Creston Valley
Elk Valley
Golden
Invermere
Kimberley Cranbrook
Revelstoke
Upcoming events
EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale
Elk Valley
May 17 - May 18
May 17 - May 18
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on May 17th and 18th from 10am to… Read more
Claws, paws, & jaws: Resources for teaching about wildlife
Regional
Tuesday, May 20
Tuesday, May 20
Join Wildsight educators Dave Quinn & Jill Jennings for an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of carnivores and omnivores to life! We will ‘pounce’ into our… Read more
Community Yard Sale 2025
Elk Valley
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, May 24
Join us for Fernie's biggest yard sale of the year, on Saturday, May 24 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm! Read more
Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Thursday, May 29
Thursday, May 29
An information session for the Backyard Farmers Program and a chance to meet with other garden enthusiasts. Do you have land or garden space but don't have the time… Read more
Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, June 14
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 around the East side of… Read more
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River and camp… Read more
Branch news
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
Gloves on, bags in hand, and community spirit high, residents and businesses in Cranbrook and Kimberley rallied during Earth Week 2025.Read more
How many boats is too many for Lake Windermere?
April 16, 2025
When you imagine a perfect summer day on Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, you might picture sparkling water, sunshine, and boats cruising by. But beneath the surface — literally — these beloved…Read more
Wildsight Revelstoke is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator for an 8-10 week role starting in May 2025. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing and running Wildsight Revelstoke…Read more
Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a 7 km stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone.Read more