Winter Stewardship Events
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 with local ecosystems and support their care as we look toward the 2026 field season.
Building Homes for Ducks: Wood Duck Habitat Conservation
February 1, 2026 – United Church, Nelson – 11am – 1:30pm
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us by taking part in a hands-on workshop focused on one of our region’s most distinctive wetland birds—the Wood Duck.
This free event invites participants to assemble pre-cut Wood Duck nest boxes, which will be installed in suitable wetland and riparian habitats around Kootenay Lake. Wood Ducks rely on tree cavities for nesting, and in many areas these natural sites are limited—nest boxes are a simple, effective way to support local populations.
By the end of the workshop, our group will have helped assemble five (5) Wood Duck nest boxes, supporting healthy wetland ecosystems and biodiversity around Kootenay Lake.
No prior experience is required—just an interest in wetlands, wildlife, and community stewardship. We look forward to building together.
Wetlands Film Festival: and Monarch Way Station Recap
February 22, 2026 – United Church, Nelson – 6:30 – 9pm
Join Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) and Kootenay Native Plant (KNPS) Society to celebrate the beauty and resilience of wetlands and pollinator habitats in the Kootenay region, while highlighting local, community-led conservation efforts.
The evening will begin with a selection of short films exploring wetland ecology, restoration, and stewardship. — Touring through Kootenay and coastal BC ecosystems, powerful visuals and storytelling invite audiences to deepen their appreciation of wetlands and the vital role they play in supporting biodiversity, water quality, and climate resilience.
Following the film screenings, the event will transition into a Monarch Way Station (MWS) project recap by the Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS). They will be briefing us on the past 5 years of their project to design and create safe havens here in the Kootenays that connect fragmented habitats along the Monarchs’ migration route.
Film Program Guide
Wetland Conservation through Private Land Stewardship in the Kootenays
(BC Wildlife Federation Watershed Team)
Phantom Orchid: The Ghost Flower
(Wilderness Committee)
Riparian Restoration
(Walter Clough Wildlife Sanctuary & Slocan River Stream Keepers)
The Wetlands
(Norm Allard & Real Estate Foundation of BC)
Environmental Monitoring: Training in the Harrop Wetland – March 15, 2026 – Harrop
Join us for a free, full-day environmental monitoring workshop focused on the organization’s 2026 Harrop Wetland monitoring program. This event will provide participants with foundational skills in environmental monitoring, species identification, and data collection, while offering a clear pathway to join FoKLSS’s monitoring team for the 2026 field season.
The day will begin indoors with guided instruction at Harrop Hall, followed by a break for lunch and an afternoon field session in the Harrop Wetland where participants will practice techniques and complete their first surveys on site.
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