B.C. logging practices ‘chipping’ away at caribou survival
Wilderness Committee and Wildsight have discovered legislative loopholes that enable extensive logging in critical southern mountain caribou habitat in B.C.
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The future of our wild places
Recently, I went overseas for the first time in a very long while. It was exciting to have so much newness around me. But before too long, I found myself thinking about home.
Bank Swallow Habitat Enhancements Completed in Golden Area
Populations of avian aerial insectivores (e.g., swallows, swifts, nightjars) have been declining for decades and conservation actions must be put into place to help halt and reverse this alarming trend. Bank Swallows have faced one of the fastest population…
Concern grows over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley
Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley.
Wildsight Elk Valley launches “Feed the Need” program: Supporting Fernie’s local food system
Wildsight Elk Valley introduces its new and improved Feed the Need campaign.
Full Circle Food in the Elk Valley: Building a Sustainable Community through Local Food Systems
Wildsight Elk Valley’s food projects highlight the impact of a connected, community-focused network that nurtures sustainable agriculture and food security in our region. This journey begins with seeds—specifically the Red Russian Kale seeds saved by Mary Cosman…
The power of pruning
Fruit trees are valuable assets, but to truly enjoy their bounty, proper care like pruning is essential. Beyond boosting productivity and making trees easier to pick, pruning has another critical role in our wildlife prevalent communities.
Insights from the West Bench Recreation Ecology Study
Earlier this year, Golden and area residents shared their perspectives on wildlife and landscape impacts through a research project led by PhD candidate Gemma Cobb. While the analysis is still ongoing, we are excited to share some preliminary results in…
Wildsight Golden Contributes to a MycoBlitz in the Interior Old Growth Rainforest
In an effort to contribute locally to a Fall MycoBlitz, Wildsight Golden supported a group of folks who took a trip into the Old Growth Rainforest located along the south side of the Kinbasket Reservoir on October 21st.