The Nelson District Rod & Gun Club and Conservation Society has been an active participant in the pursuit of its goal with involvement in projects such as: enhancement Projects for Fish and...

The Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project (Birchdale Ecological) an International group of biologists working to recover the trans-border threatened South Selkirk and South Purcell/Yahk grizzly bear...

What's the issue? Effective 30 November 2017, a ban on the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in British Columbia will come into effect. Who is impacted...

The Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society is a newly formed Society for Habitat on the Eastshore of the Kootenay Lake. Their Water Plan is from Murphy creek...

Friends of the Lardeau River is a non-profit society focused on environmental protection of the Lardeau River and the fish and wildlife values supported...

What's the issue? BC and Alberta are the only two Canadian Provinces who do not have stand alone laws to protect endangered species. It has been...

The West Kootenay Naturalists is a Nelson Club under the umbrella of BC Nature, which represents over 52 nature clubs throughout British Columbia. The Kootenay area of our province, in a spectacular landscape setting, is home to many unique features with a broad spectrum of flora and fauna.  There is something for everyone, whether you are new to the naturalist perspective or a seasoned veteran. We invite you to join us for hiking trips from easy to strenuous as we explore this abundant domain. Organization Mission The West Kootenay Naturalists are a group of...