Suppliers: Kootenay

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a 17,000 acre wetland habitat located in the southeast corner of BC. This wetland is designatesd as an internationally significant Ramsar site and a nationally Important Bird Area and Important Amphibian and Reptile Area. Over 370 species call this rich and biologically diverse area home. The Interpretation Centre, located 11 km west of Creston on Hwy. 3, is open from May to October. Naturalists are on-site to provide guided canoe tours, school and nature programs, trail maps and information. Educational exhibits, science lab, viewing towers and a nature gift shop will entice you to stay and explore.

BC native plants garden. BC ecotourism. Organic permaculture demonstration site.

Come join us with your family and friends in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in the country they call the Nyahe-Ya-Nibi. The upper Elk Valley is some of the most wild and beautiful country in the Canadian Rockies. The scenery is spectacular, the fishing excellent, the wildlife viewing opportunities unique and exciting. And the mode of travel— by mountain packhorse— adventurous.

KES is a firm that is specialized in plant science with and emphasis on non-timber resources research and utilization, ecological restoration, aboriginal ethnobotany and green business development. Current projects of KES include huckleberry research, mine reclamation, hydroelectic reservoir site remediation, native seed collections, riparian habitat restoration, rare plant habitat recovery planning and implementation and other related work. KES also regularly provides training in plant identification and inventory, wild seed collection and related training for people at a wide variety of knowledge levels.

Kootenay Mountain Harvest brings together a small, passionate team of scientifically educated and experienced harvesters. We offer thoroughly cleaned Wild Edible Mushrooms immediately ready for culinary preparation. Species include MOREL, CHANTERELLE, LOBSTER and PINE. Fresh when available, otherwise sun-dried.
We also create from scratch various holiday wreaths, garlands and centrepieces. Specializing in herb and coniferous wreaths for many occasions. Other Kootenay forest products include botanical and floral greens harvested upon request which ensures freshness.

Wide variety of shrubs and perennials suitable for landscaping and restoration projects. Plants are propagated from locally collected (Shuswap area) seeds, or cuttings from local sources. Natural Habitat Gardens can assist you with designing gardens to attract birds and butterflies, or help you with small scale restoration projects. Retail nursery is open by appointment; please call ahead.

Ecotourism adventure. Experience the magic of living in the trees. Wilderness accommodation in a tree house built on a large platform between 7 trees. Has rustic furniture and furnishings carved from burls and windfall. Enviro friendly - solar power, composting toilet. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, loft bedroom, large deck. Pictures available on website. Also, a secluded log cabin on a private trout stocked lake with beach, canoe and Rocky Mountain view - www.wildwoodcabin.ca.

In Your Face Sport Salve and Sunscreen - herbal infused oils with mineral sunscreen. Bug Free Zone - Deet free mosquito repellent - Nepeta Cataria and essential oils. Bite Out - stops allergy reactions and itch. Travel Mister - hydrates and provides antibacterial barrier for stale airline cabin air.

Fireweed honey from the mountainous region of the West Kootenay's. Valley honey, a unique blend of hay land and wild nectar sources, is a low moisture golden-hued favourite of the locals. Cranberry-blackberry honey, from the coastal cranberry bogs, is a full flavoured, red-hued darker honey. Availability subject to seasonal influences. We are endeavouring to bring customers honey in its closest form to nature. We are breeding bees to be naturally resistant to some of the pests and diseases that presently face the beekeeping industry.

Tipi Mountain Native Plants propogates and sells quality native plant stock from the interior region of BC. Seedlings are grown in styroblock trays as 1+0 transplants. We also sell a wide variety of larger potted native plants such as native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. We also offer custom seed collection and cleaning services as well as professional revegetation services.

For over 10 years, TER has been at the forefront of initiatives to explore the diversity of useful wild plants and mushrooms across British Columbia. With foundations in the professions of forestry and biology, TER is fully qualified to conduct sound ecological research useful in identifying, inventorying and sustainably managing NTFPs. We are avid mushroom hunters and we can source and supply many of the most desirable and valuable wild mushrooms found in BC's forests. We also offer services in educating people about wild mushrooms and guiding mushroom hunting expeditions.