Author: Wildsight Golden

In the latest round of provincial Air Zone reporting, Golden has been placed in the "Red Zone" —the highest risk level under Canada’s Air Quality Management System (AQMS). The classification was confirmed following the release of the updated Air…

Reflection Lake—one of the Columbia Wetlands’ most accessible and biologically rich sites—is facing progressive ecological decline. The lake is becoming shallower, cattails are rapidly expanding, and organic sediment is accumulating. Without intervention, these changes increase the risk of…

Invasive plants pose a threat to our community’s biodiversity. While these plants may appear harmless—or even attractive—they can cause serious ecological and economic impacts. Species such as Orange Hawkweed, Diffuse Knapweed, and Creeping Bellflower are currently visible…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.