How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven
Historic turning point for Columbia River, but what's next?
Record Ridge mine to require EA after Wildsight challenge
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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
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
We’re living in a once-in-a-generation moment here in the Columbia River Basin. After 60 years, Canada and the U.S.Read more
With fall around the corner and fresh incentives from the B.C. government, forestry companies will be starting to plan their post-wildfire salvage operations — with potentially dire consequences for species and ecosystems.Read more
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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? Wildsight Invermere is…
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Nature & Climate - Golden Candidates Debate
Golden
Submitted by CPAWS: Unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples/Vancouver, BC – October 1, 2024 Voters in the Columbia River-Revelstoke constituency are invited to…
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Apple Capture: Pick & Press Events
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Cranbrook and Kimberley are home to many fruit trees — 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!
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Nature Walk: Thompson Rotary Trail
Creston Valley
Please join us for a fall nature walk on Saturday October 12th from 9-11am at the Thompson Rotary Trail in the Creston Community Forest…
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A Journey into the Inland Temperate Rainforest
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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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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