Bird Emergency and Kare SocietyThe only registered non-profit and charitable organization for wild bird rehabilitation in the West Kootenays. Details about Bird Emergency and Kare Society 
Canada World Youth / EcoAmericas programThe EcoAmericas is a unique youth exchange between Nelson and Tijuana (Mexico) that will take place in the area next fall. It is an experiencial, non-formal educational program that will be exploring various ways of building a sustainable North America together. The group, composed of 5 Canadians and 5 Mexicans between ages 21 and 25, will be in Nelson and the area from the 18th of August to the 24th of November. After what they will all go to Tijuana for the last part of the exchange. During their stay, they will share the everyday life of local host families and do volunteer work for different organization in the region. Canada World Youth has been doing youth exchanges for more than 30 years, and living with host families is the best way we found to integrate the participants to a new culture and a new community. As to the work placements, they also allow the participants to learn more about the local issues and to explore the different solutions people have found to deal with those issues, and to give a hand to local organizations. This year, the focus will be put mainly on environmental (food production, water and forrest preservation, etc) and social justice related issues. Our aim is to form youth that will be aware of what sustainable development means in the North American context and that will play an active role in their own community when they go back home. Details about Canada World Youth / EcoAmericas program
Central Kootenay Health Unit: Nutrition ProgramProvide nutrition information and support to promote health and well-being of the public through: newspaper columns, consultation to other health professionals, group presentations, consultation to pregnancy outreach programs, school meal programs, food security advocates and community kitchens. Details about Central Kootenay Health Unit: Nutrition Program
Columbia Basin Environmental Education NetworkThe Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is a non-profit society that fosters environmental education initiatives, environmental stewardship and sustainability throughout the Canadian Columbia River Basin. Details about Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network
Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation ProgramThe Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a not-for-profit joint initiative between BC Hydro, the Government of B.C. and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations in the Columbia Basin affected by the construction of BC Hydro dams.
Since 1996, CBFWCP has invested over $30 million in over 600 fish and wildlife projects with 636 partners in the region. CBFWCP is funded $3.2 million annually in perpetuity by BC Hydro to deliver fish and wildlife projects. Details about Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
Friends of West Kootenay Parks SocietyThe FWKPS was created to support and enhance interpretative programs at the Visitor Centre in Kokanee Creek Park and to undertake projects within West Kootenay Parks that would maintain or enhance recreational opportunities for the general public. The FWKPS is open to all who would like to become involved with our aims and objectives. Details about Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society
Grand Forks B.C. Community WebsiteCommunity website for Grand Forks - Arts and Culture. Details about Grand Forks B.C. Community Website
Kootenay Oil Filter & Antifreeze RecoveryTake waste paint,old car batterys, will also take antifreeze and oil filters but will have to charge for the oil filters and antifreeze.
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Mushroom IdentificationAn amateur mycologist, Walter Littlewood identifies edible and poisonous mushroom species in the community. He is currently on call to the Kootenay Lake District Hospital. Watch the media for lectures and slide shows throughout the year. Details about Mushroom Identification
Nelson EcocentreThe Ecocentre is a non-profit streetfront centre operated by the West Kootenay Community EcoSociety. The centre is available for meeting space, education and to work on issues that affect you politically, economically and environmentally. Young people have formed an environmental group called GREEN. All welcome at the EcoCentre. The Centre also operates Kootenay Barter, an alternate currency system that circulates Kootenay HOURS, also called barter bucks. There are more than $40,000 worth of barter bucks circulating in the community. For more information on how to participate in the system (no membership) please call Suzy Hamilton at the EcoCentre. We have information on many issues and invite you to visit us and volunteer.
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