We are thrilled to share the West Kootenay social media takeover. For one week in August, Brontë, Hannah, Dan, Maya, & Sam gave us a peek behind the scenes of the work they're getting done in their community.

Meet Brontë, Hannah, Dan, Maya, & Sam, the 2025 West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps! This year’s crew has brought a unique mix of passion, skills, and personalities to the table.

Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) has officially launched its 2025 summer season, with programs running in seven regions across the province, including long-standing crews facilitated by Wildsight in the East and West Kootenays.

British Columbia – June 12th, 2025 – Across British Columbia, young people are stepping into bold leadership as the 2025 season of Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) launches in seven communities: Squamish, Vernon, Courtenay, Alert Bay, Hazelton, West Kootenay, and East Kootenay.

As August draws to an end, so does the season for the West Kootenay YCCBC team.

-by Wildsight on Monday June 19 2023 "If you attend a public event over the next few months, you may spot a table of keen young adults...

Youth Climate Corps doing the work in Kaslo. The following video, made by Zack Lamoureux, Annabelle Trobak and Mary Trobak, presents a...

This past summer, our West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps crew helped spread the word about Nelson’s plan and encouraged public...

Youth Climate Corps has been operating since 2020 and now has over 50 alumni who have completed the program with us. Youth Climate Corps...

Youth Climate Corps has been operating since 2020 and now has over 50 alumni who have completed the program with us. Youth Climate Corps...

In our Bannock in Bloom Agroforestry project, the West Kootenay crew worked on collecting fallen trees to be used as fence posts. They...

Mel's most significant highlight of the season was the flexibility to thrive in diverse programming throughout the season and respond to...

Our team in the West Kootenay just started the Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) project in Nelson! After a few days of...

For the people that don't know much about Youth Climate Corps (YCC), YCC provides young people with opportunities to make a difference in...

YCC 2022 crew! The amazing group of 12 young climate leaders are excited about this summer!