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The Creston Community Forest & Tilted Brick Gallery announce 2026 jurried exhibition: 'Healing Forests: in honour of what forests give us.' Artists across the Kootenays are invited to submit work for this juried exhibition opening in September 2026. The exhibition explores the many ways forests shape our lives: ecologically, economically, culturally, emotionally, and recreationally. Artists of all ages and working in any medium are encouraged to participate. This exhibition celebrates that .. The Creston Community Forest & Tilted Brick Gallery announce a 2026 Juried Exhibition About the Project The Creston Community Forest, in partnership with the Tilted Brick Gallery, invites artists across the Kootenays to submit work for “ Healing Forests: in honour of what forests give us ,” a juried exhibition opening in September 2026. The exhibition explores the many ways forests shape our lives: ecologically, economically, culturally, emotionally, and recreationally. Artists age 16+ and working in any medium are encouraged to participate. This exhibition celebrates that work and invites artistic reflection on the value of forests in daily life. 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $300 3rd Prize: $200 Download Download STEPS TOWARDS ENTERING A JURIED PIECE 1. Read & Share the 'Call to Artists' Please read and share this 'Call to Artists' document, it is a PDF. 4. Create and Notice Deadlines Please note all deadlines below and on media kit. Happy Creating!! 2. Read the Guidelines This list of guidelines is a PDF to be filled out and emailed to Alana at the CCF, click here 5. Sign-Up for our May 'Artist Walk with a Forester' The Creston Community Forest invites artists to join our Forest Manager and wildlife coexistence expert on a trail we manage, showcasing its history and beauty. (Click here to sign up & save your spot) 3. Read the Media Kit for all Details This Media Kit contains information for both media and artist. It contains all contact info. 6. Submit your Art Piece This link is for you to submit photos of your final art piece to be juried for this exhibit. Be sure to save each image label with your first and last name to keep it organized with your submission. KEY DATES Call to Artists: March 2026 Book your spot on our 'Artist Walk with a Forester': May 2026 Submission deadline: June 15th Artist notification date: July 29th Artwork delivery date: September 12th Opening night : Friday September 18th. Open to the public. This is also the kick-off to National Forest Week Exhibition dates: September 18th to October 17th Open to the public. Artwork pickup date: October 18th - 24th (or by arrangement) Sign-up for our quarterly newsletter to stay in touch We send out our quarterly newsletter with photos and content to the most current projects, milestones, and activities during that season. Simply. Easy. Connection. Get Updates Get the latest news & updates. Subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe

The Billy Goat Bluffs Trail in the Creston Community Forest, BC BILLY GOAT BLUFFS The Billy Goat Bluffs trail was developed in June 2018 by the generous and hard-working volunteers through the Creston Community Forest as well as the Trails for Creston Valley Society. This 2.7 km (one-way) trail takes you up to a rocky outcrop overlooking the Creston Valley. This trail provides hikers with easy-access hiking right outside of town. On the way up the trail passes through an old apple orchard, a fuel mitigation area completed by the Town of Creston in 2012, several rocky viewpoints and several large, old Ponderosa pine trees, some with bear claw marks. At the top of the bluffs, hikers can enjoy the scenery by sitting at the beautiful picnic table crafted by woodshop students from Prince Charles Secondary School. A short trail to the north from the picnic tables leads to a bench with a great view of Duck Lake and the lower end of Kootenay Lake. Access: From the Creston Valley Visitor Center, head north on Highway 3 towards Wynndel. After 2.6 km, turn right onto Helen Street (at the Tim Hortons). Continue on Helen Street for roughly 350 meters – the trail head will be located on the left, next to an information board about the trail. A small parking area may be found on the right hand side of the road. Trailhead Access from town: 5-10 minutes Hiking time (return): ~3 hours Elevation gain: 369 meters Distance: 5.4 km (return) Trails Lady Slipper Trail Thompson Rotary Trail West Ridge Trail Thompson Rim Trail Thompson Pack Trail Billy Goat Bluffs Big Bear Viewpoint Gliders’ Point STAY IN THE LOOP! Sign up for our newsletter below to stay updated on upcoming trail work, events, and more. Don't miss out on the latest news, opportunities to get involved and join our online community to be the first to know. Creston Community Forest Newsletter sign up link: Yes, I want the Newsletter

The Thompson Rotary Trail in the Creston Community Forest, BC THOMPSON ROTARY TRAIL The Thompson Rotary Trail is a short, yet scenic trail that was developed by the Creston Rotary Club in 2012. The trail was located and laid out by Bob Griffith with the whole club involved in the building of the trail over weekend work bees throughout the summer of 2012. Another Rotarian, Werner Allmeritter built the beach that is anchored to solid rock at a major view point. This trail takes you through beautiful Douglas Fir–Ponderosa Pine forests with several viewpoints overlooking the Creston Valley. Red-tailed hawks, Arrow-leaved Balsalm Root and many other features are present that make this trail a great afternoon hike. The bench and best viewpoint is .5 km from the upper trailhead off of the Mt Thompson FSR or .8 km from the lower trailhead off of the Pack Trail. Access: From the Creston Valley Visitor Center, head southeast on Highway 3 towards Cranbrook. At roughly 5.8 km, turn right at Canyon-Lister Road. Continue on this road, and turn left onto Whimster Road after about 1 km. Follow Whimster Road until it’s end – keep left to continue onto Mount Thompson FSR. For access to the lower trailhead, park at 1.7 km on the Thompson FSR at the access point for the Sullivan Creek Trail. Go right or uphill on the Pack Trail immediately in front of the kiosk. Continue on the Pack Trail to about 2.5 km (or about 1 km from the kiosk) to the intersection with the Rotary Trail. For access to the upper trail head, follow the Thompson FSR to the large parking area at about 3.5 km marked with a large sign “Thompson Rotary”. Trailhead access from town: 20-30 minutes Hiking Time (Return): 1.5 hours Elevation Gain: 310 meters Distance (Return): 2.6 km Trails Lady Slipper Trail Thompson Rotary Trail West Ridge Trail Thompson Rim Trail Thompson Pack Trail Billy Goat Bluffs Big Bear Viewpoint Gliders’ Point STAY IN THE LOOP! Sign up for our newsletter below to stay updated on upcoming trail work, events, and more. Don't miss out on the latest news, opportunities to get involved and join our online community to be the first to know. Creston Community Forest Newsletter sign up link: Yes, I want the Newsletter

Latest News Creston Community Forest Aug 12 1 min Temporary Trail Closure ROTARY TRAIL CLOSED: The highlighted section (see attached map) of the Rotary Trail will be closed until further notice due to safety... Creston Community Forest Aug 8 1 min Mt. Thompson Forest Service Road disruptions and delays. Safety is essential: Please be very cautious and aware of active operations while using the road. Follow all posted signage and use a radio, Creston Community Forest Jul 28 1 min Clearing the Trailhead on the Pack Trail This past Friday, Erich Endersby and Eva Sommerfeld spent part of the morning attending to the trailhead of the Pack Trail that starts at... Creston Community Forest Jul 21 1 min Fire Ecologist Kira Hoffman weighs in on escalating B.C. wildfire conditions and what to have ready for an evacuation. Hear Fire Ecologist Kira Hoffman share what to have ready in your home if you need to quickly evacuate. These tips will help you and... Creston Community Forest Jul 7 1 min 2024 Ralph Moore Memorial Bursary Award Congratulations to Ashlyn Yanciw as the 2024 Ralph Moore Memorial Bursary Award recipient. On behalf of the Creston Community Forest,...