nature

Paint for Spruce

Event Date(s):

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Time:

5:00pm

A fun night of painting to raise money for Spruce!

Tables will be sold as a whole. Groups of 4 or 6 available.

They will follow covid laws in the pub and social distancing. Please message me to buy a table and payment details. All tables must be paid in full in advance.

TABLE OF 4
TABLE OF 4
TABLE OF 4
TABLE OF 4-SOLD
TABLE OF 4-SOLD
TABLE OF 6-SOLD
TABLE OF 6-SOLD

Call the Pub at 250-423-6871 to register.

Tags:

The Pub, paint night, Fernie BC, nature

Elk River Alliance Annual General Meeting 2020

Event Date(s):

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Come learn what the Elk River Alliance has been up to lately, and what THEY have in store for 2020!

They are meeting at the Fernie Nordic Warming Hut for a social ski from 6:00 to 7:00PM, and then hosting the AGM from 7:30 to 8:30PM. Bring a potluck snack to share!

Tags:

Elk River Alliance, nature, Elk Valley, Fernie BC

Winter Tracking and Stalking

Event Date(s):

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Time:

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn to identify tracks and scat of winter wildlife. Read the stories in the snow about what activity is going on in your own backyard.

Wild Nature Tours are led by local naturalists with all proceeds being returned to environmental education programming.

Cost is $40 for nonmembers (includes lifetime Wildsight membership) and $30 for current Wildsight members. Sign up online.

Tags:

Mount Fernie Provincial Park, wildsight, Outdoors, nature, family fun, Kids, Fernie BC

Wolverine Film Screening: Chasing a Trace

Event Date(s):

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Time:

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Chasing a Trace follows biologist Mirjam Barrueto into the alpine of the Columbia Mountains as she searches for signs of the wily wolverine. A tenacious scientist and an endurance athlete, Barrueto is the perfect person to track the wide-ranging mammals. Award-winning filmmaker Leanne Allison takes you deep into British Columbia’s mountains and into the world of a federally listed Species of Concern.

Tags:

Yellowstone, wildsight, nature, Outdoors, Fernie BC, Films

Stormwater Management Workshop

Event Date(s):

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm

Join the Elk River Alliance for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to better manage stormwater on your property, including rainwater harvest, rain garden construction, and so much more!

The workshop will be hosted on September 14th from 9am to 4pm. Register at College of the Rockies - the workshop is being subsidized and now will be FREE for Elk Valley residents!

Tags:

Elk River Alliance, College of The Rockies, nature, Outdoors, Workshops, Fernie BC

Invisible Rivers Beneath our Feet with Dr. Ric Hauer

Event Date(s):

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Time:

7:00pm - 8:30pm

What do grizzly bears, birds, wolves, and fish have in common?

A dependence on gravel bed rivers—a special type of river found in the mountains—and their floodplains. Here in the Kootenays, our rivers don't just flow in their visible channels, but also flow underground across the valley floor, supporting an extraordinary diversity of life.

Tags:

wildsight, nature, Outdoors, Fernie BC

Specialty Hike - Forestry

Event Date(s):

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

The secret history of trees: Forestry

Uncover the story behind the burnt out stumps that dot much of the mountain and how they’re part of a curse from Fernie’s past. Explore the mystical, 800-year-old Old Growth Grove and discover how it gives away the secret of Fernie’s incredible amounts of powder snow in winter.

Explore and find out more about the mountain, the secrets it has to offer and enjoy the beautiful scenery on one of these special hikes! Our specialty hikes are fully guided by our experienced, professional staff.

Tags:

Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Birds & Wildlife

Event Date(s):

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

Creatures of the forest: Birds & Wildlife

People aren’t the only animals that call Fernie home. Some, such as deer, can be seen all over town and some, such as the cougar, are elusive and rarely seen by people. Join our guide as they show you the vibrant array of creatures that can be found here, how to identify tracks and scat, and what to do if you run into a bear.

Tags:

Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Berries & Other Useful Plants

Event Date(s):

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

The all-natural foodie tour: Berries & Other Useful Plants

First Nations people once lived sustainably off the land. Luckily, some of their knowledge still remains. On this hike we show you how nature is not only tasty, but useful as medicine, material and even for cleaning your dishes!

Tags:

Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Mountain Wildflowers

Event Date(s):

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

More than just a pretty face: Mountain Wildflowers

Take a stroll through our colourful sub-alpine meadows and discover why flowers are not only beautiful but also an interesting and important part of the natural landscape & ecosystem.

Tags:

Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature