citizen science Tag

14 Jan

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[button size='' style='white' text='Register' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://form.jotform.com/260116822554251' target='_blank' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='#87c3ff' hover_background_color='#61a0ff' font_style='normal' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=''] 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...

11 Jan

Posted at 18:06h in News

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...

21 Nov

Posted at 20:11h in News

This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting our community to come together in support of Kootenay Lake! A place we all love and cherish. From shoreline cleanups and habitat restoration, to community science, education, and watershed protection, Friends of Kootenay Lake works year-round to keep the lake healthy...

18 Nov

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We have decided to host one additional field day in Harrop! To prepare for the 2026 season we will be getting a head start on our treatment areas. This includes laying benthic barrier, sawdust, and cardboard. Help us continue the management of Reed Canary Grass -...

01 Sep

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Join us to continue our management at Harrop Wetlands! ✨ We’ll be installing protective fencing around emerging shrubs and this season's invasive species treatment areas. This is a great way to get hands-on with restoration work, learn about wetland ecology, and help protect this vital habitat!...

30 Jul

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Calling all bird lovers, nature walkers, and curious minds! Join Friends of Kootenay Lake for our Birding Info Night at the beautiful Kokanee Nature Centre. We'll kick off the evening with a short panel where local birders reflect their what ignited their curiosity in the birds around...

25 Jul

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FoKLSS is excited to invite you to our next Harrop Wetland Workday happening this Saturday, July 26! We’ll be out at the wetlands from 9:00–11:00 AM, continuing our seasonal management efforts—and we’d love for you to join us.This weekend’s work will include: Installing protective fencing around emerging native shrubs Removing bull...

02 Nov

Posted at 15:07h in News

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and incredible volunteers, we recently wrapped up another successful year of Watershed Monitoring. This program utilizes the Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Inventory Network (CABIN) national water quality monitoring protocol to assess water quality through the collection and analysis of macroinvertebrate aquatic...

07 Oct

Posted at 13:17h in News

Our Lake Education Program aims to empower and inspire younger generations to care about local watersheds and learn why protecting them are so important. Back in September, staff member Kayla met up with Grade 8/9 students from J.V Humphries School in Kaslo to discuss water quality...

30 May

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Osprey Monitoring Workshop June 17th, 2017 in Nelson, BC Lake Watchers Workshop Series Saturday, June 17th: 1:00PM-3:00PM – REGISTER HERE At the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Join the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society for our 2nd Lake Watchers Workshop on Osprey Nest Monitoring Techniques...