Community Projects
Spring 2026 Harrop Wetlands
May 30, 2026: Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society Awarded Native Plants for Native Pollinators This spring (2026), KNPS launched the second consecutive year of community restoration support. Building on the success of our 2025 pilot program, Milkweed...
Spring 2025 Milkweed For Restoration Projects
This spring (2025), seven groups were awarded as candidates for KNPS' 'Milkweed for Restoration' campaign launch. The recipient groups included, the Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trail Society, Valhalla Foundation for Ecology, BC Parks, West Kootenay Climate Corps,...
Kaslo Old Pumphouse Restoration
This spring (2025), the Village of Kaslo, removed an old pumphouse on the Kaslo River North Trail, leaving some bare open ground. In May, 2025, the Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trails Society were the first group to take advantage of Free Milkweeds for Restoration...
The Whole School
Environmental Stewardship and Experiential Learning at The Whole School In 2024, KNPS partnered with The Whole School to support their focus on environmental stewardship and experiential learning. Together, we introduced native plants, including milkweed, to create an...
City of Nelson – Fire Smart Program
Partnership with the City of Nelson – Monarch Waystation for Fire Smart Program In 2024, KNPS partnered with the City of Nelson to create a Monarch Waystation as part of their Fire Smart program. This initiative involved planting milkweed and native plants to support...