Wild Days are interactive half day family-friendly events held each summer with local experts who teach the science, share the history, and highlight the importance of stewardship of the many ecosystems found in our watershed. Funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, Regional District of Central Kootenay-Area H and multiple local sponsors allow Wild Days to be a free community event.
It is with great disappointment that we’ve cancelled Wild Days 2020. The risks presented by SARS-COVID-19 make it impossible to safely conduct group activities.
We look forward to bringing this fun event to the community again in 2021.
A Celestial Tour, Centennial Park, New Denver: An interactive night presentation and stargazing session presented by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Okanagan Centre.
Cool Rocks and Fire Smart, Bannock Point: A walk with experts who explained the geological history and demonstrated recently introduced Fire Smart techniques that improve the protection and forest health of our watershed.
Wondrous Watering Hole, Bonanza Beach/Creek, Hills: A morning of birdwatching with an ornithologist, plus an interactive educational session led by an Okanagan Nation Alliance fish biologist at the confluence of Bonanza Creek and Slocan Lake.
Sponsored by:
Columbia Basin Trust
Hills Recreation Society
Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative
Okanagan Nation Alliance
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Okanagan Centre
RDCK Area H Community Development
Regional Recreation Commission #6
Hosts of the Ghosts, Sandon: An exploration of the history of Sandon, the Silversmith Hydro Power Plant and vegetation found along the Kaslo to Sandon trail.
Toads & Bats Take to the Trails, Summit Lake: The tour focused on the biology of bats, the Western toads and beaver that live in the wetlands around Summit Lake.
An Evening with the Stars, Centennial Park, New Denver: An evening interactive tour of our universe by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Okanagan Centre.
Sponsored by:
North Slocan Trails Society
Kootenay Community Bat Project
RDCK Area H Community Development
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Okanagan Centre
Hills Recreation Society
Columbia Basin Trust
Regional Recreation Commission #6
Time Travelling, The Bosun Ranch, New Denver: A scenic walk through geologic time and over 100 years of local history while exploring the diversity of nature found on this heritage property.
The Fenominal Fen, Hills: An interactive walk through rare wetlands full of carnivorous plants and cool insects reminiscent of the northern Boreal forest, led by local experts.
Toads & Bears: Strange Bedfellows, Fish Lake Rest Area: A discovery of the fascinating and similar habits of bears and toads led by local biologists. Both a black bear and Western toads attended.
Sponsored by:
Slocan Valley Legacy Fund
Hills Recreation Society
Columbia Basin Trust
RDCK Area H Community Development
Valhalla Wilderness Society
SWAMP
Lakeshore Labyrinth, The Hills Lakeshore and Rail Trail: An exploration featuring cool, fun facts about the geology, insects and other small creatures and plants of this landscape.
Creatures – Big and Small, Bear and Fish Lake Pass: A discovery of the fascinating habits of bears, toads, insects, and plants led by local biologists.
Mysteries of the Not So Deep, Springer Creek, Slocan: A walk that unravelled the mysteries of the aquatic insects and ecology of this unique riparian habitat.
Sponsored by:
Slocan Valley Legacy Fund
Hills Recreation Society
North Slocan Trails Society
Valhalla Wilderness Society
Slocan River Streamkeepers
Lakeside Walk, New Denver: An interactive walk that explored the biology, ecology and geology of the New Denver Valhalla Park lakeshores.
Wetlands Tour, East Side Summit Lake: A PowerPoint tour of multiple wetland types, including swamps, marshes, fens, bogs, and standing shallow water, followed by a walk to explore the biology of these areas.
Creekside Walk, Springer Creek, Slocan: A walk that unravelled the mysteries of the aquatic insects and ecology of this unique riparian habitat.
Creekside Walk, Silverton Creek: An interactive walk focused on creekside botany and insect biology.
Sponsored by:
Columbia Basin Trust
Hills Recreation Society
