From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter. Along the winding trails of Kimberley's Lois Creek, Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC) is hard at work. On this beautiful fall day, the East Kootenay YCC team has invited volunteers to come support…

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Wildsight Golden Contributes to a MycoBlitz in the Interior Old Growth Rainforest

November 12, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

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.

We’re hiring: Conservation Coordinator

November 4, 2024 by Wildsight

Job Title: Conservation Coordinator Where: Anywhere in the East Kootenay region, based from your home office FTE or Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours/week) Starting: January 6, 2025 Description: Wildsight is seeking a Conservation Coordinator to join our…

From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

November 4, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Silent Auction Wildsight Invermere Fundraiser

November 1, 2024 by Wildsight Invermere

As part of our Wild & Scenic Film Festival on November 16th in Invermere, we're hosting a Silent Auction with bidding from 5pm-8.15pm at the Columbia Valley Centre. All proceeds from the auction and the festival go…

Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Invermere… and online!

November 1, 2024 by Wildsight Invermere

“If you see a problem, you can do something about it. Cuz typically, we created it.” This is how the film Study Aboard starts out, and it sets the appropriate tone for the rest of the evening of the 11th…

Inspiring changemakers with FutureMakers

October 30, 2024 by Wildsight

Wildsight's own Dawn Deydey led a workshop on Tuesday, October 29 with the Outdoor Learning School & Store to officially launch our newest educational offering! FutureMakers is designed for grades 4–7 students, and empowers them to design a…

The grizzly fate of bears on Elk Valley rails

October 23, 2024 by Amelia Caddy

The death of a collared grizzly and a grain spillage earlier earlier this year highlighted the threat that Elk Valley railway lines pose to grizzly bears and other wild animals—and the need for immediate solutions.

FutureMakers inspires students to build sustainable future

October 11, 2024 by Wildsight

Wildsight's new environmental education program focused on sustainability and climate resilience is inspiring students to design the communities of tomorrow. By pairing examples of sustainable living with hands-on activities, FutureMakers shifts climate education away from eco-anxiety and…

A Harvest Celebration To Remember

October 9, 2024 by Andrea Chapman

If you’ve ever been curious about Field To Fork but haven’t yet experienced this enchanting evening, keep reading. This year marked our most successful event to date, featuring a sold-out crowd, and an array of uniquely crafted…

From the redwoods to the Columbia: The lessons of a lifetime

October 9, 2024 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

I was a lousy student for most of my schooling: I procrastinated on homework, failed courses and was generally unmotivated to learn. That all changed after a field trip to California’s redwoods during spring break of Grade 11.

Upcoming events

Wild Spaces Recreation Dialogues: Mountain Goats—Kimberley
Regional
Wednesday, November 13
Hear from local wildlife experts about their work researching recreation’s impacts on mountain goats across the seasons, and learn about collaborative efforts to protect mountain goat populations throughout the Kootenays.
Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting
Thursday, November 14
Join us on November 14th for Wildsight Revelstoke's Annual General Meeting - we will be reflecting on successes over the past year, as well as…
Bighorn Sheep Citizen Monitoring
Invermere
November 2 - November 15
We are holding a monthly Bighorn sheep monitoring event. No experience is needed to be a citizen science sheep monitor, just the ability to walk…
11th Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere and Online
Invermere
Saturday, November 16
A night of films, friends and a call to action! New this year: online access to the films so you can watch from anywhere. This is Wildsight Invermere's annual fundraiser. Don't forget our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild!
50/50 Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
October 22 - November 16
Help us make Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraising event a SUCCESS! Our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild has launched as part of our 11th Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Proceeds go directly towards Wildsight Invermere's work.

From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

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