HELP US WET OUR PLANTS! The Elk River Alliance is looking for some dedicated volunteers to help keep our nursery plants alive. ACTIVITY Help us water seedlings in planters using a hose. Please note that this activity requires two people for safety reasons. If you have a friend, that’s great! If not, we will coordinate […]
RIPARIAN AND FLOODZONE RESTORATION WORKSHOP Thursday April 17th, 10am-3pm (9am-2pm PT) What: This is a workshop aimed at those with hands-on experience in riparian and floodplain restoration work in the East Kootenays region. It will be a collaborative space for restoration specialists to share their knowledge, ideas, success stories, and lessons learned in the field.Goal:
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The Elk River Alliance Annual General Meeting is coming up, and we would love to see you there! We will start with an Open House to familiarise our community with ERA projects and programs, after which we will have the AGM. Members have the right to vote on matters presented by the board, your input
NURSERY PLANTS COMPLETED Help ERA build a plant nursery! ERA is building a plant nursery to give our cottonwood cuttings the best chance at survival. This restoration work will mitigate erosion, decrease flood intensity, and restore fish and wildlife habitat. We are asking our community to help us reach this goal. > Learn More About
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Time: Thursday, August 1st, 6-8 PM Location: ERA Office, 1111 2nd Ave, Fernie, BC HELP WITH RESTORATION BY CUTTING CARDBOARD AND EATING PIZZA! ERA will provide pizza, pop, and sweet, sweet tunes! As many of you may know, this Spring we planted livestakes to restore riparian zones at Nature Conservancy Canada’s Morrissey Meadows Conservation Area.
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HELP RESTORE COTTONWOOD FORESTS The Elk River Alliance has been working hard to prepare for fall planting season, and we need your help. Between Nov 7-9th, we will need extra hands to collect livestakes and plant them at the Morrissey Meadows Restoration Site. We hope to see you there! 𖥸 LIVESTAKE COLLECTION 𖥸 Tuesday, Nov 7th Wednesday,
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THUR. SEPT 7th, 5:30-7:30PM, ANNEX PARK AMPHITHEATRE The work the Elk River Alliance does would not be possible without our community. This year so far, our volunteers have invested 250 hours over 20 volunteer events, we’ve welcomed 116 new or returning members, and our supporters have helped raise thousands of dollars in monetary and in-kind support.
OPEN HOUSE AND AGM May 25, 2023, Fernie Legion & Online Open House: 5:30-7:30 PM | AGM 7:30-8:30 PM The Elk River Alliance Annual General Meeting is coming up, and we would love to see you there. Members have the right to vote on matters presented by the board, your input is vital for the
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th | 7-8PM | FERNIE ARTS STATION What is the extent of forestry in the Elk Valley? What are the selenium levels in the water?How do urban centers impact our water quality? Join us for a presentation and discussion session on how humans impact Elk Valley waterways. The Elk River has received national
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