Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s (CBEEN) Awards of Excellence were recently handed out to seven outstanding local educators from across the Columbia Basin region for…
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Wild Voices for Kids in your Community
The Columbian Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) offers spring programs for children of all ages! CBEEN Wild Voices for Kids program is a unique program…
Recognize a deserving educator
Nominations open for 2023 Environmental Education Awards of Excellence Do you know an educator in the Columbia Basin who demonstrates excellence in environmental education? The…
Four seasons of indigenous learning
Local opportunity to deepen Indigenous knowledge and understanding After a successful pilot program offered to nearly 4000 people, the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN),…
The case for learning about our local land
Letter to the Editor The pandemic highlighted the many benefits of getting outside regularly and connecting with nature. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada…
Thousands of local students learning outside
Kootenay-Boundary initiative engages 8,998 students This year (2023) is one of renewal in many respects, and this is certainly the case for teachers as they…
BEAs serve as long-awaited celebration
With over 130 people in attendance, the recent 2021 Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) was the celebration the local business community was waiting for! Hosted in…
CVCF granting supports student food security
David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) has typically provided student lunches to those in need. Previously, this assistance program was funded by proceeds from the cafeteria….
EKC supports outdoor learning in the East Kootenay
Jaffray Elementary School students enjoying outdoor education. Taking students outside to learn is more important than ever, not just for reducing potential transmission but also…
Columbia Basin social enterprise goes Canada‐wide
After piloting its Non-profit Outdoor Learning Store in June 2020 in the Columbia Basin, the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) expanded in September to…