Author: Wildsight Golden

Insights from the West Bench Recreation Ecology Study

November 13, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Earlier this year, Golden and area residents shared their perspectives on wildlife and landscape impacts through a research project led by PhD candidate Gemma Cobb. While the analysis is still ongoing, we are excited to share some preliminary results in…

Wildsight Golden Contributes to a MycoBlitz in the Interior Old Growth Rainforest

November 12, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

In an effort to contribute locally to a Fall MycoBlitz, Wildsight Golden supported a group of folks who took a trip into the Old Growth Rainforest located along the south side of the Kinbasket Reservoir on October 21st.

Nature & Climate – Golden Candidates Debate

October 3, 2024 by Wildsight 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 a town hall debate that will include a focus on nature and climate on the…

Community Invasive Plant Program Report for 2024

August 22, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden recently wrapped up the 2024 Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP), which aimed to decrease invasive plant infestations while increasing public awareness about the environmental, social, and economic impacts invasive plants can have on Golden.

EV Car share comes to Wildsight Golden

July 25, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Golden has had an EV car share for a few years now. The program, hosted by Golden Community Resources, received investments from Columbia Basin Trust and a number of community partners. It was always the intention for Wildsight Golden to…

15th annual community weed program starts

May 27, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

As our summer season begins, so does Golden's 15th annual Community Invasive Plant Program. This seasonal program was initiated through Wildsight Golden in partnership with the Town of Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS).

Golden kids getting ready to Get Wild!

May 2, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden has been hosting the GET WILD! summer environmental education camp for the children and youth of Golden and area for 10 years now. Participants learn about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

Camp Counsellor needed for Get Wild Camp – is it you?

April 16, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Job Posting: Get Wild Camp Counsellor - NO longer accepting applications Get Wild Summer Day Camp Position Description: The GET WILD! Summer day camp provides and environment and outdoor education program for children from ages 6-10.

Get ready to Get Wild – Coordinator needed

April 16, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Job Posting: Summer Environmental Education Coordinator No longer accepting applicaitons Get Wild Summer Day Camp Position Description: Wildsight Golden is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to act as a coordinator for the GET WILD! Summer Camp.

Callout for Volunteers 2024 Season

April 15, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

It’s that time of year again. Spring has sprung and the birds are on the move. Tree Swallows have already arrived in the Columbia Valley! This is the fourth year of the five-year Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement…