Join a unique immersive journey into the heart of the Columbia River watershed alongside others who care deeply about our shared future. Walk the land where stories unfold and learn with and from a cohort of curious citizens — artists, students, writers, community leaders and changemakers.
Step into the landscape that shapes our politics and our future.
We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River treaty, reintroduce ocean-going salmon, and reshape dam operations, now is the time to understand the issues and impacts of this watershed that connects us.
Our desire is that all citizens are knowledgeable about the Columbia River watershed. In 2018, we launched the Columbia River Field School, a 15-day summer field course for students focused on a youth education and engagement around watershed issues. In 2021, we released Teach the Columbia: a curriculum package that makes CRFS topics accessible to classroom educators. In 2024, we invited government and community leaders to gather with Field School alumni to share knowledge and find connection through this important topic.
Now we are opening up the opportunity to anyone and everyone interested in learning more. This September, we’ll gather and explore along the Columbia River.
‘Lower Columbia’ (upstream and downstream of Castlegar):
• Camping at Syringa Creek Provincial Park on the shore of the Lower Arrow Lakes Reservoir
• Detailed itinerary forthcoming
Photo: David Moskowitz
Also check out other Arts events in Castlegar, Workshops in Castlegar, Literary Art events in Castlegar.
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