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NEW! SUSTAINABLE FOOD GROWING
$109 + GST | GINR-101 Learn how to plan, prep, build and maintain a vibrant and nutritious garden to become less reliant on produce supply chains.
TUESDAYS | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 10 and 17
NEW! SUSTAINABLE COMPOSTING
$109 + GST | GINR-129 Learn how to build and maintain a household compost pile that will build soil and help you grow more food in return. Create a closed loop system in your own backyard.
TUESDAYS | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 24 and 31
NEW! TYPICAL AND ALTERNATIVE GARDENING
$59 + GST | GINR-111 Explore the pros and cons of Hugelkultur gardening, Lasagna gardening, raised and in-ground gardening.
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 7
NEW! VEGETABLE GARDENING AND SEED SAVING
$59 + GST | GINR-112 Discover how the growing climate and hardiness zones in the Elk Valley, providing you with tools and tips to grow a successful garden in our unique area along with seed saving tips.
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM June 27
LANGUAGES
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
$125 + GST | GIAR-918 Strengthen the knowledge acquired in Spanish for Travelers and speak in a more detailed way about daily life, family, work and hobbies.
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 6 – 29
TUESDAYS | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM May 3 – June 7
CUSTOM SPANISH TRAINING
$199 + GST | GIAR-158 Want to add another dimension to your Spanish skills? Call to arrange a private three-hour session with our instructor.
UPON REQUEST | PLEASE CONTACT THE FERNIE CAMPUS
SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS
$125 + GST | GIAR-159 It’s not quite the same as being at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, but our popular beginners Spanish course is still a fun time.
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 4 – May 2
INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE
$189 | PVSS-931 This intermediate sign language course will allow you to continue learning, practicing, and honing your sign language skills.
THURSDAY | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM April 14 - June 16
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
BIKE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
$65 + GST | GIAR-664 A practical introductory course for bikers to learn how to clean and maintain your precious steed to keep it running at its best, and the basic trail repairs to bring your bike back from a ride.
WEDNESDAYS | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 15 and 22 August 10 and 17
NEW! MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
$450 | PVRE-543 Formal instruction for Mountain bikers looking for riding techniques, mountain bike guiding skills, trail building and bike maintenance.
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 16 to 20
COURSES UNDER $55!
ADVENTURESMART - TRIP
PLANNING (GIRE-180) April 7 at 6:00 PM, Cranbrook, Free
BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
(GIRE-299), April 30 at 9:00 AM, Invermere, $54 + GST
NEW! FORAGING IN THE EAST
KOOTENAYS (GIRE-646), June 1 at 6:00 PM, Invermere, $54 + GST
NEW! OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS
$125 + GST | GIAR-168 Wilderness survival must haves! Gain hands on experience exploring the basics of fire and bush craft, construction and usage of a survival kit and outdoor environmental ethics.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM SATURDAY | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 14 – June 18
JUST FOR KIDS! ELK WATERSHED DISCOVERY CAMP 1
$ 340 | GIPS-113 Participants ages 7 to 10 will explore the Elk River Watershed by water and land! Hikers will fly fish, paddle, hike, swim and so much more while they learn about the natural wonders of the Elk River.
MONDAY - FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22
JUST FOR KIDS! ELK WATERSHED DISCOVERY CAMP 2
$ 350 | GIPS-302 Participants ages 10 to 14 will explore the Elk River Watershed and develop practical wilderness skills. Campers will paddle, fish, hike and raft while discovering the natural history of the watershed and learning new outdoor skills.
MONDAY - FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM August 8 – 12 August 15 – 19
NEW! COLUMBIA VALLEY INTERPRETER
$ 495 + GST | GIRE-199 How did Mount Swansea get its name? Where do the turtles go when the lake is frozen? Why is this the warmer side of the Rockies? Who are the local First Nations? Find out these answers and a whole lot more!
MONDAY - THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 30 – June 2
