Author: Wildsight Golden

Celebrate Barn Swallow Awareness Day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

June 28, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Residents and visitors are invited to join Wildsight Golden and the Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) for a Barn Swallow Awareness Day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Camp Counsellor

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $21/hr Terms: 30 hours/week | June 22 – August 21, 2026 (flexible start date, no later than June 26) Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Environmental Education Coordinator

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $25/hr Terms: Full-time (35 hours/week) | June 15 – August 26, 2026 Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8-week camp) About Wildsight…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Invasive Plant Program Coordinator

March 17, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden – Community Invasive Plant Program Term: 14-week contract position Dates: May 11 – August 14, 2026 Hours: 30 hours/week Wage: $24/hour Location: Golden, British Columbia Do you enjoy working outdoors, care about protecting local ecosystems, and like…

Something’s in the air in Golden and it’s not just snow

March 4, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

The heat map graphic below shows data from seven PurpleAir monitors around Golden this February. These monitors measure PM2.5—microscopic particles from vehicle exhaust, wood smoke, and industrial operations. Because they are so small, these particles can lodge deep…

Call for artists: The rare & the ancient – Defending the ITR through art

February 9, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden invites artists of all disciplines to take part in a collaborative, educational art display celebrating the Inland Temperate Rainforest (ITR) — one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth, and right here in our backyard.

From salmon to swallows: Wildsight Golden’s latest barrier mural

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is thrilled to share the success of our latest community art project! Over a late September weekend, a team of enthusiastic volunteers gathered near the Dogtooth Bridge to paint beautiful swallow-themed murals on concrete barriers—adding a…

Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

September 5, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last week, Wildsight Golden welcomed professors from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry for a collaborative visit focused on the unique forest management challenges facing the Golden region. The visit, organized by Wildsight Golden board chair Mathew…

DIY Air Filter Workshop empowers Golden residents to breathe easier during wildfire season

July 25, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last summer, smoke was a regular part of our lives here in Golden. With wildfire seasons becoming longer and more severe across British Columbia, communities like ours are feeling the impact of prolonged exposure to smoke-filled air.

Cool summers, clean winters: Now’s the time to switch to a heat pump

July 8, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

As summer temperatures rise and winter heating bills loom just months ahead, now is the ideal time for Golden residents to consider replacing their old wood stoves with modern, energy-efficient heat pumps.