Free community event: Don Gayton 'Trees, Grass and Fire: An Ecologist’s Perspective' & Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓ uku TREX Film Screening Oct 16 2025

Hi everyone,

This is from Jasmin, CMI's Program Assistant. She may not have had the pleasure of meeting most of you now but if not she hopes to connect soon! 

Coming up is the 'What’s the Future of Grasslands and Rangelands in the East Kootenay?' event in Kimberley, including our free community keynote event on Oct 16, 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Don Gayton and a screening of the Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓ uku TREX film on prescribed fire training exchange.

Join us for a talk with ecologist and writer Don Gayton who will present 'Trees, Grass and Fire: An Ecologist’s Perspective'. Don was the one of the original founders of the Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration program; he was the scientific heart of the program.

This event will also feature a screening of the Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓ uku TREX film presented by ʔaq̓ am and the BC Wildfire Service, followed by a discussion with ʔa·kinq̓ uku Fire Manager Ashley O’Neil and others.All are welcome to attend this free and open-to-the-public event in the Main Ballroom, Kimberley Conference Centre, BC on Oct 16, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.