Wild Times Newsletter Summer 2014

June 1, 2014 by Wildsight

Photo: Pat Morrow

Give mountain caribou a fighting chance
June 27
Thousands of hectares of B.C.’s Inland Temperate Rainforest are currently slated for logging, including over 600 hectares in the Seymour River watershed considered to be core habitat for the Columbia North herd.
Indigenous leadership, salmon, and the benefits to us all
June 27
Last Friday marked National Indigenous People's Day, a part of Canada’s National Indigenous History Month.
Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps
June 20
It's little more than a ski lift and a couple of runs, but the Salmo Ski Hill is a treasured local gem.
Ecosystem services: Nature's gift to us
June 20
While nature is valuable for nature's sake alone, we can also appreciate the valuable services nature provides to humans that allow us to thrive…
Wildsight-Ecojustice legal petition will require answers from Ottawa on B.C. mine takeover
June 18
The petition will require the federal government to answer questions about how it's protecting Canadian taxpayers and the environment as part of its review of Glencore’s takeover of coal mines in B.C.’s Elk Valley.

Nature Walk: Ka papa Cedars Trail
Creston Valley
Saturday, July 6
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley.
Eco Park Weed Pull & BBQ
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Friday, July 12
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Golden's 15th Annual Community Weed Pull Event
Golden
Saturday, July 13
Summer is here, and it's time once again for our Annual Community Weed Pull Event! All members of the community and surrounding area are…
Kimberley Community Garden Work Bees
Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 5 - July 28
Whether you're big or small, young or old, new to gardening or a veteran, we'd love to have you join us in the Kimberley Community Garden!
Go Wild! 2024
Regional
August 5 - August 10
Six days, five nights. Endless exploration. In Go Wild!, students learn to be leaders while connecting with the wild landscapes that define our Kootenay communities.