Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

When a couple approached New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s display at a market, she was surprised when it wasn’t her prints they were interested in: it was the Beech tree she’d line-drawn on her booth’s backdrop. “I had this big curtain behind me with a tree on it, one I had drawn as a student…

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Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Camp Counsellor

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $21/hr Terms: 30 hours/week | June 22 – August 21, 2026 (flexible start date, no later than June 26) Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Environmental Education Coordinator

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $25/hr Terms: Full-time (35 hours/week) | June 15 – August 26, 2026 Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8-week camp) About Wildsight…

Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

March 25, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight has asked Canada to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion in British Columbia’s Elk Valley.

We’re looking for volunteer photographers

March 24, 2026 by Wildsight

Photos are extremely powerful—inspiring people to care for and steward our wild places. Wildsight is seeking to connect with amateur, semi-pro or professional photographers who are passionate about conservation and willing to share their talents with us for…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Invasive Plant Program Coordinator

March 17, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden – Community Invasive Plant Program Term: 14-week contract position Dates: May 11 – August 14, 2026 Hours: 30 hours/week Wage: $24/hour Location: Golden, British Columbia Do you enjoy working outdoors, care about protecting local ecosystems, and like…

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

March 16, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

Goat River Water Monitoring 2022-2024

March 16, 2026 by Melissa Flint

From 2022 to 2024 Wildsight Creston Valley has been monitoring the health of the Goat River. The monitoring program gathered baseline water quality data and sampled benthic invertebrates. Benthic invertebrates are the bugs that live in the streambed.

Job Posting: Wildsight Revelstoke Outreach and Education Coordinator

March 11, 2026 by Reanne Harvey

Job Description: The Wildsight Revelstoke Outreach and Education Coordinator position is an 8-week role starting at the end of May 2026. The coordinator will work with the Branch Manager to organize and run Wildsight Revelstoke’s environmental education and…

Job Posting: Wildsight Revelstoke Monitoring Technician

March 11, 2026 by Reanne Harvey

Job Description: The Wildsight Revelstoke Monitoring Technician position is a 8-10 week role starting at the end of May 2026. The Technician will work with the Branch Manager and Turtle Conservation Revelstoke to run Wildsight Revelstoke’s riparian monitoring…

Connecting Kids to Nature: A Conversation with Educator Kim Urbaniak

March 9, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

Behind Wildsight Kimberley / Cranbrook's education initiatives are enthusiastic educators who believe deeply in the power of outdoor learning. We spoke with Kim Urbaniak about her work and programs.

Upcoming events

Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
March 18 - March 27
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
Wildflowers and their Wonderful Ways
Golden
Saturday, March 28
Join naturalist Bryan Kelly-McArthur to explore wildflowers and their wonderful ways of pollination and seed dispersal, their fantastic color variations, and their visitors and…
Wildsight Invermere AGM 2026
Invermere
Wednesday, April 1
Join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting on April 1st. It's a valuable opportunity to reflect on the work accomplished over the past year and preview the initiatives we're launching in 2026.
Wildflowers, Seeds, and Pollinators: A Talk with Caroline Collier
Creston Valley
Saturday, April 11
Wildsight Creston Valley Director and native plant enthusiast Caroline Collier will be giving a talk: “Collecting Seed from Wildflowers” at the Creston Valley Library on…
Spring Bird Walks April 12th Duck Lake
Creston Valley
Sunday, April 12
April Bird Walk! 9:30–12:30 pm on Sunday, April 12 2026 Duck Lake (need to walk in) On the lead up to the…

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

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