Here at Creston Community Forest, we’ve recently hosted Selkirk College Forestry students for valuable hands-on learning and working with Wildsight to promote resilient, healthy forests. Our 2025 initiatives have attracted new funding, including a program that creates opportunities to connect with the valley’s agricultural sector. Camping season is now officially underway and we encourage everyone to review Wildfire Safety Tips and the guidelines for responsible firewood c

The East and West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps teams came together in Creston to complete training for their Basic Fire Suppression and Safety certificate and Basic Chainsaw Safety course, conducted by Loki Tree Service. This training equipped the crew with skills for their wildfire risk reduction project taking place in the Creston Community Forest this May, as well as skills for future environmental careers!

Help the Creston Museum Become FireSmart at our Open House Saturday, May 3rd. Join us on May 3rd - Wildfire Preparedness Day - by volunteering for the Creston Museum's wildfire mitigation efforts. Tasks include pruning trees, clearing vegetation, and removing fire hazards to make the museum grounds safer. Sign up with the link to our website below.

Selkirk College Forestry Diploma students as part of their final class field trip with a tour of the Creston Community Forest (CCF) site program blocks. During the visit, they delved into conventional logging practices aimed at wildfire risk reduction, focusing on our active logging site at Goat Mountain.

Meet us at our Open House & Wildfire Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 3rd, from 1:00 – 4:30 pm at the Creston Museum! Learn how we manage local forests sustainably  Get expert FireSmart tips to protect your home  Ask questions about logging, recreation & wildfire risks

Creston Community Forest and grade 5 students explore our Russell Creek forest education site.