NCES Movie Presentation - A Chemical Reaction
Monday, August 16, 2010
Revelstoke Community Centre, 7 p.m. Free Admission

A Chemical Reaction, is an award-winning 70-minute documentary movie that tells the story of one of the most powerful community initiatives in the history of North America. It started with one lone voice in 1984. Dr. June Irwin, a dermatologist, noticed a connection between her patients’ health conditions and their exposure to chemical pesticides in Hudson, Que. With relentless persistence she brought her concerns to town meetings to warn her fellow citizens that the chemicals they were putting on their lawns posed severe health risks and had unknown side effects on the environment.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Community Weed Pull
Wednesday July 7th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Revelstoke Greenbelt (Meet at Kovach Park - Skate Park)

The North Columbia Environmental Society is hosting Revelstoke's first Community Weed Pull!

Come join us and help restore the native plant ecology in Revelstoke. Learn how to identify some of the invasive plants in our region and help us get rid of these nasty plant invaders.

This event will take place on Wednesday July 7th, 9am-12pm. Meet at Kovach Park (Skate Park).

The CSRD will be providing a FREE lunch for all participants involved! We will be leaving the Greenbelt after 12 for lunch downtown. Gloves and plastic bags are provided. Please wear appropriate clothing (ie. closed toe shoes, long pants). For more information, please see our poster.

Earth Week
April 19 - 25, 2010

This year we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of EARTH DAY with a whole series of exciting events and activities. Get ready for Earth Week, Revelstoke 2010!

The following is a brief schedule of events meant to tempt you into joining the celebration of this beautiful home we call EARTH (and out very special place on it.) Please circulate widely!

Thu. April 22
A great big SALE @ Mountain Goodness Natural Foods. 50% off all Earth-friendly cleaning products. 50% any organic bulk item over 10kg, & 10% off your WHOLE order for anyone who arrives self-propelled (walk, bike, skip, or run!). 9:30am - 6pm.

Fri. April 23
Sturgeon Gathering. Join the ktunaxa, Okanagan & Secwepemc Nations for a cross-cultural gathering and sturgeon release. Activities to include spiritual ceremonies, children's games, crafts, and storytelling, sturgeon and cultural displays, hand drumming and more! 8am - 2pm at the Centennial Ball Fields, Free.

Sat. April 24
An incrEDIBLE evening with Jon Steinman. Come listen to keynote speaker Jon Steinman as he elucidates issues concerning urban agriculture, globalization and local to global food security issues. He has been described as one of the foremost journalists on food issues here in Canada and we're excited to welcome him to Revelstoke. Appetizers will be served to compliment this delicious evening!
Community Centre, 7pm, suggested donation of $8.

Sun. April 25
Yoga @ the Taproot Yoga Centre. 9:30-11. Free!

Sun. April 25 - Grizzly Plaza
10am - 4pm
Mural painting, Seed exchange, book swap, children's crafts, etc!
11:30am & 3pm
Community Litter pick-up: we need your help! One hour of you and your family's time will make a BIG difference!
1pm - 2:30pm
MUSIC by Blindspot!
3pm
Guided nature walks, departing from Grizzly Plaza.

See our poster for more details.

Green Building Tour
Sundayday, April 11, 2010
Starts at the Revelstoke Community Centre, 1 p.m. Free

In partnership with the folks at VerdaTech we will be hosting a free community event open to anyone who is interested. We plan to start the event at the Revelstoke Community Centre with a brief introductory talk about what it means to build green, and why it is/could be of interest (economically, socially, and environmentally) to the community of Revelstoke. Furthermore, our aim is to celebrate the advances that have already been made within our community, and to inform the public about the green services and products already available in this town.
See our poster for more information.

NCES Movie Night
Friday January, 15th, 2010
Revelstoke Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Free Admission

North Columbia Environmental Society presents the film "Generations" and keynote speaker Dave Quinn to address the consequences of climate change on winter environments and snow culture.
"Generations" is a short film on the consequences of climate change upon inter environments and snow culture. It features Jeremy Jones, Eric Roner, Sage Cattabringa-alosa and other ski/board aficionados.
Dave Quinn is a well respected wildlife biologist, educator, wilderness guide, professional photographer and writer. He will share some insight into the effects of climate change upon our winters here in the Columbia Valley both currently and into the future.

See our poster for an invite or visit the TGR website to view the trailer.

Revelstoke Community Survey Results
Click on the survey (left) to view the results of the community Environmental Awareness Survey which was completed earlier this year.

Composting in Bear Country
2009/2010

We have added important information for everyone considering composting. Please see our new info sheet on Composting in Bear Country.