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Wildsight works to protect wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions.
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Williamson’s sapsuckers: The woodpecker BC is failing
September 26, 2023
Imagine flying nearly 4,000 kilometres from Mexico to sip the sap of BC’s old growth — only to arrive and find few ancient trees…Read more

A journey beyond recycling
September 26, 2023
One of our favourite education programs here at Wildsight is Beyond Recycling, a year-long learning journey that equips kids with the tools and knowledge…Read more

Students join community leaders on Columbia River
September 26, 2023
In early September, community leaders and young people came together in Burton on the banks of the West Kootenay’s Arrow Lakes Reservoir for a long weekend of intergenerational knowledge sharing and learning about the Columbia River and its management.Read more
The U.S. Government has pledged $200 million over 20 years to support a tribe-led reintroduction of salmon to the Upper Columbia River Basin. As Wildsight’s Director of Water and Climate, Graeme Lee Rowlands, writes, the U.S. announcement could be the start of an exciting new chapter for Canada.Read more

With gratitude and love, thanks to Baiba
September 25, 2023
Long-time Wildsight volunteer Baiba Morrow has stepped down as president of the Invermere Wildsight branch after 14 years of service to the organization. And…Read more

Saving seeds in the subalpine
September 19, 2023
Pinus albicaulis, more commonly known as whitebark pine, is a five-needled conifer that makes its home in high elevation forests across its native range…Read more
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Teach the Columbia field course
Regional
Educators, it’s your turn to learn! With a master canoe instructor as your guide, you’ll paddle and… View event
Apple Capture: Pick & Press Events
Kimberley & Cranbrook Branch
Cranbrook and Kimberley are home to many fruit trees and the harvest season is around the corner. Help us ensure that local fruit is diverted from going to the landfill or becoming wildlife attractants by volunteering at one of our Pick and Press events! View event
10th Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere Branch
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Wildsight Invermere’s annual fund raiser and truly, the most awesome Columbia Valley grassroots gathering of the year! It’s one BIG night of shared food, drink, story telling, films and friends (that’s YOU!). Tickets go on sale Friday, October 13th. View event