BC Timber Sales promises to protect caribou habitat in Revelstoke-Shuswap region
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Artist highlights mine impacts on Elk Valley wildlife in new commission
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Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.Read more
Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.Read more
Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact…Read more
Since 2022, Shuswap Wildlife Monitors have been out on highways to alert drivers when bighorn sheep are on the road, ultimately reducing the number of hits.Read more
In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night adventure that immerses you in…Read more
Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.Read more
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Upcoming events
Floral Explorations Nature Walk
Creston Valley
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley with our guided nature walks that are fun and educational for all ages! On Sunday June 8…
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Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks…
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Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest!
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All about the Tiny House (webinar)
Invermere
Since 1950, the average size of a new single-family home in Canada has more than doubled from around 950 square feet to over 2…
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Sinclair Creek Weed Pull
Invermere
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we’ll head out on Sinclair Creek trail in Radium…
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Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
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