out more »RDCK Kootenay Lake Riparian Areas Workshops
The RDCK is currently reviewing the Environmental Development Permit Areas around Kootenay Lake. In support of this project, they are hosting online workshops to talk about Riparian Areas around Kootenay Lake and hear about the things that matter most to residents about Kootenay Lake. …
Find out more »Virtual Gathering – EEPSA Local Chapter Virtual Spring Gathering
Hosted by CBEEN & EEPSA Description Copied from CBEEN page "Come together with local chapters from across the province to learn, share and connect at this virtual spring gathering! While not in the the usual spectacular setting of in the Rockies, we are excited…
Find out more »May 2021
2021 Osprey Nest Monitoring Workshop
Cover photo courtesy of Mara Mannaerts This year's Osprey Nest Monitoring Workshop will be held virtually over Zoom on May 16th, 2021 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. We are excited to see the osprey returning home this month, and are even more excited to help train…
Find out more »June 2021
FOKLSS 2021 AGM
Join Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society for our annual AGM! Register here! Details Date: Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 Time: 7-8pm PST Where: Zoom - A link will be sent to those who register at a later date Do you write poetry? We…
Find out more »Harrop Wetland Community Outreach Meeting
Details On June 22nd from 10am to 12pm, we will be hosting an online community meeting over Zoom led by Wildlife Biologist & Wetland Ecologist Thomas Biebighauser to discuss the progress of our Harrop Wetland Monitoring Project, and what we are hoping to do moving…
Find out more »September 2021
Amphibian Calls Workshop with Kat McGlynn
Join the team at Friends of Kootenay Lake and Wildlife Technician Kat McGlynn for a crash course on how to identify amphibian calls. This 1-hour virtual workshop will cover all the basics on how and when to monitor for amphibian calls around Kootenay Lake.…
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