From the redwoods to the Columbia: The lessons of a lifetime
Historic turning point for Columbia River, but what's next?
How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven
Defending wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions.
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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…Read more
At a time when B.C.’s forestry sector is struggling to attract young people, 30 year-old Castlegar resident Taylor Sand is an anomaly.Read more
Wildsight’s challenge to West High Yield Resources Ltd’s Record Ridge mine proposal has resulted in the province determining that a full environmental assessment will be required before the mine continues.Read more
A path to protecting native pollinator species
September 10
Elk Root Conservation Society in the West Kootenay's Slocan Valley is creating a pollinator highway. Pollinator highways are tracts of land dedicated to supporting pollinators (bees, hummingbirds, bats and…Read more
What's up with the wasps?
September 2
Have you found yourself sheltering from wasps in the past few weeks? These insects can certainly disrupt our summer activities, however their bad reputation is not fully deserved.Read more
Alfred Joseph grew up in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, in the area of ?akisq’nuk, the area of the two lakes in what is now known as the…Read more
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Upcoming events
A Journey into the Inland Temperate Rainforest
Revelstoke, Regional
Join Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen for an evening about one of the world's rarest and most threatened ecosystems - right in your backyard.
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Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this October 25th.
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FutureMakers: Resources to inspire students for sustainability
Regional
Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future.
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Wild Spaces Recreation Dialogues: Wolverines - Creston
Creston Valley, Regional
What climbs mountain peaks all winter, eats frozen carcasses and prefers solitude? Join Wildsight on October 29 to hear about the elusive wolverine.
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Home Retrofit Fair
Invermere
With a fall chill in the air, many animals are busy preparing their winter homes. We too could benefit by making our homes more cozy…
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Wild Spaces Recreation Dialogues: Mountain Goats—Kimberley
Regional
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.
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